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Arattupuzha Temple

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Aarattupuzha shree dharma sastha temple
Aarattupuzha shree dharma sastha temple

The Arattupuzha Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Arattupuzha in Thrissur district of Kerala in India, administered by Cochin Devaswom Board.

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680562
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