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  "path": "/2026/05/16/submerged-temple-emerges-in-tamil-nadu-as-dam-water-levels-drop/",
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    "Tamil Nadu",
    "Ancient Trade Route",
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  "textContent": "An ancient Sri Madhava Perumal Temple, submerged for decades within the Bhavanisagar Dam in Tamil Nadu, has reappeared due to a significant drop in water levels. The temple's re-emergence has highlighted its historical significance, with inscriptions suggesting a 1,000-year-old trade route.",
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