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Hindu Temple In India Housed Valuable Treasures

from National Public Radio
July 5, 2011

A legal dispute over an aging temple in southern India led to a surprising find last week. A team of judges unlocked the inner sanctum of the Hindu temple to audit its assets. They expected to find some wealth. But the cache is estimated to be worth $20 billion.

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  • Morning Edition, July 5, 2011
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