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Only one Hindu temple outside India is dedicated to the goddess of marriage. Why’s it in Pearland?

Max Chow-Gillette, KERA

Posted on January 10, 2023 · This episode of the KERA video series "The Shape of Texas" explores the architecture of Sri Meenakshi Hindu Temple in Pearland, TX, the only temple outside of India dedicated to Meenakshi, the goddess of marriage.

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