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Thai crown princess denied entry into famous Hindu temple

Thai crown princess denied entry into famous Hindu temple in eastern India

BHUBANESHWAR, India — Thailand’s Crown Princess Sirindhorn was denied entry to a famous Hindu temple in eastern India because she is a foreigner and is a Buddhist, an official said Monday…….

….Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi — a born Hindu — was denied entry into the Jagannath Temple even when she was in power because she married a Parsi, who follow the ancient Zorastrian faith.

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