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Johannesburg's BAPS Temple Makes History — and PM Modi Celebrates with the Diaspora
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Johannesburg's BAPS Temple Makes History — and PM Modi Celebrates with the Diaspora

Johannesburg unveiled South Africa's tallest bronze statue at its BAPS temple and hosted PM Modi's celebrated visit with the Indian diaspora

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