Tech conversion: India’s richest shrine goes green – 31 January 2012, BBC News

January 31, 2012 by Climate portal editor Leave a Comment

Surrounded by seven hills, high above lush green forests is the temple town of Tirumala. The crown jewel is the dazzling gold-plated temple of Lord Venkateshwara. Located in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, this is not just one of Hinduism’s holiest shrines, but also one of the richest.

Tech conversion: India’s richest shrine goes green

Between contemplation and climate

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The ‘Hindu’, ignorant about weather and climate, but runs down IMD

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