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UPDATE: Indian High Court Rules that Hindu Temple Houses an Ancient Buddha Statue
UPDATE: Adds quote from Buddhist community leader in Tamil Nadu. In an unusual ruling that could set a potential legal precedent for the original nature
UPDATE: Adds quote from Buddhist community leader in Tamil Nadu. In an unusual ruling that could set a potential legal precedent for the original nature