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185. The God Kings of Angkor Wat

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Mount Mahindra: The Spiritual Pinnacle of Hinduism

Mount Mahindra serves as a significant spiritual symbol in Hinduism, representing the mountaintop of the gods akin to Mount Olympus in Greek mythology. Its connection to revered texts like the Ramayana and the Bhagavad Gita underscores its importance within the faith. The renaming of the highest peak to Mount Mahindra by the Brahmins indicates a continuity of cultural and spiritual identity, revealing how sacred geography is used to preserve religious significance.

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