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Postcards from Agra and Vrindavan

Posted in Travel and Lifestyle by sahiljshah21

The Taj, in all its might and glory.

The Taj, in all its might and glory.

This picture was taken at Vrindavan. The narrow lanes of this holy town were once witness to Krishna's courtship of his beloved, Radha.

This picture was taken at Vrindavan. The narrow lanes of this holy town were once witness to Krishna’s courtship of his beloved, Radha.

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