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New and Ancient Indian Temples Geographic List
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A curated list detailing famous temples across India, encompassing both ancient and modern places of worship. The primary focus of this data product is the geographical location of these sites, augmented by precise distance calculations from India's four largest metropolitan areas: Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata. This structure makes the dataset ideal for geographical research and initial data analytics projects focusing on pilgrimage routes and urban proximity.
Columns
- templeName: The official name of the specific temple.
- description: A detailed explanation or background information concerning the temple, often including historical context or dedication details.
- location: The city or region where the temple is situated, noting some variability in geographic scope.
- coordinates: The latitude and longitude geographical co-ordinates for the temple location.
- DistanceFromMumbai(Km): The calculated distance in kilometres from the temple location to Mumbai.
- DistanceFromNewDelhi(Km): The calculated distance in kilometres from the temple location to New Delhi.
- DistanceFromChennai(Km): The calculated distance in kilometres from the temple location to Chennai.
- DistanceFromKolkata(Km): The calculated distance in kilometres from the temple location to Kolkata.
Distribution
The data is provided in a CSV file format, named
NewAncientTemples.csv. It contains 8 columns and 53 total records. The total file size is approximately 34 kB. The expected update frequency for this dataset is never.Usage
This data product is suited for Geospatial Analysis, allowing users to map the distribution of religious sites across the country. It is also excellent for foundational Data Analytics projects, allowing beginners to explore distance metrics and location-based data. Researchers can utilise the data to study the physical distribution of religion and belief systems relative to India's major population centres.
Coverage
The geographic scope covers various locations within India, providing a list of famous temples, both new and ancient. The distance calculations specifically reference the proximity of the temples to the four metro cities chosen based on population size: Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
Intended users include data analysts seeking location-based datasets, researchers studying religion and geography in India, and beginners in data science looking for clear, structured data for initial practice in Geospatial Analysis.
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