Journalist and writer Suman Mishra from Delhi has created a unique library village in Maniguh village, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, where he moved with his wife and established a community centered around books. The village now has more than 20,000 books and eight small book temples, making it a special place where people can read books on different subjects and in various languages. Even trekking routes in the area have these book temples where visitors can take a break and read. Overall, books have become the new identity of the village, turning it into a cultural and literary destination.
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