Shrines on both sides of the head (7)

I believe the answer is:

temples

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'shrines' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for temples that I've seen before include "Buildings for the workshop of gods" , "Houses of worship" , "Places of worship" , "Buildings for the workship of gods" , "shrines?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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