Gulmarg Shiv Temple Fire: Iconic Temple in Jammu and Kashmir, Which Featured in Bollywood Films, Gutted in Massive Blaze (See Pics and Videos)

Srinagar, June 5: An iconic Shiv temple in J&K's Gulmarg ski resort, which was featured in several Bollywood films, was gutted in a pre-dawn fire on Wednesday, officials said.

Officials said that the Shiv temple, also known as Rani temple, was atop a hillock in Gulmarg. "Police and locals immediately went to douse the flames which occurred before dawn today, but despite their best efforts, the temple could not be saved," an official said, adding that the cause of the fire is being ascertained. Jammu and Kashmir Fire: Shiv Temple Gutted in Blaze in Gulmarg (Watch Video).

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The historic Shiv Temple in Gulmarg has been severely damaged in a tragic fire.

Some Trivia: The historic temple had gained international fame after the iconic Bollywood song "Jai Jai Shiv Shankar" featuring Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz was filmed there. pic.twitter.com/gEx43vTYPI

— Sneha Mordani (@snehamordani) June 5, 2024

Shiv Temple Gutted in Fire

Jammu and Kashmir: A fire broke out in an ancient Shiv temple in Gulmarg. pic.twitter.com/4YopXuM34V

— IANS (@ians_india) June 5, 2024

This temple was a feature of the ski resort and several Bollywood movies, including the superhit "Roti" featuring Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz, were shot there. It was also seen in many other Bollywood movies like "Andaz", 'Kashmir Ki Kali', etc.

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