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