Kullu’s ancient Shangchul Mahadev temple burns to the ground
In yet another fire incident, the ancient historic Shangchul Mahadev temple and three houses were engulfed in a blaze on April 6th in Patahar village,
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In yet another fire incident, the ancient historic Shangchul Mahadev temple and three houses were engulfed in a blaze on April 6th in Patahar village,
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