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HC notice to govt on mining threat to Baijnath temple [1]

Initiating action to save the centuries-old Baijnath Temple from sinking due to illegal mining in its vicinity, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has sought a detailed report from the state government.

The ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Kangra district is built in the Nagara style of architecture and is dated to 1204 AD.

Publication Date: 
08/01/2011
Indian Express (Chandigarh) [2]
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High Court [3], Mining [4], Monuments [5], Society And History [6], Himachal Pradesh [7], Kangra [8], Archaeological Survey Of India (ASI) [9]
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