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HC steps in to protect ancient Maa Mrikula Devi Temple in Lahaul and Spiti

Shimla, April 26 (UNI) To preserve the religious cultural heritage, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has directed the restoration of the historic Maa Mrikula Devi Temple in Udaipur, Lahaul and Spiti.
Passing order in a public interest litigation, Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Satyen Vaidya said that State Government had sanctioned an amount of Rs 22,42,000 for the temple’s renovation, a sacred structure steeped in history and spiritual importance.
However, due to control of ASI, the central government couldn't spend the amount.
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