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Friday, August 2, 2013

Manikarnika Temple in Uttarakhand Swept Away by Bhagirathi River

The famous Manikarnika Temple on the banks of Bhagirathi was swept away by the swirling waters of the river in the wee hours on Friday Aug 2,2013even as fresh attempts were launched to trace Almora SDM Ajay Arora, who slipped off a makeshift bridge and fell into the Mandakini river.

Manikarnika Temple, a favourite destination for devotees during the month of 'Shravan' was swept away by the waters of Bhagirathi as incessant rains lashed Uttarkashi on Aug 1,2013 Thursday night

The temple was built after the 1991 earthquake in Uttarkashi which had killed a large number of people.
 

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