Gulmarg: The famous Shiv Temple located at the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir was gutted in a devastating fire incident early Wednesday morning.

Official sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that fire broke out at about 03:45 am in the famous Shiv Temple commonly known as Maharani Temple at Gulmarg.

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Despite timely action by fire service station Gulmarg and local police, the iconic temple, built mostly of wood, was completely damaged.

Officials added that the cause of the fire is being ascertained.

Police have registered a case to ascertain the facts.