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Martand Sun Temple
J&K govt to restore Martand Sun temple, destroyed by Muslim-ruler Sikandar Butshikan to Islamise Kashmir, a statue of King Lalitaditya to be installed
The temple was built in the eight century AD by the Hindu Kshatriya ruler Lalitaditya in Jammu and Kashmir.
Firecrackers set off inside Martand Sun Temple in Kashmir on Eid
Martand Sun Temple is an ASI protected monument which was built in the 8th century.
Jammu and Kashmir: ASI objects to Hindu Pooja at Martand Sun Temple, had previously allowed Bollywood film shooting at the temple
"We have raised our concerns with the district administration over the pooja at Martand Sun Temple. It is a violation of our rules", the ASI said.
