The gigantic Raghunath temple has seven lofty `shikharas`, where every shrine has its own shikhar. On the very entrance to the temple, a portrait of Maharana Ranbir Singh and an image of Lord Hanuman exaggerate the site. The centrals shrine is dedicated to Lord Ram / Raghunath, who is the commanding deity. Raghunath Temple was constructed by the first Dogra ruler Maharaja Gulab Singh in the year 1835. the presiding deity is Rama – also known as Raghunath, an Avatar of Vishnu.

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