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Raghunath Temple, with seven shrines each with its own Sikhara , is one of the largest temple complex of North India , and is located in the India n State of Jammu And Kashmir . The temple was built during the period 1835 - 1860 by Maharaja Gulab Singh and his son Maharaja Ranbir Singh . The temple has many gods, but the presiding deity is Rama , an Avatar of Vishnu .

While the Hindu s were performing Puja in the temple complex on 24th November 2002 , Fidayeen attack by terrorists took place, which resulted into at least 10 deaths, and injuries to several devotees.