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The Himalayas as a battleground of belief
Cultural tensions in the Himalayas due to religious beliefs
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 3 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Rung community in Uttarakhand recently opposed a group’s plan to install a Shivling near the sacred Om Parvat, generating significant cultural and religious tension.
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Cultural Implications of Religious Sites
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