Gaju fitted at a Chiva at MaruDhwakha

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A Chiva at MaruDhwakha was without Gaju. Gaju was fitted by Chiva Chaitya Organization.









Total Gaju restored till now since counting including this (to reach 100): 12(Shreegha)+18=30

Gaju installation includes: 12(Shreegha), BhindyoTwa-1, LakhaTirtha-2,Chaga-1, Jhochhen-1, Chikamuga_1-1, Makhan-1, Chikamuga_2-1, KangaAjima-6, ChivaKhyo-2, LukuPOhalcha-1, MaruDhwakha-1(this)

Completed date: 202406





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