Restoration of Chiva near Ason

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 A Chiva near Ason, requiring restoration and with many missing parts including Gaju, four Buddhas was restored.

CCO (Chiva Chaitya Organization) team completed the restoration, and we want to thank the community members for supporting and facilitating during the restoration works.









Completed date: 20250423

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