Bhagsu
Bhagsu/Bhaksu (also known as Bhagsunag or Bhagsunath) is a village near McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala, in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The village is the site of Bhagsunag waterfall and the ancient Bhagsunag Temple.
Bhagsu | |
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Village | |
| Country | India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Kangra |
| Mandal | Dharamshala |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
In early 18th century, the Gorkhas came here with British to settle and they formed the 1st Gorkha Rifles in 1815 (The Malaun Regiment). Bhagsu is also the home of 1st Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment). Bhagsu is named after the Bhagsunag temple currently in McLeodGanj station.
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