Today we are going to tell you about a temple in Devbhoomi, about which it is believed that by visiting here just once, one gets freedom from the sins of seven births. We are talking about Surkanda Devi Temple. Surkanda Devi Temple is dedicated to Maa Durga who is one of the nine goddess forms. This famous Siddhapeeth Maa Surkanda temple is situated on the Surkut mountain of Jaunupar Patti in Tehri district of Uttarakhand. The temple of Surkanda Devi is situated just 8 km away from Dhanaulti, the famous tourist place of Tehri Garhwal. Let us tell you how you should dress in this temple?
All four Dhams are visible:
You stand in the court of Surkanda Maa, from here many beautiful mountain ranges including Badrinath, Kedarnath, Tungnath, Chaukhamba, Gaurishankar, Neelkanth are visible. Actually, this place is at an altitude of approximately 3 thousand meters above the sea, due to which the hills of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamnotri are visible from here. It is believed that on the occasion of Navratri and Ganga Dussehra, one’s wishes are fulfilled by visiting the goddess in this temple. The doors of Maa Surkanda Devi remain open throughout the year.
What season to go?
You can visit the court of Surkanda Maa for 12 months of the year. This temple is covered with fog for most of the year. Despite this, a large number of devotees reach here on the occasion of New Year. However, the weather from May to August is very good, so you can go during this season. Along with this, there is facility of Dharamshala for the travelers to stay.
How to reach?
Air Route: The nearest airport from here is Jollygrat. Bus or taxi will be available from here.
railroad track: The nearest railway stations from here are Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun. From here you can reach the temple by bus or taxi.
Road route: There are vehicle facilities from everywhere to reach Maa Surkanda Temple. From Dehradun via Mussoorie one has to travel a distance of 73 km to reach Kaddukhal. From here one has to walk two kilometers to reach the temple. One can also reach here by covering a distance of 82 km from Rishikesh via Chamba.
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