Surkanda Devi Temple: Center of Faith

   If the Surkanda Devi Temple is called the best center of faith and trust on earth, there may be no obscurity. It is believed that this temple of Sukanda Devi is the place of Lord Shiva and Sati. 

    Located in Ulyssal village of district Tehri Garhwal of Uttarakhand, this temple is actually a religious place of the Himalaya lap. The Ulisal village is located near Dhanulti. This temple of Sukanda Devi is one in 51 Shaktipeeth. Here is the divine-magnificent statue of Lord Buddha Kali.

    It is believed that fulfillment of desires is done only by the visit of Mother Kali or Surkanda Devi. To travel to the temple, it is necessary to travel around 3 kilometers of foot. Surkanda Devi Temple is situated at an altitude of about 3030 meters above sea level. Legend has it that a part of Sati's body was dropped here.

   Hence this place has the recognition of Shaktipeeth. The story is that the troubled Sati, who was disgraced by husband's humiliation, jumped in sacrifice and sacrificed his life. When Shiva realized that Sati gave up his life, Shiva's resentment was raging. Shiva took the body of Sati and started burning the body.  

   This has led to the situation of catastrophe. Seeing this situation of the catastrophe Lord Vishnu had made 51 parts of the body of Sati. Shiva was going to Kailash Mountain with the dead body of Sati, then the head of Sati's dead body fell here. Since Sati's head was dropped here So this place is known as Surakanda.

   In fact, Surkanda Devi temple is dedicated to the goddess Bhagwati Durga. Surakanda Devi Temple is covered with dense forest area. Himalaya's beautiful and rainbow scenes in the north are seen here. On the south side, Dehradun and Rishikesh have a rainbow shade in the rainbow. Due to being at the top altitude from the sea level, 

  Surakanda Devi temple is covered with fog and mist sheets. So the weather is always pleasant. Experts believe it is difficult to estimate the antiquity of the temple.

  Yet the temple is thousands of years old. The temple has been rebuilt many times. The legend also is that the demons had defeated the gods and captured the heavens. 

  Therefore, the gods prayed after worshiping Durga Swarup Surakanda Devi. Sukanda Devi was pleased and fulfilled the desires of Gods. Deities defeated monsters and acquired their possession over heaven.  

   After that, the faith and belief of the masses towards the Surkanda Devi Temple made the common pilgrimage.  

   The architecture of the temple is very attractive and attractive. The image of locality is seen in the architecture of the temple. Mountain craft is captivating.

  Surkanda Devi Temple is also a popular tourist destination, with the center of faith, faith and trust. The picturesque and soft atmosphere of the all-round attracts tourists. 

    Dense forest area is populated by wildlife. Due to being at the top height, the blooming of the clouds creates adventures. When the light of the clouds will pass away, it is difficult to say something. Clouds always keep proximity here. With the philosophy of Bhagwati Surkanda Devi, the touch of nature makes a pleasant feeling.

   All necessary resources are available for the visit of Surkanda Devi temple. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Dehradun. Jolly Grant Airport Distance from Dehradun to Surakanda Devi Temple is about 95 kilometers.

  The nearest railway station is Dehradun and Rishikesh. The distance of the temple from Chamba is about 22 kilometers. Distance from Mussoorie to Surkanda Devi temple is about 38 kilometers. Visitors and tourists can also visit the temple of Surkanda Devi by road.
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