Surkanda Devi

Surkanda Devi is a Hindu temple situated close to the city of Dhanaulti and is at an altitude greater than 10000 ft. It is surrounded by dense forests and affords a scenic view of the surrounding cities (Dehradun, Rishikesh, etc.) The gange dussera festival is celebrated every year between May and June and attracts a lot of people.

It is located on a hill and one has to climb a steep 1.5 Km on foot after driving maybe to the foot of the hill.

Legend has it that the head of the charred body of Goddess Sati fell here when Lord Shiva was taking her remains along with him after she give her life in the yajna started by her father.

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