The Surkanda Temple, located about 8 kilometres from Dhanaulti and a 2-kilometre journey from the town of Kaddu Khal, is a trekker’s delight. While the hike is difficult, the view and tranquilly are well worth it.
This temple is one of India’s most prominent ‘Shaktipeeth,’ based on the popular storey of Sati plunging into the sacrificial fire to protest her father Daksha’s refusal to invite Lord Shiva to a ceremony. {{keyword}}
According to the literal meaning, a Shaktipeeth is a holy location where the feminine goddess resides for her devotees
When Shiva was passing over this place on his way back to Kailash carrying Sati's body, her head fell at the spot where the modern temple of Sarkunda Devi or Surkhanda Devi stands and due to which the temple's got its name as sirkhanda which in the passage of time is now called sarkunda. {{keyword}}
The temple is famous for its architectural beauty and its location – perched at an altitude 2,700 meters that offers a 360 degree view of the surrounding region along with the snowy Himalayan peaks.
Surkanda Devi is an ancient temple of Hindus. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga, which is one of the nine Goddess forms. Surkanda Devi Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeth. The statue of Goddess Kali is installed in the Surkanda Devi temple. {{keyword}}
Yes, the driving distance between Dehradun to Surkanda Devi is 58 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Dehradun to Surkanda Devi.
