Surkanda Devi - Uttaranchal Worship Places (Temples)

Surkanda Devi

Famous For	Various indiginious herbs, flowers and many beautiful birds of western himalayas are found in this place and neighbour.
Importance	Their is a legend it that the head of Sati, wife of Shiva, fell at this spot where the temple of Surkhanda Devi stands when he was carrying it to Kailash after Sati had gave her life in yajna fires.where the temple of Surkhanda Devi stands.
Dedicated To	Godess Sati
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Festival	Local fair on Ganga Dasahra
Address	Kaddukhal
City	Tehri
State	Uttaranchal
Location	Western part of tahsil Tehri
Altitude	3030m
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Religion	Hindu
Best Time	June
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Accesibility	It is about 8 km. from Dhanolti on the motor road running from Mussoorie to Chamba and is connected with Narendra Nagar which is about 61 km. and with Tehri which is about 41 km. by motor roads. To reach the temple one has to leave the Mussoorie-Chamba road at Kadu Khal and climb a steep ascent of about 1.5 km. on foot
Near By Cities	Dehra Dun, Rishikesh, Chandrabadni, Pratapnagar and Chakrata,masoorie.
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Other Places	Masoorie,Dhanolti,Chamba