Surkanda Devi Temple, Tehri Garhwal, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand

Surkanda Devi Temple is one of the main Hindu temple, which is situated on the Surkut mountain of Jaunupar in Uttarakhand's Keithri Garhwal district and this temple is situated between Dhanaulti and Kanatal. Surkanda Mata Temple is reached on the Chamba-Mussoorie road by climbing one and a half km from Kaddukhal town. Surkanda Devi Temple is built at an altitude of about three thousand meters from the sea level. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga, one of the nine goddess forms. Surkanda Devi Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The statue of Goddess Kali is installed in Surkanda Devi temple. The temple of Surkanda Devi is also mentioned in Kedarkhand and Skandpuran. Surkanda Devi Temple is right on the top of the mountain. Surkanda Devi Temple is surrounded by dense forests and from this place a beautiful view of the Himalayas is seen in the north. In front of the temple complex, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamanotri, ie the hills of the four dhams are seen. This is a sight that is rare. In addition to the temple dedicated to Goddess Surkanda Devi, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Hanuman has also been established in this temple complex. The root of Chamba block is believed to be the maternal uncle of Surkanda Devi. People here worship the Goddess on various occasions. All the arrangements of the temple do the same. Of all the siddhithos, the Mahatmya of Goddess Surkanda is the most different. Goddess Surakanda is going to defeat all sufferings and sorrows. Visiting Goddess on the occasion of Navratri and Ganga Dussehra fulfills desire. This is the reason why a huge fair is organized in the Surkanda temple every year on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra.

A special feature of the Surkanda Devi temple is said to be the medicinal properties of the leaves of Ransali (botanical name Texas Bakata), which are offered as offerings to the devotees. According to religious belief, these leaves bring prosperity to the house. It has the status of Devvriksha in the region. That is why the wood of this tree is not used for building or other commercial use. यJay Mata's mother Surkanda is placed on her daughter-in-law Chhatra-Chhaya Sabhu.