Why devotees come here
Surkanda Devi Temple is a Hindu shrine near Dhanaulti in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India. It stands at about 2,756 metres, and the temple offers panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges. It is one of the Shakta pithas, where Sati's head is believed to have fallen.
Surkanda Devi is one of the Shakta pithas, the sites associated with the mythological event where the head of Devi Sati is believed to have fallen. The temple marks that spot. Legend says Daksha insulted Shiva during a grand Vedic sacrifice, and Sati sacrificed herself in the yajna fire. Grieving, Shiva carried her body. Legend says Vishnu then dismembered Sati's corpse with his Sudarshana Chakra to pacify Shiva and restore cosmic balance. The legend is told as belief, not as recorded history.
The name has changed over time, evolving from "sirkhanda" to the revered "Surkanda". The shrine is an ancient one, dedicated to Surkanda Devi, who is revered at this site. Pilgrims come from far and wide to seek blessings here. Throughout the year the temple hosts religious festivals and cultural events. Devotees sing, dance and offer prayers in honour of Surkanda.
The temple stands at about 2,756 metres, or 9,042 feet, near Dhanaulti in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India. From the temple you get panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges.
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