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Temples In
Dehradun
you can find
the most famous temples in Dehradun which are worth visiting during
your trip to the city. These temples in Dehradun are located amongst
the most exotic and mind refreshing cool places that really gives a
peace of mind in this fast paced metro lives. Some of the mandirs in
Dehradun are among the ancient historical times that have seen
generations!
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple Dehradun
The
Tapkeshwar temple is situated in the Garhi Cant area around 6.5 kms
from the Dehradun city. The water or moisture collects from the hills
and trees and flows down as droplets onto the shivling, hence the
name (Tapkeshwar). People in large numbers participate in the
fair organized on the occasion of Shivratri and pay their obeisance
to the deity.
Sai baba Mandir
Rajpur Road Dehradun
jai sai nath
Saibaba
Mandir Situated 8 Kms along the Clock Tower on Rajpur Road, is
the Sai Darbar Temple. This place holds a high cultural and spiritual
value and is visited by tourists from across the country and
foreigners as well.
Sarkunda Mata Mandir
Dehradun
sarkunda
mata mandir surrounded by dense forests. Sarkunda Mata Mandir is
35 kms from Mussoorie. Its an important pilgrimage centre, the temple
is situated at on top of a hill attitude at 3,048 metres (10,000 ft)
above sea level visitors cango upto kaddu khal by Bus or car. Where
from the temple is about 2 kms on foot. The temple precincts offer
extensive views of the snow ranges.
The temple it is the mythological site valure the head of Shiva's con¬sort fell when it was cut of to stop his tantric, cosmic dance which was rocking the universe.
The temple it is the mythological site valure the head of Shiva's con¬sort fell when it was cut of to stop his tantric, cosmic dance which was rocking the universe.
Santala Devi Temple
Dehradun
The famous
Santala Devi Temple is situated around 15 kms from the Dehradun city.
The temple is a place of great devotion and worhip for people
visiting the place from all over. After reaching Jaitunwala, its 2
kms drive to Punjabiwala and further 2 kms trekking to the temple
place. It is believed that Santla Devi, alongwith her brother, on
finding they would not be able to face the Mughal Army, gave their
weapons and start to pray when a light flickered and they both
transformed into stone images.
Budha Temple Dehradun
One of the famous Buddhist temples in Dehradun is the Buddha temple or Mindrolling Monastery at Clement town area just few kilometres from the ISBT Dehradun. The history of Buddha temple in Dehradun started in late 1965 when it was built up as a replica of the original temple monastery in Tibet. It was built as one of the four Tibetan religion schools and was named "Nyingma". The other three schools are called Sakya, Kagyu and Geluk and also have great importance in the Tibetan religion. It is believed that the temple had been designed and painted by around 50 artists who took three years to create such estonishing structure of golden paint.