Santala Devi Temple

Right above the Nun Nadi in Dehradun, Santala Devi Temple is a center of faith for the devotees. Located in between dense green forest at a distance of 15 km from Dehradun city in Santur Garh, Santaula Devi and her brother are the dieties of the temple.

A religiously significant temple in Dehradun, Santala Devi temple is also called by other names, like Santaura Devi temple, Santaula Devi temple. This temple is one of most visited place in Dehradun. At the temple, Sanatala Devi is praised along with her brother. It is believed that on realization that they would not be able to fight with Mughal Army, Santala Devi and her brother decided to abandoned their weapons and pray to God. As they were praying, a sudden light flickered and they turn into stones idols.

After the incident a shrine was built in the fort itself. It was the day of Saturday (Shaniwaar) when they turns into stones images. Hundreds of devotees visit Santala Devi Temple to take the blessings of the Goddess Santala Devi and her brother. On every Saturday, number of devotees visiting increases manifolds as it is regarded as the day of Goddess Santala.

Getting There

Santala Devi Temple is located at about 15 Kms from Dehradun city. One can reach at the the temple by utilizing the bus facilities till Jaitunwala and further 2 Kms drive to Punjabiwala by a jeep or taxi. After a trek of 2 kms, one can reach to the Santala Devi temple and nearby rail is at Dehradun railway station (11 kms) and airport at  Jolly Grant Airport (31 kms).

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