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Dehradun, located in Uttarakhand, is one of the most popular cities in India and is also known as the winter capital. This city is located in the Doon Valley, which is situated on the foothills of the Himalayas between the Song River, Ganga River, Ason River and Yamuna River. With the mesmerising Himalayas on one side, there are also many temples to visit in this city that are very interesting to learn about the history and the culture. Most of these Dehradun temples are located amidst the beautiful green forest, which is the perfect way to escape the bustling lanes of the city.
Top 10 Dehradun Temples To Explore
Here are a few temples to visit in and around Dehradun to explore for an amazing time.
1.Shiv Mandir
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Shiv Mandir, located in Dehradun that walks up to the Hills of Mussoorie, is a red-painted temple with a little Trishul on the top of various triangular domes. The origin of this temple is not known, but many locals narrate various legends surrounding the history of this temple. A panoramic view of the Doon Valley can be seen from this temple, which is very beautiful. There is a huge shivling inside this temple that is decorated with flowers and Bel Patra leaves. A huge crowd gathers at this temple to worship Lord Shiva. Sweets are prepared and served as prasad, which is considered to be a form of blessing from God.
Location: Shiv Mandir, Chandra Nagar Rd, Chander Nagar, Bhagwant Pur, Dehradun, Khala Gaon, Uttarakhand
Timings: 5 AM – 9:30 PM
2. Daat Kali Mandir
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Daat Kali Mandir is located near the highway to Saharanpur, where people from various parts of India visit this temple for prayers every year. There is a legend that during the time of the construction of Dehradun to Saharanpur, Goddess Kali appeared in the dreams of a construction engineer and instructed him to establish a temple and even gave him an idol to place inside it. This temple is surrounded by beautiful green mountains where it got its name from a valley located near it. There is a perennial flame burning continuously from 1921, which is a popular attraction and the temple. A grand celebration is organised during the week of Navratri at the Mandir.
Location: Daat mandir, 5, Saharanpur Rd, Arhat Bazaar, Jhanda Mohalla, Dehradun, Ashkrodi, Uttarakhand
Timings: 5 AM – 8 PM
3. Sai Mandir
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Sai Mandir is located on the Rajpur Road, which is famous for its peaceful atmosphere away from the city lanes. This temple is entirely in pearly white, with many decorative glass paintings and marble stone carvings. There is a grand hall inside the complex of this temple where an ideal of Sai Baba is made entirely with white marble and is seated on a shiny throne. Huge crowds of Sai Baba devotees gather at this hall to offer flowers, bhajan, chants, prayers and seek blessings. Every Thursday, special events are organised in the temple.
Location: Sai Temple, 189, Rajpur Rd, IAS Officers Colony, Rajpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001
Timings: 6 AM – 8 PM
4. Buddha Temple
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Buddha Temple, located in Dehradun, also known as Mindrolling Monastery, was built in the mid-20th century by Kochen Rinpoche. This temple follows the traditional beliefs of Tibetan culture and Buddhism. The temple is considered to be a sacred prayer ground for monks and known for its beautiful architecture. There is a stupa in the centre of the courtyard of this temple, which is 220 feet, which depicts the beauty of Buddhist architecture, which is a paradise for photographers. On the top of the temple, it gives a refreshing feel with the breeze of hills and to look at the beautiful view of the entire city of Dehradun.
Location: Mindrolling Monastery, 3, Buddha Temple Road, New Basti, Clement Town, Dehradun, BharuWala Grant, Uttarakhand 248002
Timings: 10 AM – 7 PM
5. Tapkeshwar Mandir
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Tapkeshwar Mandir, located in Dehradun, is inside the natural caves that are dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is mostly believed to be the meditation ground of the Guru Dronacharya, which is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites. The name of the temple is derived from the drops of the Yamuna River falling directly on the top of the shivling in this cave. Huge crowds visit this temple chanting the name of Lord Shiva and seeking his blessings. There is also a tributary of the Yamuna River that flows through the complex.
Location: Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir, Tapkeshwar Rd, Birpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Timings: 4 AM – 10:30 PM
6. Tapovan Temple
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Tapovan Temple is one of the most famous temples in Dehradun that is known for its scenic beauty that attracts many nature photographers. This temple is also a place where many holy saints retired to practise their meditation. This temple is located in a jungle that is surrounded by greenery away from the city. This is the perfect place for meditation and concentration. There is a tall idol of Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman, Goddess Kali and many other Hindu gods and goddesses inside the temple.
Location: Vedic Sadhana Ashram, Tapovan Temple, 9, Lane-2, Raipur, Dehradun, Khalanga, Uttarakhand
Timings: 6 AM – 8 PM
7. Sura Devi Temple
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Sura Devi Temple, even though it is not popular in Dehradun, is located in the less popular regions of the city that are known for its auspicious shrine and sacred place. This temple is located on the top of a hill that offers a mesmerising view of the valley and the greenery around. This temple is dedicated to goddess Sura, who is also known as goddess Vaaruni, who is known to be the result of Samudra Manthan. This temple is located on the base of where there are religious stories of the Devas and Asuras churning the sea of milk.
Location: Sura Devi Temple, Malsi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Timings: 8 AM – 5 PM
8. Chandrabani Temple
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Chandrabani Temple is located near the clock tower, which is a famous part of the city. This temple is dedicated to goddess Chandrabani, and the locals believe that anyone who makes a wish gets it answered here. This temple is surrounded by the lush green mountains of the Shivalik ranges, which is a very beautiful temple, along with the Ganga river flowing along the temple. This temple is also home to the goddess Anjana, who is the mother of Lord Hanuman, and there is a legend that says that Lord Hanuman was born here.
Location: Chandrabani Temple, Chandrabani, Dehradun, Sewla Khurd, Uttarakhand
Timings: 4:30 AM – 10:30 PM
9. Santala Devi Temple
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Santala Devi Temple, located in Dehradun, is situated on the top of a cliff that has an altitude of 2083 m. This temple is one of the famous pilgrimage sites in Dehradun that is known for its cultural and religious significance. According to a legend, Santala Devi, along with her brother, who realised that they would not be able to fight with the Mughal Army, abandoned their weapons and started to pray to God. That is when the divine light emerged, and they both turned into stone statues. Every Saturday, many devotees visit this place to worship the day of the goddess Santala.
Location: Punkal Gaon, Galajwari, Uttarakhand
Timings: 8 AM – 6 PM
10. Laxman Siddh Temple
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Laxman Siddh Temple is located in the forest area of Lachhiwala Hills. This temple is dedicated to Swami Lakshman Siddh. There are two legends about this temple, one of which is that Laxman, who is the brother of Lord Rama, prayed for his sins committed by killing Ravana and another legend tells that this was the place where the great saint Swami Lakshman Siddh retired to spend his last moments in this place. This temple has a present or a with the bubbling sound of the river Song near the temple.
Location: Haridwar Rd, Lachhiwala Range, Uttarakhand
Timings: 9 AM – 12 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Dehradun, which is known for its beautiful surroundings, is not only famous for the mountain regions, but it is also famous for various pilgrimage sites. The Dehradun temples are surrounded mostly with lush green forest and interesting legends and history. There are a few must visit temples to understand the mythological importance and to seek blessings. For more information about the temples and for further details regarding them and planning your trip, book your trip with TripXL for a hassle-free journey.
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