Vandevi Dham, is the Temple of Vandevi and is located at a distance of about 6 km from Renukut, about 76 km from Robertsganj on Renukut-Shaktinagar Road, 1 km ahead of Rihand Dam in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh.[1] The Vandevi temple is dedicated to Vandevi, the Goddess of forest.[2]
| Vandevi Temple | |
|---|---|
वनदेवी धाम | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Vandevi |
| Festivals | Navratra, Sawan |
| Location | |
| Location | Sonbhadra |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
  location of Vandevi Temple in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°12′25″N 83°0′0″E / 24.20694°N 83.00000°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Indian Government |
| Completed | 1953 |
| Website | |
| http://www.easternuptourism.com/?p=6817 | |
History and importance edit
The Idol installed in Vandevi Temple was excavated during the construction of Rihand Dam. Coconut and Chunari (headgear cloth) are offered to the main deity of the temple.
How to reach edit
Road edit
Accessed from Robertsganj via Renukut-Shaktinagar through SH-5 & NH-75
Train edit
Renukut is well connected by rail to all the major cities.
Air edit
Babatpur Airport, Varanasi about 186 km.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Direction to the Vandevi Temple". wikimapia.org. 25 May 2010. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "General information about Vandevi Temple". Robertsganjcity. 25 May 2011. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "Transportation facilities". easternuptourism. 25 May 2007. Retrieved 2 November 2015.