Holy Shrine of Goddess Santala Devi and Her Brother
Santala devi temple is a religiously significant temple in Dehradun, Santal devi temple is also known by other names, like Santaura Devi temple, Santaula Devi temple. This temple is one of the most visited places in Dehradun. At the temple, Santala Devi is praised along with her brother. It is believed that on the realization they would not be able to fight with the Mughal Army, Santala Devi and her brother decided to leave their weapons and pray to God. As they were praying, a sudden light flickered and they turn into stones idols. After this incident, when a shrine was built in the fort itself. It was the day of Saturday (Shaniwaar) when they turn into stones images. Hundreds of devotees (Shradhalu) visit Santala Devi Temple to take the blessings of the Goddess Santala Devi. Every Saturday, the number of devotees visiting increases manifolds as it is regarded as the day of Goddess Santala.
Awesome Place to Visit with Family and Friends
Santala devi temple is also very popular for a picnic spot. It is situated at right above the Nun Nadi in Dehradun, It is a center of faith for the devotees. Located in between dark green forest at a distance of 14 km from Dehradun city in Santur Garh.
At the bank of Nun River, People enjoy the picnic after the prayer to Goddess Santala Devi and Her brother. This place is very beautiful and there you want to see the beauty of nature. That place is blessed by nature the environment of that place is awesome.
Picnic Spot
When I visited here with my friends First I am going to visit Santala Devi Temple to take the blessings of the Goddess Santala Devi. After that, we take some photographs and capture the beautiful moment of temples.
After some time we return from the temple and went to a picnic near the river. That place is awesome the view of the river site is awesome we enjoyed it a lot. We cook food here and play music song and we enjoy dancing. making videos and capture the beautiful moment.
Some of my friends going to the river and playing with water and enjoyed the crystal clear water and take photographs and there are lots of big rocks surrounded us. We climb these rock and take photos with each other and after all MASTI we do our lunch together. And then we ready to move toward our home. We suggest, you really want to visit that place at least once a year. If you visit here one time you really want to go here again and again with your family and friends. This is the awesome destination place for all age groups. The way toward the Santala Temple is awesome.