Vandevi Temple Explained

Vandevi Temple
Coordinates:24.2069°N 83°W
Map Type:Uttar Pradesh
Native Name:वनदेवी धाम
Locale:Sonbhadra
State:Uttar Pradesh
Country:India
Deity:Vandevi
Festivals:Navratra, Sawan
Year Completed:1953
Creator:Indian Government
Website:http://www.easternuptourism.com/?p=6817

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]

History and importance

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

Road

Accessed from Robertsganj via Renukut-Shaktinagar through SH-5 & NH-75

Train

Renukut is well connected by rail to all the major cities.

Air

Babatpur Airport, Varanasi about 186 km.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Direction to the Vandevi Temple. wikimapia.org . 2010-05-25. 2015-11-02.
  2. Web site: General information about Vandevi Temple . Robertsganjcity. 2011-05-25. 2015-11-02.
  3. Web site: Transportation facilities. easternuptourism. 2007-05-25. 2015-11-02.