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]
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.
Accessed from Robertsganj via Renukut-Shaktinagar through SH-5 & NH-75
Renukut is well connected by rail to all the major cities.
Babatpur Airport, Varanasi about 186 km.[3]