Religious Places in Dehradun

The Himalayas have always been considered the abode of gods and goddess. There are many religious places that are nestled in the valleys of the mighty Himalayas. Dehradun being the key town in this region also has a number of religious places to visit. Dehradun weather and its ideal location attract many tourists. Most of them come with the purpose of visiting one of the Char Dhams (the four seats revered by the Hindus), Badrinath, which is very near to Dehradun. Badrinath is located on the banks of Alakananda River and can be reached via Dehradun. While people visit Badrinath, they also get the opportunity to visit the religious places surrounding Dehradun. Because of the Dehradun weather, it is always better to check the latest updates from websites like allindoon before planning a tour to Dehradun. allindoon lets you know about what is happening in and around the town.
Famous Religious Places in Dehradun
• Tapkeshwar Temple: It is a very famous cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also known as Gucchu Pani as it is located on the banks of a stream. Apart from being the site for a temple, the cool spring containing sulphur also attracts many. The water was therapeutic value and rejuvenates the body and soul.
• Sai Darbar Temple: Located at the heart of Dehradun in Rajpur Road, it is a very colorful place of worship that opens its doors for all religions. It has a high cultural and spiritual atmosphere that is the main reason why it is popular among tourists and locals alike.
• Ram Rai Gurudwara: This is the oldest Gurudwara, the place of worship for the Sikhs which is also called Jhhanda Darwar. Established in the early 17th Century by Ram Rai Gurudwara, this is a typical place of worship for the Sikhs with the shrine having the holy book Adigrantha at its center.
• Santala Devi Temple: According to legends, Santala Devi, along with her brother had turned to stone when they had realized that they would not be able to face the Mughal Army and had started praying after abandoning their weapons. Thus this temple, which is 15 kms away from the town, stands with a symbolic meaning of people’s faith.
• Mindrolling Monastery: The meaning of this monastery is “The Place of Perfect Emancipation” and is a renowned monastery of the Nyingma sect. It is one of India’s largest Buddhist Viharas and was built in the year 1676. The temple is dedicated to Buddhist scriptures, Tibetan medicine, Tibetan lunar calendar, calligraphy and astronomy. The monastery is also considered to be an architectural wonder of Khochhen Rinpoche.
• Chandrabani: Located on Delhi Road, Chandrabani is 7 kms away from the main town. The temple has a pond called Gautum Kund. According to mythology, it is believed that Ganga was seen from this spot. The name Gautum Kund also holds significance. Maharshi Gautam together with his wife and daughter Anjani lived here.
• Tapovan: This is the place where Dronachrya had sought penance. Many sadhus and sages come here for atonement of their sins.