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{{Short description|Hindu Temple in Uttar Pradesh, India}} |
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| caption = Temple of Vandevi |
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| map_caption = location of Vandevi Temple in Uttar Pradesh |
| map_caption = location of Vandevi Temple in Uttar Pradesh |
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| native_name = वनदेवी धाम |
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| proper_name = Van Devi Dham |
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| devanagari = वनदेवी धाम |
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| locale = [[Sonbhadra]] |
| locale = [[Sonbhadra]] |
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| country = [[India]] |
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| deity = [[Parvati|Vandevi]] |
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| festivals= [[Navratra]], [[Sawan]] |
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| year_completed = 1953 |
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| creator = Indian Government |
| creator = Indian Government |
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| website = http://www.easternuptourism.com/?p=6817 |
| website = http://www.easternuptourism.com/?p=6817 |
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'''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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/11574386/MAA-VANDEVI-MANDIR-INDETIFIED-BY-SANJAY-YADAV |
'''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, Uttar Pradesh|Shaktinagar]] Road, 1 km ahead of [[Rihand Dam]] in [[Sonbhadra district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/11574386/MAA-VANDEVI-MANDIR-INDETIFIED-BY-SANJAY-YADAV |
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|title=Direction to the Vandevi Temple |
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==History and |
==History and importance== |
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The Idol installed in Vandevi Temple was excavated during the construction of [[Rihand Dam]]. [[Coconut]] and [[Chunari]] ( |
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. |
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==How to reach== |
==How to reach== |
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===Road=== |
===Road=== |
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Accessed from [[Robertsganj]] via [[Renukut]]-[[Shaktinagar]] through SH-5 & [[NH-75]] |
Accessed from [[Robertsganj]] via [[Renukut]]-[[Shaktinagar, Uttar Pradesh|Shaktinagar]] through SH-5 & [[NH-75]] |
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===Train=== |
===Train=== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Sonbhadra]] |
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Sonbhadra district]] |
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Uttar Pradesh]] |
[[Category:Hindu temples in Uttar Pradesh]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Sonbhadra district]] |
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Sonbhadra district]] |
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[[Category:Renukoot]] |
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Latest revision as of 05:40, 21 April 2022
| Vandevi Temple | |
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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 | |
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
[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.