Sureshwari Devi Temple

Haridwar’s Sureshwari Devi Temple is dedicated to Durga Devi and located atop Soorkoot Mountain, within Raja Ji National Park. After a minimal uphill climb, the temple offers a delightful view of the surrounding jungle. It is common to witness peacocks visiting the temple premises, adding to the enchanting ambience of this sacred place. During monsoons, the path to the temple becomes challenging as the stream flowing here, usually floods. However, during other seasons, the stream adds to the scenic charms of this locale.

Although not much is known of the origin, a story that remains constant includes Garuda, a Hindu demigod, and a pot full of ‘immortal’ nectar. According to Indian mythology, the Sureshwari Devi Temple is one of the four sacred sites where drops of Amrita, a divine elixir, were accidentally spilt while being carried away in a pitcher by Garuda - who is also honoured as the vehicle of Lord Vishnu.

The Sureshwari Temple is an ancient and historically significant religious site with a rich traditional background. Perched atop a small hill, reaching the temple requires ascending a few steps, leading to an open courtyard at the temple's entrance. At the heart of the main temple, resplendent idols of Mata Sureshwari Devi are enshrined, while in the outer courtyard, a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and his divine family, including the revered Shiva Linga, can be found. One of the courtyard's prominent features is a majestic banyan tree, which has stood there for countless generations, exuding an aura of age and wisdom.

The Sureshwari Temple is an ancient and historically significant religious site with a rich traditional background. Perched atop a small hill, reaching the temple requires ascending a few steps, leading to an open courtyard at the temple's entrance. At the heart of the main temple, a resplendent idol of Mata Sureshwari Devi is enshrined, while in the outer courtyard, a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and his divine family, including the revered shivling, can be found. One of the courtyard's prominent features is a majestic banyan tree, which has stood there for countless generations, exuding an aura of age and wisdom. Additionally, on the hill's summit, stands another remarkable place of worship – the Kali Mata Temple. Accessible by climbing several sets of stairs meticulously carved into the mountainside, this temple offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surroundings.

Laddus, peda, sweets, and dry prasad are offered at Sureshwari Devi temple. Chunari is also offered to the mother. Flowers are also offered.

By Air: The nearest airport is Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport, approximately 38 km from the temple, with taxi services available for transportation.

By Train: Sureshwari Devi Temple is at a distance of 9 km from Haridwar Junction Railway Station and 6.5 km from Jwalapur.

By Road: Sureshwari Devi Temple is 8 kilometres away from Haridwar city and can be accessed by personal cars or through forest safari services. Further, devotees are required to pay a nominal fee at the gates of the Forest Reserves. From this point, the temple is approximately 2 kilometres away and can be accessed with ease as the roads are metalled, all the way from the park gates.