New Parking Facility Set to Ease Traffic for Pilgrims at Surkanda Devi Temple in Uttarakhand

Tehri Garhwal, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : A new parking facility is under construction in Kaddukhala, near the Surkanda Devi Temple in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion for pilgrims visiting the temple, with completion expected before the upcoming tourist season.

District Tourism Officer Sobat Rana emphasized the pressing need for a dedicated parking area. The state tourism department has approved the project, which is estimated to cost around ₹8.64 crore. Initially slated for completion by January, the project faced delays but has now resumed at an accelerated pace.

Rana noted that visitors frequently encounter traffic jams when traveling to the Surkanda Devi Temple, particularly during the Navratri festival when the situation becomes especially challenging. The Public Works Department (PWD) is overseeing the construction, and the renewed efforts are anticipated to meet the upcoming season’s demands.

The new parking facility will significantly improve the experience for devotees, allowing them to park their vehicles easily and reducing the long traffic jams that often occur in Kaddukhala. Enhanced infrastructure is expected to benefit local businesses as well, given the increasing number of tourists.

The Surkanda Devi Temple is not only a vital religious site but is also recognized as one of India’s 51 Shakti Peeths. According to legend, it is said that the head of Goddess Sati fell at this location, which is why it was initially named ‘Sirkanda’ before evolving into ‘Surkanda.’

Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,757 meters above sea level, the temple attracts visitors year-round, serving as a center of spiritual peace and devotion where pilgrims come to seek the goddess’s blessings.