Goddess
Goddess Shree Sundari (beautiful) is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi.
God
Here Lord Shiva is worshipped as Sundaranand (the handsome one).
Interesting Facts
- Sati devi's Right Ankle had fallen here and the temple is also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Summer season. The best months to visit are May to June and September to October.
Weather
Highest - April to June (21°C during day and 19°C during night)Average - May (24°C during the day and 20°C during night)Lowest - December to February (7°C during day and -14°C during night)Monsoon season - June to July
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Bus Stand JK SRTC Leh |
1.3 KM | 0191-2577475 |
 Chandigarh Railway Station |
769 KM | 0172-2653131 |
 Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport |
4.2 KM | 01982-251783 |
Architecture
The architecture of the temple is great. On the side premises there are sculptures various gods and goddesses. In the main sanctorum, lies the idol of Maa Sati. It is always covered with red cloth and idol is made of black stone. Around the idol is the gold dome that covers the idol 2/3 part from above.
Religious Significance
According to the history, Daksha who is the father of Goddess Sati insulted the Lord Shiva and Devi Sati. He did not invite them to Daksha Yaga. Goddess Sati did not get the permission from Lord Shiva and went to the Daksha Yaga. Her father insulted both Devi Sati and Lord Shiva.Hurt goddess Sati sacrificed herself in the Yagna. On hearing this, Lord Shiva got angry and he started to dance to destroy the universe. To prevent this, Lord Vishnu Sliced the body of Devi Sati with his Chakra. The parts are thus placed in 51 different parts of the world, famous as 51 Shakti peethas. In this temple Goddess sati’s right anklet was placed and worshiped as Shri Sundari.
History
This temple is about 800 years old.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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