Vandevi Temple

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. The Vandevi temple is dedicated to Vandevi, the Goddess of forest.

History and importance

The Idol installed in Vandevi Temple was excavated during the construction of Rihand Dam. Coconut and Chunari are offered to the main deity of the temple.

How to reach

Road

Accessed from Robertsganj via Renukut-Shaktinagar through SH-5 & NH-75

Train

is well connected by rail to all the major cities.

Air

, Varanasi about 186 km.