Sati Kund in Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Sati Kund is a holy place located in Kankhal of Haridwar of Uttarakhand state. It is believed that Goddess Sati jumped into this burning Yajna Kund and sacrificed his body. According to legend, once the goddess Sati's father Raja Daksh organized a grand yajna, in which he had invited all deities, except Lord Shiva. The yajna had the place of all the gods except Lord Shiva. Seeing this insult of Lord Shiva, Goddess Sati jumped into the yajna kund. Since then, this kund is known as Sati Kund. The famous Daksh Mahadev Temple complex has a Sati Kund. During the visit of Daksh Mahadev Temple, this holy kund is also visited. This kund, called the Sati Kund, is considered as a holy Kund. Sati Kund is one of the main religious destinations of Haridwar, where the devotees are visited by.
How To Reach Sati Kund
By Air
The nearest airport to Haridwar is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is about 38 km from Haridwar.
By Rail
The nearest railway station of Haridwar is Haridwar, which comes under to the Northern Railway Zone of Indian Railways.
By Road
Sati Kund is located in Kankhal, about 5 km away from Haridwar town.
Best Time To Visit
The journey of Sati Kund can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to March. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to cold in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of rains.
