Dewri Mandir is located in Tamar 60 km toward the south from the capital of Jharkhand (Ranchi). It is on the Tata-Ranchi Highway (NH33). It is a very old temple of Goddess Durga. It is more than thousands of year old temple and the Idol of the Goddess Durga has 16 Hands (Normally Goddess Durga has 8 to 10 Hands). Dedicated to Solha Bhuji (सोलहभुजा) Goddess, an avatar of Goddess Durga, Dewri Mandir temple is located a little outside the main city of Ranchi. 

Architecture

The temple of Mata Dewri is an architectural wonder, the temple is very old and is currently under renovation. The temple is constructed by the placing of large stones on top of each other without any cementing materials. The temple wall and pillars are made of sandstone. A new structure has been constructed over the old temple which includes a few domes that are sculpted with colorful images of Gods and Goddesses. Inside the sanctum the more than 1000 year old idol of Goddess Durga with 16 hands is consecrated along with Lord Shiva. The Jharkhand Govt. has allotted an area of land for the beautification of the temple surroundings. Spread over nearly two acres, this old temple in Ranchi also houses an idol of Lord Shiva here.

Legend

Legend has it that whoever has tried to alter the structure of the temple has had to face the wrath of the gods and suffer consequences, the temple structure of Maa Dewri Temple has never been changed since earlier times. Dewri Temple is also believed to be the only temple where six tribal priests, known as Pahans (पाहन), perform rituals and offer prayers alongside the Brahmin priests. At the temple devotees tie yellow and red sacred threads on bamboo for the fulfilment of their wishes. Upon the fulfilment of their wishes, they again come to the temple and untie the thread. The deity of this temple is believed to be very powerful.

This temple has recently attained popularity, due to the regular visits of the famous cricketer MS Dhoni and his family. He visits this temple whenever he finds out time from his busy schedule. Even before every significant event in his life, he prays to the Goddess. It is said that before the election in the Indian cricket team he used to visit this temple and now also he often visit this temple before and after the matches. Even after getting married to Shakshi he visited this temple for seeking the blessings of Goddess Dewri. The temple is open on all days from 5.00 am to 8.30 pm. The best time to visit is during the Holi festival which is celebrated with great dedication. 

Sun Temple 

Sun temple is another significant religious attraction of Ranchi, located at 39 km from the city. It lies on the Tata road in Bhundu, near the Bhundu village. Its main attraction is a statue of a chariot present in its premises with 18 wheels and 7 horses. The theme of temple is same as Konark temple of Puri. The temple looks like a chariot. This temple was built by Sanskrit Vihar and presently is managed by Shri Ram Maroo. A dharamshala and pond also lie near this temple. This pond also serves as a sacred place for Chhathavratis.

The Surya Mandir is said to have been established around 800 B.C. by King Shamb. It is dedicated to the worship of the sun God Surya and was initially built beside the Surya Talab (तालाब), a pond that could supposedly cure leprosy and other skin diseases. It was later shifted to the middle of the village.  

Legend tells us that King Shamb, while suffering from leprosy, discovered the Surya Talab (तालाब) that cured him when he bathed in it.  The statues in the temple were supposedly found in this pond.  The temple’s sanctum hosts the black stone statues of Lord Surya in his chariot, along with his mother, brother and his son. 

Behind this statue is one of the Navagraha Surya, where all nine planets can be seen.   Beside Lord Surya is a statue of Lord Vishnu.  Outside the sanctum are the statues of Devi Parvati and Lord Buddha, and a small shrine depicting the nine incarnations of Lord Surya.
 The temple is frequented by devotees and sufferers of leprosy as well as childless couples.  Celebrations of Chhath Puja are also held here twice a year.