The Duryodhan Temple in
Jakhol in
Tons Valley was built by the local inhabitants of Saur who worship the Kauravas as their ancestors. It is believed that the local people wept so much at the defeat of the Kauravas and the death of
Duryodhana at the battle of
Kurukshetra that their tears became a river named Tamas (literally meaning sorrow). Tamas is also known as Tons. According to the local populace, the tear still flows and hence, the river water is never used for drinking. Duryodhan Temple is 13 km from
Sankri. Duryodhana is worshipped in the upper valleys of the rivers Tons,
Yamuna,
Bhagirathi, Balganga and
Bhilganga. This is the biggest temple dedicated to Duryodhana in
Uttaranchal and other Duryodhana temples can be seen at
Osla, Gangar and
Datmir.
