Duryodhana temple

This temple is one of the few temple in the country by this name the others being mainly in Kerala and Maharashtra. This temple is situated in the Jakholi district and is also situated next to the tons valley and is in the upper valley of the river tons.  The temple is said to be constructed by the local residents of Saur.



There is a popular folklore that is associated with the temple it is believed that inhabitants were so depressed by the defeat of the Kauravasa and Duryodana in particular that they cried without respite and their tears  formed the river Tons . The belief is that the tears have never welled and these tears is one of the reason why the river still flows and is in full flow throughout the year.