Shakti PeethaShakti
Alopi Devi Mandir
📍 Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
A unique Shakti Peetha in Prayagraj where no idol is worshipped — only a wooden cradle (doli) over the spot where the last part of Sati's body is said to have vanished (alop).
A hilltop Shakti shrine among seven peaks near Nashik, revered as a half (ardha) Shakti Peetha and the family goddess of countless Maharashtrian households.
Primary Deity
ShaktiLocation
Nashik, Maharashtra
Pilgrimage Circuit
Shakti PeethaBest Time to Visit
October to March; both Navratris (spring and autumn) are the peak pilgrimage seasons.
Significance
Saptashrungi is honoured as one of the three and a half Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra (an ardha or half peetha), where the Mother is believed to dwell in her most accessible form. As Mahishasuramardini she embodies the triumph of divine power over evil. Chaitra and Ashwin Navratris draw vast throngs of devotees to the hill.
About
Saptashrungi ('seven peaks') Gad is a dramatic hill fort where the goddess is worshipped in a natural rock face amid the Sahyadri ranges. The eighteen-armed image of the Devi, self-manifested in the rock and bearing weapons given by the gods, gazes out over deep valleys. Pilgrims once climbed hundreds of steps carved into the cliff; a funicular railway now eases the ascent. The goddess is regarded as a form of Mahishasuramardini, and the site is closely associated with the legend of the demon Mahishasura, slain nearby. It is the kuldevi of a great many families across Maharashtra.
Part of the Shakti Peetha
The Shakti Peethas are revered shrines marking the places where parts of Goddess Sati's body are believed to have fallen. Each embodies the divine feminine energy (Shakti). This temple is one of the 45 sacred sites of the Shakti Peetha.
Other temples in this circuit
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Ambaji Temple
📍 Banaskantha, Gujarat
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, revered as the place where the heart of Goddess Sati fell, near the Gujarat–Rajasthan border. It is among the most visited pilgrimage sites in western India.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Attahas Fullara Temple Labhpur
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Labhpur in Birbhum where the lips of Sati are said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Fullara amid a serene grove and sacred tank.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Bahula Temple Ketugram
📍 Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Ketugram on the banks of the Ajay river where the left arm of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Bahula.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha in Birbhum where the space between Sati's eyebrows is said to have fallen, famous also for its cluster of hot springs. The goddess is worshipped as Mahishamardini.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Bargabhima Temple Tamluk
📍 Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
The Vibhash Shakti Peetha at ancient Tamluk (Tamralipta) where the left ankle of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Kapalini (Bhimarupa).
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Bhramari Devi Temple Jalpaiguri
📍 Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
The Tristrota Shakti Peetha at Boda near the Teesta river in North Bengal, where the left leg of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Bhramari.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Biraja Temple Jajpur
📍 Jajpur, Odisha
The Girija (Biraja) Shakti Peetha at Jajpur on the Baitarani river, where the navel of Sati is said to have fallen. The goddess is worshipped as a two-armed Mahishamardini piercing the buffalo demon.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Brijeshwari Temple
📍 Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
An ancient and much-plundered Shakti Peetha in the Kangra Valley, revered as the place where the left breast of Goddess Sati fell. It has been rebuilt many times through a turbulent history.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Chintpurni Temple
📍 Una, Himachal Pradesh
A much-loved Shakti Peetha in the Una hills where Sati's forehead is said to have fallen. Its name means 'she who fulfils all worries and wishes' (chinta).
Shakti PeethaShakti
Danteshwari Temple Dantewada
📍 Dantewada, Chhattisgarh
A revered Shakti Peetha in the forests of Bastar at the confluence of the Dankini and Shankini rivers, where a tooth of Sati is said to have fallen. Danteshwari is the presiding goddess of the old Bastar kingdom.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Devi Talab Mandir Jalandhar
📍 Jalandhar, Punjab
The Tripurmalini Shakti Peetha of Jalandhar, built around an ancient sacred tank (talab), where the left breast of Sati is said to have fallen.
Nearby Temples
JyotirlingaShiva
Trimbakeshwar Temple
📍 Nashik, Maharashtra
A Jyotirlinga near Nashik at the source of the sacred Godavari river, famous for its rare lingam bearing three faces — Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It is one of the four sites of the Nashik Kumbh Mela.
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Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
📍 Shirdi, Maharashtra
The great pilgrimage centre built around the samadhi of Sai Baba of Shirdi, the beloved saint who taught unity of all faiths. It draws millions of devotees of every religion.
Shani Shingnapur Temple
📍 Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
A famous shrine of Shani Dev (Saturn) in a village so trusting of the god's protection that its homes traditionally have no doors or locks. Its self-manifested idol stands in the open sky.
JyotirlingaShiva
Grishneshwar Temple
📍 Aurangabad, Maharashtra
The twelfth and last of the Jyotirlingas, standing close to the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves. The present red-stone temple was lovingly rebuilt in the 18th century by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar.
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JyotirlingaShiva
Bhimashankar Temple
📍 Pune, Maharashtra
A Jyotirlinga hidden in the forested Sahyadri hills near Pune, cradled within the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. It is the source of the Bhima river and a haven of both faith and biodiversity.
Siddhivinayak Temple
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra
Mumbai's most beloved and visited Ganesha temple, whose deity is famed for granting the heartfelt wishes of devotees. Its queues stretch for hours, especially on Tuesdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deity is worshipped at Saptashrungi Devi Temple?
Saptashrungi Devi Temple is primarily dedicated to Shakti.
Where is Saptashrungi Devi Temple located?
Saptashrungi Devi Temple is located in Nashik, Maharashtra.
What is the best time to visit Saptashrungi Devi Temple?
October to March; both Navratris (spring and autumn) are the peak pilgrimage seasons.
Which pilgrimage circuit does Saptashrungi Devi Temple belong to?
Saptashrungi Devi Temple is one of the 45 temples in the Shakti Peetha.
Why is Saptashrungi Devi Temple significant?
Saptashrungi is honoured as one of the three and a half Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra (an ardha or half peetha), where the Mother is believed to dwell in her most accessible form. As Mahishasuramardini she embodies the triumph of divine power over evil. Chaitra and Ashwin Navratris draw vast throngs of devotees to the hill.
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