Saptashrungi Devi Temple

About Saptashrungi Devi Temple Nashik in Maharashtra

Saptashrungi Temple Nashik History

Saptashrungi Devi Temple is a place where Goddess Bhagawati dwells in Nashik, Maharashtra. The idol of the Devi is about 10 feet tall with 18 hands, holding various weapons. Saptashringa signifies seven mountain peaks. Nanduri village is situated at the foot of the Saptashringa. In front of the temple, there stands the Markandeya Rishi (sage) hill. The Saptashringa is full of a variety of trees having medicinal worth. As per the story depicted in Ramayana, Hanuman carried the herbal medicine for wounded Laxmana from this hill. There are Shiva temples & about 108 water reservoirs on the hill. One should climb 504 steps to reach the temple on the hill.