Saptashrungi Devi Temple
सप्तशृंगी
A goddess temple set into a rock face surrounded by seven peaks. It is one of Maharashtra's three Shakti Peethas, and you can climb about 500 steps or take the ropeway.
Saptashrungi means 'seven peaks.' The temple lies near Vani, about 60 km north of Nashik. The goddess image is about 2.4 m tall, has 18 arms, and is carved directly into the rock face. It is one of Maharashtra's three Shakti Peethas. Reaching the shrine requires climbing about 500 steps, though since 2018 a ropeway has also been available for over 100 rupees. Pilgrims flock here in great numbers during Navaratri and Maha Shivaratri. The mountain road offers beautiful views over the northern stretch of the Western Ghats.
Opening hours
About 5:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Sita Gufa
- Kapaleshwar Temple
- Kalaram Temple
- Ramkund & Panchavati
- Someshwar Temple & Waterfall
- Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary
- Sula Vineyards
- Pandavleni Caves