Saptashrungi Devi Temple
Saptashrungi Devi's temple sits partway up a hill of seven peaks ('Saptashrungi') near Vani, roughly 60 km from Nashik, and is one of Maharashtra's three-and-a-half Shakti Peeths.
Significance
The goddess here is worshipped in a striking 18-armed form carved into the hillside, and the site draws large numbers of pilgrims, particularly during Navratri.
How to Reach
Saptashrungi is reachable by road from Nashik (about 2 hours) and is often combined with a Nashik–Trimbakeshwar trip from Shirdi.
Best Time to Visit
October to March; Navratri is the busiest period.
Suggested Duration
Half a day to a full day, including the climb (steps or ropeway, where available).
Nearby Attractions
- Vani town
- Nashik–Trimbakeshwar circuit
Related Packages
Shirdi to Nashik Tour
A day trip from Shirdi to Nashik covering Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga and the Panchavati temple cluster on the Godavari.
Maharashtra Shakti Peeth Darshan Tour
A circuit covering Maharashtra's principal Shakti Peeths and Devi temples — Tuljapur, Kolhapur, Saptashrungi and Mahur — starting and ending in Shirdi.