Chatushringi Temple also known as Chattushringi Temple, is a Hindu temple in the city of Pune, Maharashtra. The temple is about 250-300 years old and is situated on the slope of a hill on Senapati Bapat Road. It is said to have been built during the reign of the Maratha king Shivaji. The temple is looked after by the Chattushringi Devasthan trustees.
Chaturshringi Temple History and Architecture
Chaturshringi (Chatur means four) is a mountain with four peaks. The Chatushringi temple is 90 feet high and 125 feet wide and is a symbol of strength and faith. One has to climb more than 170 steps to reach the temple of Devi Chatushringi. There are also shrines of Devi Durga and Lord Ganesha in the temple complex. It consists of eight miniature idols of Ashtavinayak. These small temples are situated on four different hills.
The legend associated with the temple is that, once there was a rich and prosperous merchant named Durlabhsheth Pitambardas Mahajan, who was an ardent believer of Devi Saptashringi Devi and used to visit Vani every now and then. But as he grew up, he could not travel and this prevented him from going to the temple and this created sorrow in his heart, he prayed to Saptashringi Devi with tears and then one night Devi Saptashringi Devi appeared in his dream and said to him, If you cannot come to me, I will come to you and be near you. He asked him to come to a mountain situated north-west of Pune and dig there. The place described by Devi was traced and a miracle happened as they found a natural idol of Devi (Swayambhu Devi). He constructed the temple at that place and it is the same temple which has been renovated from time to time, which is the present temple.
Worshiped deity in Chaturshringi Mandir
The presiding deity of the temple is Devi Chaturshrungi, also known as Devi Ambareshwari. She is also considered the presiding deity of the city of Pune. The temple is maintained by the Chattushringi Devasthan Trust. Every year on the eve of Navratri a fair is held at the foothills. Thousands of people gather to worship Devi Chatushringi.
During Navratri, the entire Chaturshringi temple is lit up with lamps in the traditional Indian style. Devotees come here especially to see the silver idol (murti) yatra where the idol is carried in a silver chariot.
Chaturshringi Temple Visiting Timings and Festivals
Chaturshringi Temple remains open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on all days. The temple closes at 12:30 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. This is because these two days are dedicated to the Devi and the maximum number of devotees visit the temple to worship her.
How to reach Chaturshringi Temple
The city of Pune is very well connected to other cities by road, railways and air. So that the devotees can easily reach the Chaturshringi temple.
Main Entry Gate
Office Prasad Shop
Inner Entry
6 AM - 9 PM
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