Shakti Peeth Temple of Maharashtra, India
Vani Saptashrungi Devi Temple, Nashik : Saptashrungi devi temple is the half Shakti Peeth temple of Maharashtra. Vani devi has seven peaks around her that is why this goddess is known by the name Saptashrungi. Vani devi is also known as the mother of seven peaks. In Nashik Sahyadri mountain range around Vani devi is knobs as Ghad. Saptashrungi devi’s Idol is automatically craved in mountains at the height of 4600 feet height. Vani Saptashrungi devi has a total of eight hands and Devi Mahatmya Akhyaika tells the story of Saptashrungi devi’s eight hands. The cruel demon perform penance to Lord Shiva and got a boon of Immortality from lord Shiva. But Mahishasura did not know that his death would happen at the hands of a woman. When Mahishasura started to trouble all the people, Saptashrungi devi demon Mahishasura at this place. Goddess fought with Mahishasura for 9 days, which is why Navratri is the big festival of Vani hills. Saptshringi Devi’s "Kakad Aarti" is performed at ...