Religious site
Chaturshringi Temple
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Chaturshringi Temple is a Hindu temple on a hillside in Pune, Maharashtra. It stands 90 feet high and 125 feet wide, with more than 200 steps leading to the main shrine of Goddess Chattushringi. The site also includes temples of Goddess Durga and Lord Ganesh, plus eight miniature idols of Ashtavinayaka on four separate hillocks.
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- The main shrine of Goddess Chattushringi, also known as Goddess Ambareshwari, considered the presiding deity of Pune.
- Temples of Goddess Durga and Lord Ganesh within the premises.
- Eight miniature idols of Ashtavinayaka located on four separate hillocks.
- The 90-foot-high and 125-foot-wide structure, reached by climbing over 200 steps.
- A fair held at the foothills every year on the eve of Navratri, drawing thousands of worshippers.
Tickets & tours
Manieren om Chaturshringi Temple te bezoeken
Je kunt Chaturshringi Temple op eigen gelegenheid bezoeken. Een gids is de moeite waard voor de geschiedenis en details die je makkelijk voorbijloopt, en een tour kan het combineren met nabijgelegen bezienswaardigheden.
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Goed om te weten
- The temple is looked after by the Chattushringi Devasthan Trust.
- You need to climb more than 200 steps to reach the main shrine.
Een stukje geschiedenis
The goddess appeared in his dream and told him to dig on a mountain northwest of Pune, where he found a natural statue of her. He built the temple there, and it has been renovated over time.
Veelgestelde vragen
Who is the main deity of the temple?
The presiding deity is Goddess Chattushringi, also known as Goddess Ambareshwari, who is considered the presiding deity of Pune.
What is the legend behind the temple's origin?
A merchant named Durlabhsheth Pitambardas Mahajan, unable to travel to worship Goddess Saptashrungi Devi, prayed. The goddess appeared in his dream and directed him to dig on a mountain northwest of Pune, where he found a natural statue of her and built the temple.
Are there other temples on the site?
Yes, there are temples of Goddess Durga and Lord Ganesh, as well as eight miniature idols of Ashtavinayaka on four separate hillocks.
Is there a special event at the temple?
A fair is held at the foothills every year on the eve of Navratri, with thousands of people gathering to worship Goddess Chattushringi.
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