Chaturshringi Temple
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The Chattushringi[1] Temple also spelt as Chattushrungi Temple is a Hindu temple in the city of Pune in Maharashtra state of India.[2] The temple is located on the slope of a hill on Senapati Bapat Road.[3] It is said to have been built during the reign of the Maratha king Shivaji. The temple is looked after by Chattushringi Devasthan (Temple) trustees.
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Chaturshringi Temple Chaturshrungi Temple | |
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श्री चतुर्श्रुंगी देवस्थान | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
Deity | Goddess Chaturshringi |
Festivals | Navratri |
Location | |
Location | Senapati Bapat Road, Pune |
State | Maharashtra |
Country | India |
Location in Maharashtra, India | |
Geographic coordinates | 18°32′20.36″N 73°49′41.60″E |
Architecture | |
Type | West Indian |
Creator | Durlabhsheth Pitambardas Mahajan |
Completed | During Shivaji's reign |
Website | |
http://www.chattushringidevasthanpune.org |
Chattushringi (Chattu means four) is a mountain with four peaks. The Chattushringi temple is 90 feet (27 m) high and 125 feet (38 m) wide and is a symbol of power and faith. One has to climb more than 200 steps to reach the shrine of Goddess Chattushringi. In the temple premises there are also temples of Goddess Durga and Lord Ganesh. This includes eight miniature idols of Ashtavinayaka. These small temples are located on the four separate hillocks.[3]