Shakti Peeth 12 of 51 · India · Maharashtra
Mahur (Renuka Mata)
माहुर रेणुका
Location: Mahur, Nanded
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Renuka (Ekvira)
Bhairava (Shiva)
Dattatreya
Body part fallen
Right cheek
Darshan timings
05:00–13:00, 16:00–21:00 IST
Best season
October–March
Daily visitors
5,000–8,000 (festivals 50k+)
Modern access
No online booking.
Signature ritual
Dattatreya Jayanti combined celebration
Significance
3rd of Maharashtra's 3.5 Shakti Peeths. Birthplace of Lord Dattatreya per tradition.
Legend
Sati's right cheek fell here. Renuka is also Parashurama's mother — beheaded + revived.
How to reach
Nanded railway (130 km) → bus.
Navratri special
Datta Jayanti (Margashirsha Purnima) draws 1L+
Primary pujas performed here
- Renuka Puja
- Datta Aarti
- Padya Puja
- Mundan
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.