Shakti Peeth 13 of 51 · India · Maharashtra
Saptashrungi
सप्तशृंगी
Location: Saptashringi Hills, Nashik
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Saptashrungi (Bhagawati)
Bhairava (Shiva)
Vikritaksha
Body part fallen
Right arm
Darshan timings
04:00–22:00 IST
Best season
October–March (avoid monsoon hill route)
Daily visitors
8,000–12,000 (Chaitri Yatra 5L+)
Modern access
Funicular online booking via Maharashtra State Tourism.
Signature ritual
Chaitri Yatra (Hanuman Jayanti to Chaitra Purnima)
Significance
Half-Shakti Peeth (Ardha-Shakti). 18-armed goddess on 7 peaks (sapta-shrunga).
Legend
Sati's right arm fell here. Goddess slayed Mahishasura on this hill.
How to reach
Nashik (60 km) → bus to base + funicular trolley.
Navratri special
Both Navratris peak — funicular fully booked
Primary pujas performed here
- Padya Puja
- Shodashopachara
- Mundan
- Chunari
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.