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Saptashrungi

सप्तशृङ्गी
Also known as: Saptaśṛṅgī, Saptashrungi Devi, Seven Hills Goddess

About

The presiding deity of the Saptashrungi Temple on the Saptashrungi hills in Maharashtra. A form of Durga worshipped on seven hills. One of the three and a half Shakti Pithas of Maharashtra. Represents the power of the goddess in the mountainous landscape.

Attributes

Seven hillsMaharashtraShakti PithaDurga

Symbols

LionTrishulaSwordSeven hills
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Saptaśṛṅgyai Namaḥ
Saptashrungi Stotram

Festivals

NavaratriSaptashrungi Fair

Scriptures

Devi MahatmyaTemple legends

Regions Worshipped

SaptashrungiMaharashtra

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds trishula and sword. Crowned. Fierce, powerful expression.