Chaturshringi Temple

Chaturshringi Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine located on a hill slope along Senapati Bapat Road in Pune, Maharashtra. Dedicated to Goddess Chaturshringi (Ambareshwari), the presiding deity of Pune, the temple stands 90 feet high and 125 feet wide. Founded in 1786 by merchant Durlabhsheth Pitambardas Mahajan, it houses a swayambhu idol and features over 170 steps leading to the main shrine. The site is a Grade 1 heritage structure managed by the Chattushringi Devasthan Trust.

Visitors can expect to climb over 170 steps with resting spots and drinking water facilities to reach the main shrine housing a natural swayambhu idol of Goddess Chaturshringi. The complex includes smaller temples dedicated to Goddess Durga, Laxmi, Saptashrungi Devi, and Lord Ganesha, including eight miniature Ashtavinayaka idols on separate hillocks. Well-maintained gardens, statues, and scenic views of the surrounding hills are present throughout the ascent. During Navratri, a large fair and special rituals attract thousands of devotees.

Founded in 1786 by wealthy merchant Durlabhsheth Pitambardas Mahajan after Goddess Saptashrungi appeared in his dream directing him to the site where a swayambhu idol was found. The temple is said to have origins during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and has been renovated multiple times. It is recognized as a Grade 1 heritage site by the Pune Municipal Corporation.

Goddess Chaturshringi is revered as the reigning deity and protector of Pune city. The temple hosts significant festivals including Shardiya Navratri with a major fair, Vat Purnima, and Tripuri Purnima when 1,000 lamps are lit. It serves as a central spiritual landmark for Pune's residents and is maintained by the Chattushringi Devasthan Trust.