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| Chaturshringi Mandir |
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Chaturshringi Mandir |
| Creator: |
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| Date built: |
During Chhatrapati Shivajis reign |
| Primary deity: |
Goddess Chaturshringi |
| Architecture: |
West Indian |
| Location: |
Senapati Bapat Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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The Chaturshringi Temple is a Hindu temple in Pune, in the Maharashtra state of India. The temple is located on the slope of a hill on Senapati Bapat Road. It is said to have been built during the reign of the marathi king Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle. The temple is in the midst of nature's scenic beauty. This ninety feet high and one hundred and twenty five feet wide temple is looked after by Chaturshringi Devasthan (Temple) trustees, with full dedication.
The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Chaturshringi. She is also considered as the presiding deity of the city of Pune. The temple is maintained by the Chaturshringi Devasthan Trust. Every year a fair is held at the foothill on the eve of Navratri. Thousands of people gather pay respects and homage the Goddess Chaturshringi.
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Coordinates: 18°32′02.36″N, 73°49′33.30″E
