Abhishek Puja At Saptashrungi

Saptashrungi, located in Nashik, Maharashtra, is one of the most important Shakti Peeths in India. The temple is dedicated to Saptashrungi Mata. Performing Abhishek puja at Saptashrungi is very beneficial to devotees. Many people ask, "Why is Saptashrungi half shakti peeth?" The answer lies in its mythological roots. It is believed that after the self-immolation, when Lord Shiva was wandering around the world to carry her body, Lord Vishnu cut her body into 51 pieces and her right arm fell at Saptshrungi, making it a half Shakti Peeth.

The Saptashrungi Abhishek is a powerful ritual where sankalp is taken in the name of the devotees. Then sacred substances like milk, water, honey, turmeric and sandalwood paste are poured over the idol while chanting Saptashrungi Devi Mantra "ॐ कं छं डं धं मं सं क्षं दल दल दालीनी । खल खल खालीनी चंड मुंड मारीनी ।। हंकाल हंकाल हंकाल वादीनी आई माई महिषासुरमर्दिनी । प्रचंड तेजोमये तेज कारीणी दु:शासन दुराचार विघातिनी ।।" Puja is complete and blessings are taken by the devotees. At the end, prasad is given by the pujari to devotees.