This is a self created(Swayambhoo)
Deity.In the year 1636 this shrine was consecrated by Rani Jijamata when
Shahajiraje constructed the palace in Pune.
This statue is sculptured in
a black stone.It was 45 cms in height but as the devotees went on applying
'Shendur",the height became 90 cms and width1.5m.There are dimonds in the
eyes and pearls in the naval.