Pune Darshan/Local
Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
Srimanta Dagdusheth Halwai is considered to be the holy place of Lord Ganesha for devotees all over Pune. Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Trust is a Ganesha Mandal and a place of worship for lakhs of devotees.
Dagdusheth Halwai was a famous sweets merchant in Pune. People also gave him the title of rich because he was given a lot of respect and respect in the society. In 1892, Dagdusheth’s only son died due to this plague. Due to the death of his only son, a mountain of grief fell on Dagdusheth. Then Dagdusheth Halwai’s spiritual guru Madhavnath Maharaj advised Dagdusheth that you should adopt an idol of Ganesha and take care of it like a child and nurture it. Following the Guru’s advice, both Dagdusheth and his wife got a beautiful and attractive Ganesha idol made from Sri Kumbhar. And with great devotion and devotion, the idol was installed. After this, people started coming to this Ganpati temple in large numbers for darshan.
Although this temple looks beautiful on any day of the year, a different beauty can be seen here during Ganeshotsav. Decorations are done here according to different themes every year.
Shaniwar Wada
The first Bajirao Peshwa built the 13-room Peshwa’s palace i.e. Shaniwar Wada in the year 1736. This palace was the main residence of the Peshwas. It is a symbol of the culture of Pune. Shaniwarwada has been designed with safety in mind. The main entrance of Shaniwar Wada is known as Delhi Darwaza and other gates are known as Ganesh, Mastani, Jambhal, Chudchi. In front of Shaniwar Wada is the statue of Bajirao I on horseback. Shaniwarwada has many places to see like Ganesh Mahal, Rang Mahal, Arsa Mahal, Ivory Mahal, Diwankhana and fountains.
Such facilities were made in this palace that 1000 people could live in this palace at the same time. During the 18th century, the fort was considered the main center of Indian politics. The Shaniwar Wada fort was under the control of the Peshwas of the Marathas till about 1818. After this, in 1828, a major part of this palace was destroyed in a terrible fire and today the fort remains as a historical monument and is one of the tourist spots in Maharashtra.
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Aga Khan Palace
Spread over 19 acres in the Yerawada area of Pune, the Aga Khan Palace is famous for its stunning blend of Italian style architecture. It is a unique combination of Italian arches and huge luxurious lawns. The palace is spread over 7 acres of sprawling, well-kept lawns and has five grand halls within its premises. Moreover, a 2.5 meter wide corridor surrounds the palace, which has two floors. The palace was designed by renowned architect Charles Correa.
Today, the Aga Khan Palace is the headquarters of the Gandhi National Memorial Institute. In addition, it houses many beautiful exhibits of the era including personal belongings of the Mahatma. Additionally, it has many photographs and artefacts related to Gandhi and other freedom fighters of the Indian freedom movement. The purpose behind building the Aga Khan Palace was to help the local people of Pune financially. In 1892, Pune was facing a drought. People did not get food grains to eat. They had neither work nor money. Seeing the plight of the people, Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan decided to build this palace, which provided a means of livelihood to many people.
Saras Baug
Sarasbagh Ganapati Temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesha has a beautiful and rich historical past. The presiding deity of the temple, Shri Ganesha, is called Shri Siddhivinayak, as its trunk is turned to the right. The temple is also popular by the name of Talyatala Ganapati, owing to its position atop an island in the middle of a lake.
Being a short distance away from the Parvati Temple, this temple was also used by the Marathas to discuss and execute military strategy against the Nizam and the British Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Peshwa, his commanders and advisors used to go secretly into the lake by boat operated by African natives to discuss issues and plans.This temple is a holy ground for millions of devotees in Nepal and around the world. On an average, 10,000 devotees visit Ganapati every day in the Sarasbagh temple. This daily figure reaches eighty thousand devotees on the occasions of Ganesh Chaturthi and Sankashti Chaturthi. A fair is also organized in the temple premises on the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a Hindu Temple, it is located in Maharashtra, India. It is a newly added attraction for Pune residents and visitors. This Temple was opened on 19 February 2017. though there are many temples which are dedicated to Swaminarayan the architecture and the Maintainance of the temple make us visit that place.
The entire structure is made of Rajasthan’s pink sandstone. Carved pillars, walls, and ceiling are breathtaking and will keep you amazed. With the beautiful landscaping and the walking path, you are bound to spend quality time. You will keep looking around and appreciating it for a long time. The canteen at the Mandir campus serves decent snacks and deserts.
With its beautiful architecture, the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir attracts tourists from all over the world and this is said to be the most beautiful temple in the 21st century.
