Pune, also previously known as Poona, is one of the most important industrial and educational hubs of India, with an estimated population of 6,200,000. It has been ranked "the most liveable city in India" several times. Pune is also considered to be the cultural capital of Maharashtra and the educational capital of India. The city is situated to the west of the lush greenery of the Western ghats, surrounded by mountains and hill forts. It has thriving educational, IT, agricultural and manufacturing sectors along with a vibrant nightlife consisting of local & global restaurants, pubs and clubs.
Shaniwar Wada is a historical fortification in the city of Pune, India.
Ashtavinayaka is a Sanskrit term which means "eight Ganeshas". The Ashtavinayaka yatra trip refers to a pilgrimage to the eight Hindu temples in the state of Maharashtra, India, centered around the city of Pune, that house eight distinct idols of Ganesh, in a pre-ascertained sequence. Ganesh is the Hinduism/Hindu deity of unity, prosperity, learning, and removing obstacles. Each of these temples has its own individual legend and history, as distinct from each other as the murtis in each temple. The form of each murti of Ganesh and his trunk are distinct from one another. There are other temples of eight Ganesh in various other parts of Maharashtra; however, the ones around Pune are more well known and visited. It is believed that to complete the Ashtavinayak Yatra, one must revisit the first Ganpati after visiting all the eight Ganpatis.
The Kasba Ganapati refers to both a particular murti of the god Ganapati in Pune, India, as well as to the temple built around the murti. The Kasba Ganapati is the presiding deity (gramadevata) of Pune.
Wai is a town in Satara district of Maharashtra state in India. Located on the Krishna River, Wai was a prominent town during the Peshwa era. Two important Marathi Brahmin from ruling families had their origins here: Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi and Gopikabai, wife of Nanasaheb Peshwa.
Kasba Peth or Kasba is the oldest residential part, "Peth " (locality), in Pune, India. It is adjacent to the historic Shaniwar Wada palace-fort. Kasba Peth was the first Peth to be established sometime during the 5th century, and is the oldest area in Pune. It is called the "Heart of Pune City". In the history of Pune, the city was once known as "Kasbe Pune".
The Dashabhuja Temple is a Hindu temple in Pune, in the Maharashtra state of India. This temple was once owned by Sardar Haripant Phadke, a Sardar of Peshwa and was later donated to the Peshwas as dowry. Dashabhuja Ganapati temple is visited by thousands of devotees every day and the number increases during Ganesh Chaturthi. The idol of Ganpati or Ganesh seen here has his elephant trunk resting on his right-hand side, which is supposed to be rarer and more sacred than other forms of the Ganesh idol.
Nashirabad is a small town in Jalgaon district in the northern Maharashtra state in India. It was named after Nasiruddin Badshah. The earlier name of the town was Solnimbhore. This was due to fact that the town had 16 Hanuman temples and 16 main doors.
The Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati temple is a Hindu Temple located in Pune and is dedicated to the Hindu god Ganesh. The temple is visited by over hundred thousand pilgrims every year. Devotees of the temple include celebrities and chief ministers of Maharashtra who visit during the annual ten-day Ganeshotsav festival. The main Ganesh idol is insured for sum of ₹10 million (US$130,000). The Temple is 130 years old. It celebrated 125 years of its Ganapati in 2017.
Shaniwar Peth is a historic ward in the centre of the Indian city of Pune. Shaniwar means Saturday in Marathi and other Indian languages.
Bharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal, popularly known as Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal or just 'Mandal', is an Indian institute providing resources and training for historical researchers. It is located at Pune in Maharashtra state. The institute was founded in 1910 by the veteran Indian historian V. K. Rajwade and Sardar K. C. Mehendale.V.K.Rajwade founded 'Bharat Itihas Samshodhak Mangal in Pune, on 7 July 1910 to facilitate historical research.
Mahatma Phule Mandai is the biggest retail vegetable market in the city of Pune, India. The market is housed in an iconic building from the British colonial era in the Shukrawar Peth locality in the center of the city.
Tulshibaug is an area in Pune City in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is located in the old city area. Its main features are a historic temple precinct and a large market.
Sadashiv Peth is an area located in Pune, in Maharashtra State of the Republic of India. It was founded by Madhavrao Peshwa in honour of Sadashivrao Peshwa.
Rasta Peth is an oldest neighbourhood located in the city of Pune, India. The name is derived from the name of Raste who was a relative of Peshwa’s in the Maratha Empire.
Appa Balwant Chowk is a popular crossroads in the Shaniwar Peth neighborhood of Pune, India that is particularly noted for the concentration of bookshops in the area. It is also the site of the 15th century Tambdi Jogeshwari temple.
The Laxmi Narsimha Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an Avatar of Vishnu, located in western India, in Pune district of the state of Maharashtra. The temple is located at the confluence of Bhima river and Nira river, at the south eastern tip of Pune district, in Indapur taluka. Shri Narsimha of Nira Narsingpur is the family deity of many people from Maharashtra the prominent ones being the families of the previous Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Vinchurkar family, Argade family, Kakade family, Devale family and the Mitragotri family.
Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganapati is a Ganesha statue in Pune. It was the first Sarvajanik Ganesha of India.
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