Tour Details:
- – Dates: September 7 to 17, 2024
- – Batch 1: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- – Batch 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- – Capacity: 20 people per batch
Inclusions:
The tour will be led by a knowledgeable guide from the State Tourism Department.
Every participant will be given a small water bottle for the trip.
There are nominal fees for both Indian and foreign tourists.
1. Tambdi Jogeshwari:
The idol of Tambdi Jogeshwari was discovered during the time of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj while a golden plough was being used to till the land, marking the beginning of the Maratha era. The temple, situated in Budhwar Peth, remains a significant site of worship.
2. Kasba Ganpati:
The Kasba Ganpati temple is recognized as Pune’s foremost Ganpati, a title given by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. The temple was commissioned by Jijabai (Jijausaheb) after a Ganpati idol was found in Pune, making it a significant emblem of the city’s spiritual and cultural legacy.
3. Guruji Talim:
Founded in 1887 by the Shinde and Nalban families, Guruji Talim is celebrated as the “Manacha Tisra Ganpati,” which translates to the third most esteemed Ganpati in Pune. This Ganpati represents the unity between the Hindu and Muslim communities.
4. Tulshibaug:
Tulshibaug is named after the Tulshibaug Wada, a complex that features temples dedicated to Lord Ram, Ganpati, and Shankar. The Tulshibaug Ram Temple was built during the Peshwa era, following the Battle of Panipat in 1761, under the guidance of Naro Appaji Khire, who served as the Subhedar of Pune.
5. Kesariwada
The Kesariwada Ganpati, referred to as ‘Manacha Pachva Ganpati’ or the fifth most esteemed Ganpati, plays a central role in the Ganesh Utsav celebrations. This idol, along with the devotion of the people of Pune, symbolizes the city’s historical fight for freedom. Renowned for its magnificence and cultural importance, the theme of the pandal frequently reflects the nation’s history and its struggle for independence.
Other relevant Ganpati Mandal’s in the City.
Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati:
Established in 1892 by Bhausaheb Rangari in Budhwar Peth, this Ganpati is renowned for its distinctive idol, which illustrates Lord Ganesha defeating a demon that symbolizes British rule. This Ganpati was one of the first to be showcased publicly during the Ganeshotsav, a tradition that remains vibrant to this day.
Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati:
The Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati was founded by a couple who tragically lost their only son to a plague in the late 1800s. Following the guidance of a sage, they constructed this temple, which has since become one of the most renowned Ganpati temples in Pune. The temple is now managed by the trust established by their adopted son, Govindsheth.
Akhil Mandai Ganpati:
This is among the oldest Ganesh Mandals in Pune. The Mandai Ganpati attracts many local Hindu residents and visitors from outside the city during the annual Ganesh Festival. The idol features Lord Ganesh seated on a swing alongside Goddess Sharada.