Place 1: Dagduseth Halwai Ganapati
Call me religious! it is so because our parents used to take us to places of religious importance. The influence still exists.
I love the stories these places have and wanted to share from Wiki:
Dagadusheth Halwai (Dagadusheth Gadve) was Lingayat trader originally from Karnataka and settled in Pune. His original surname was "Gadve" but later more renowned as Halwai (sweetmaker) as his surname due to his profession.Later he was known as Dagadusheth Halwai. Original Halwai shop still exists near by named Kaka Halwai (as franchise run by his posterity of "Gadve Family" ) near Datta Mandir in Pune.
He was very famous and rich sweet trader. He was a very virtuous and righteous man. Shri.. Datta Mandir placed in Budhwar Peth, Pune was their residential Building. During those times in the outbreak of plague Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai lost his son. Due to this episode he himself and his wife were very depressed and disturbed. During the same time his Guruji Shri.. Madhavnath Maharaj consoled him and advised him to make two idols of God Shri. Datta Maharaj and Shri. Ganpati and asked him to worship them and to take care of them like his own son. In future just as offspring brings radiance to his father´s name these idols would do the same for him. And as per his Guruji´s advice he made two idols of Shri.. Datta Maharaj and Shri. Ganpati, and this very idol is the first idol, now this idol is placed in Aakara Maruti Temple, Shukrawar Peth, this idol is worshiped everyday with detailed rituals and rites.
He later established the Halwai Ganapati Trust. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, during the British Raj, gave a public form to the Ganesh festival celebrations as a way of getting around an order that barred public meetings.
Why visit this place? If you really like to explore the core city, this is the place. It also has many important places near by like Shaniwar wada, etc that we covered on this day. These places are very important for the culture and history of Pune.
There will be queue but at the end of it, where you can see the idol - do sit for few minutes. I found peace. I hope you do too! Don't forget to buy modak from here. Yummy!!!
Place 2: Shaniwar wada
This is a fort where Peshwa rulers of Maratha Empire used to stay. The palace was hugely destroyed by fire, the howabouts are not clear. The outside structure and fountains are still intact and is worth a visit. This structure does give base for imagining the past glory of the olden days. I was able to see the music and sights with little effort.
We went in peak summer. Would suggest get some head cover before you venture out in the head. After an hour of roaming around, I was at the verge of sunstroke. Ensure to dehydrate yourself at regular intervals.
Place 3: Pataleshwar Cave Temple
The Pataleshwar Cave Temple (also called Panchaleshvara or Bamburde) is a rock-cut cave temple, carved out in the 8th century in the Rashtrakuta period. It was originally situated outside the town, but the city limits have expanded so that it is now located on the downtown Jangli Maharaj Road.
Well after breakfast and lazing around, this was the first place we visited in Pune but we didnt want to appear predictable for our love for caves. We walked bit in SB road till the bus stop, took any bus towards Pune Station. Get down at Jangli Maharaj Road/Corporation or Shivajinagar Post Office.
The name Jangli Maharaj sounded so exotic, we decided to go to this temple and Pataleshwar temple is right next to it. And also has a side entrance to go to Pataleshwar temple.
Walk upto shivaji statue to get bus till Dagduseth or Shaniwar wada.
Place 4: Vishrambaug Wada and Laxmi Road:
Laxmi road is for shopaholics. Well you might just find yourself few wears at throw away prices. Well it is worth atleast road view shopping even if you dont buy anything. Also you will find things to munch on as you walk along.
Vishrambaug Wada is a eye candy for all those who love old architecture made of wood. The intricate pillars would swoon you. This palace is converted into a museum that conveys the way Pune has expanded and the history Pune was subjected to. Some of the sketches/maps and details are in Marathi and personally I had problem in understanding the flow.
I was brave enough to wait for the bus but the heat of peak summer made me cranky and AM just forced me to take a rikshaw. One upside of staying in locality like SB road, ricks don't deny a ride.
Call me religious! it is so because our parents used to take us to places of religious importance. The influence still exists.
I love the stories these places have and wanted to share from Wiki:
Dagadusheth Halwai (Dagadusheth Gadve) was Lingayat trader originally from Karnataka and settled in Pune. His original surname was "Gadve" but later more renowned as Halwai (sweetmaker) as his surname due to his profession.Later he was known as Dagadusheth Halwai. Original Halwai shop still exists near by named Kaka Halwai (as franchise run by his posterity of "Gadve Family" ) near Datta Mandir in Pune.
He was very famous and rich sweet trader. He was a very virtuous and righteous man. Shri.. Datta Mandir placed in Budhwar Peth, Pune was their residential Building. During those times in the outbreak of plague Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai lost his son. Due to this episode he himself and his wife were very depressed and disturbed. During the same time his Guruji Shri.. Madhavnath Maharaj consoled him and advised him to make two idols of God Shri. Datta Maharaj and Shri. Ganpati and asked him to worship them and to take care of them like his own son. In future just as offspring brings radiance to his father´s name these idols would do the same for him. And as per his Guruji´s advice he made two idols of Shri.. Datta Maharaj and Shri. Ganpati, and this very idol is the first idol, now this idol is placed in Aakara Maruti Temple, Shukrawar Peth, this idol is worshiped everyday with detailed rituals and rites.
He later established the Halwai Ganapati Trust. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, during the British Raj, gave a public form to the Ganesh festival celebrations as a way of getting around an order that barred public meetings.
Why visit this place? If you really like to explore the core city, this is the place. It also has many important places near by like Shaniwar wada, etc that we covered on this day. These places are very important for the culture and history of Pune.
There will be queue but at the end of it, where you can see the idol - do sit for few minutes. I found peace. I hope you do too! Don't forget to buy modak from here. Yummy!!!
Place 2: Shaniwar wada
This is a fort where Peshwa rulers of Maratha Empire used to stay. The palace was hugely destroyed by fire, the howabouts are not clear. The outside structure and fountains are still intact and is worth a visit. This structure does give base for imagining the past glory of the olden days. I was able to see the music and sights with little effort.
We went in peak summer. Would suggest get some head cover before you venture out in the head. After an hour of roaming around, I was at the verge of sunstroke. Ensure to dehydrate yourself at regular intervals.
Place 3: Pataleshwar Cave Temple
The Pataleshwar Cave Temple (also called Panchaleshvara or Bamburde) is a rock-cut cave temple, carved out in the 8th century in the Rashtrakuta period. It was originally situated outside the town, but the city limits have expanded so that it is now located on the downtown Jangli Maharaj Road.
Well after breakfast and lazing around, this was the first place we visited in Pune but we didnt want to appear predictable for our love for caves. We walked bit in SB road till the bus stop, took any bus towards Pune Station. Get down at Jangli Maharaj Road/Corporation or Shivajinagar Post Office.
The name Jangli Maharaj sounded so exotic, we decided to go to this temple and Pataleshwar temple is right next to it. And also has a side entrance to go to Pataleshwar temple.
Walk upto shivaji statue to get bus till Dagduseth or Shaniwar wada.
Place 4: Vishrambaug Wada and Laxmi Road:
Laxmi road is for shopaholics. Well you might just find yourself few wears at throw away prices. Well it is worth atleast road view shopping even if you dont buy anything. Also you will find things to munch on as you walk along.
Vishrambaug Wada is a eye candy for all those who love old architecture made of wood. The intricate pillars would swoon you. This palace is converted into a museum that conveys the way Pune has expanded and the history Pune was subjected to. Some of the sketches/maps and details are in Marathi and personally I had problem in understanding the flow.
I was brave enough to wait for the bus but the heat of peak summer made me cranky and AM just forced me to take a rikshaw. One upside of staying in locality like SB road, ricks don't deny a ride.
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