Pune is famous for one of the most important Ganpati or Lord Ganesha temple i.e. Dagaduseth Halwai Temple, pune also has important temples like parvati temple, sarasbaugh ganesh temple and datta mandir. People visiting shirdi can spend one day for temple tour pune or pilgrimage tour of pune .Pune can also be visited for temples in pune and visit to famous ashtavinayak yatra, jyotirlinga bhimashankar temple,Triambakeshwar temple, shanishingnapur temple and Shirdi Saibaba temple all within a radius of less than 200 kms from pune.
Dagduseth Halwai Ganpati Temple :
Dagduseth Halwai Ganpati Temple is one of the oldest Ganpati temples in Pune,Maharashtra.Dagduseth Temple was Established in the year 1893. The temple is located close to Shaniwarwada in the heart of Pune city.The most impoortant land mark of pune is Dagduseth halwai Temple.The beautifull idol of Ganesha is adorned with gold and precious jewellery which have been offered to the Elephant God by the devotees as a token of their love and affection. The idol of Ganpati has a solid gold ear and is decorated with nearly 8 kilos of gold.The simple construction of the Ganpati temple allows the devotees to catch a glimpse of the Ganesh idol even from outside the temple.The Dagduset Ganpati temple is visited by hundreds of devotees on a daily basis.
Sarasbaug Ganapati temple Pune :
The "Sarasbaug Ganapati" temple is run under the auspices of Shree Devdeveshwar Sansthan, Parvati and Kothrud. The Sarasbaug temple houses the idol of Shree Siddhivinayak (God who makes wishes true). A sacred ground of faith for millions of devotees in Pune and around the world, on an average the Sarasbaug temple receives ten thousand visitors a day and this figure goes upto eighty thousand devotees per day on Ganesha Chaturthi and other special occasions.
Parvati Temple Pune :
Parvati is the one of the most scenic locations in Pune. It is situated at a height of 2100 feet above sea level. The temples on Parvati hill are the oldest heritagestructures in Pune and reminiscent of the Peshwa dynasty. It offers an aerial view of the city and for the punekars, it is a respite from the noise and pollution of city life .
Datta Mandir Pune:
This famous temple of Pune is known as Dagdu Halwai Datta Mandir. Devotees residing in Pune and around often visit this temple and offer their prayers. Everyday, Poojas are performed twice. On Thursdays, several special poojas are performed which attract a great number of people.
Omkareshwar Temple Pune :
Omkareshwar temple is one of the biggest temples in Pune. This hallowed shrine of Lord Shiva stands as a symbol of endurance as it had survived the havoc created by the 1962 Panshet floods. Known for its extravagant style of construction and huge domes, the temple becomes one of the main attractions in Pune.