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The #TrishundMayureshwarGanapathiTemple is a beautiful temple located in the center of Pune City in Somwar Peth, on the banks of Nagazari. This exquisitely carved temple is believed to be built in 1754 to 1770 by Bhimgirji Gosavi.
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There are 2 sculptured ‘dwarpalakas’ at entrance along with other elaborated carved peacock, parrots & elephants in combat. It has exquisite stone sculptures, arches & domes are still intact, despite being exposed, for close to 375 years.
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The idol of Shri Ganesha is very unique in this temple because, He is seen with three trunks (Trishund) & six hands, seated on a peacock (Mayureshwar). This is a very rare depiction of Lord Ganesha and hence the name #TrishundMayureshwarGanapathiTemple
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