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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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One unique sculpture carved on the Front wall of temple is a one-horned rhinoceros which is being tied tight with iron chains by British soldiers. This is a clever depiction of historical fact that after battle of Plassey in 1757, the British had captured Bengal and Assam.

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The exteriors of this temple are also decorated with the images of God Shiva & God Vishnu, as the original plan was to dedicate this temple to God Shiva. 

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