On #Mahashivratri this is an attempt to list heritage Shiva temples in #Pune that go back over 250 years. #KnowPune 1) Onkareshwar : Built by Chimaji Appa younger brother of Bajirao-I in 1738 2) Kameshwar : Nene Ghat,Shaniwar Peth 3) Harihareshwar: Shaniwar Peth,since Peshwa Days
4) Someshwar - Raviwar Peth, since mid 1700s 5) Someshwar - Pashan, possibly over 300 years 6) Laxmaneshwar - Rasta Peth - from the late 1700s built by Sardar Raste 7) Amruteshwar-Siddheshwar - Shaniwar Peth, from mid 1700s built by Naik-Joshi Baramatikar
8) Vruddheshwar-Siddheshwar, Bhamburda (Shivajinagar) Village, banks of Mutha, from 1700s 9) Rameshwar- Shukrawar Peth, Mandai from mid 1700s 10) Phadke Mahadev ( Rameshwar) - Raviwar Peth,Built by Haripant Phadke from late 1700 11) Sangameshwar - from 1700s at Mula-Mutha Sangam
12) Siddhewshwar, Mangalwar Peth, from 1700s 13) Trimbakeshwar- Kasba, one of the very old temples could be 300+ years 14) Mrutunjayeshwar- Kothrud, from late 1700s 15) Shiva Mandir at Mahadji Shinde Chhatri - Deity from late 1700s
16) Kashi-Vishweshwar and Rameshwar - Shaniwar Peth, Natu Wada from early 1800s 17) Dayaram Johri Mahadev, Sadashiv Peth. 18) Mahadev Temple, Raviwar Peth built by Shamdas from 1700s. 19) Dwimangal Murti Temple, Tulshibaug, built in memory of Ramabai, Madhavrao Peshwa wife.
20)Trimbakeshwar - Opposite Shaniwar Wada, deity is 200+ year old 21) Panchaleshwar - Lakdi Pul, Karve Road, over 250 year old 22) Rhunmukteshwar - Kasba - atleast 150 years ( no photo) 23) Rhunmukteshwar - Ganesh/Raviwar Peth about 150 year old
24) Pataleshwar/Mahadev in Maali Ali Kasba since Pune was a village 1700s. 25) Nilkantheshwar - Opposite Mujumdar Wada, Kasba Peth, since mid 1700s 26) Mutheshwar - Over 100 year old,Shaniwar Peth nr Onkareshwar (No Photo) 27) Vishweshwar - Sadashiv Peth Houd, 1800s (no photo)
28) Mahadev in Somwar Peth/Kedareshwar nr Trishund Ganpati 250 years 29) Prasanneshwar - Opp KEM Hosp, probably 150 yr 30) Krushneshwar/Dravid Mahadev - Sadashiv Peth, late 1700s 31) TulshiBaug-Kashi Vishweshwar from late 1700s
32) Nageshwar - Deity believed to to be over 700 year old, temple may have been rebuilt 20-300 year ago Somwar Peth 33) Dev-Deveshwar - Parvati built in mid 1700s by Nanasaheb 34) Pataleshwar - Rock cut caves 1000-1200 years old
35) Kedareshwar nr Kasba Ganpati is one of the oldest deities in Pune. The present temple strcture though is rebuilt around mid 1700s.
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#Pune Ganesh Darshan today morning. For me it is also about revisiting Pune Heritage, partly seen partly hidden. We started from Sarvajanil Kaka statue reminding ourself of his contribution that led to the formation of the Congress.
We traced the history of the underground water channel that fed Pune City as we reached Akhil Mandai Mandal. The majestic Gajanan and Sharada Murti has a very natural poise. A quick snack at Baldevprasad Gupta was obviously due.
We crossed Attar Galli that ran a riot of colours as we approached Jilbya Maruti. Would you believe that in the 1740s a water stream flowed here. Jilbyaa Maruti Mandal Murti is among the most मोहक Murti in my view.
#Hanumajayanti The deity with the highest number of temples in #Pune undoubtedly is Maruti/Hanumant/Hanuman. In the central old parts of the city there are easily about a hundred temples and shrines dedicated to the God ! This thread refers to a few of the Hanuman temples. 1/6
During late Peshwa period there were approx 50 temples/shrines dedicated to the God. Considering that Pune that time was barely 4sq km, it meant that on an average about every 250m there was a Maruti temple. Today there are easily double the number. 2/6
Unlike many other deities, the Maruti temples were not intensive in terms of their religious observances and rituals. Hence there were Haunuman temples at various places. Most of the peths or wards had their own 'Pethecha Maruti'. 3/6
#MahaShivaratri Among historical temples in #Pune, those dedicated to Mahadev Shankar have the highest count, next to Maruti shrines. Over forty Mahadev deities have been blessing Pune over 200 years. Mahadev is also at other major temples of other deities. A thread 1/n
#Nageshwar at Somwar Peth is believed to be among the oldest temples in Pune. The temple was renovated in late 1700s and later a few decades ago. 2/n
#Vruddheshwar at Shivajinagar near Bal Gandharva was earlier the village of Bhambavde. Was considered a prominent deity then. 3/n
Story of 400m culinary journey - #Pune is the cultural capital of Maharashtra and Mandai the capital of Pune. An enthusiastic group, we walked around just within a 400m radial distance to explore the variety, and ate to our hearts and stomach's content. #KnowPune Thread 1/11
The first stop was Mandai itself – Baldev Prasad Gupta. For the small sized shop you can get an amazing variety – pohe/upma, pulav, puri-bhaji, samosa, vada and much more. My fav is the large jilebi – thick and plump, soft inside yet crunchy (not hard) on the outside. 2/11
Green Bakery is known to all Punekars. While bread and bakery is its staple, since many decades it has been selling crunchy patti samosa. The recipe of the filling has changed over the years as regulars may vouch. The samosas still have retained their crunch. 3/11
Barely a stone's throw from Mandai #Pune at the southern end of Bhau Maharaj Bol is the Thorat Chowk known to Punekars as Ratan Cycle Chowk. At this Chowk are located traditional #food shops that have their own speciality. Relatively less known they are a foodies delight !
The Unchi Pharsan House is known for quality 'pharsan'. In business since 1947 specialities include the white sweet potato chivda, the red spiced Potato chivda, shev, Dal moth, khari bundi and other items.
Just opposite is the Rajesh Bhel Kendra. The shop has been in existence since 90 years. The bhel tastes wonderful and unique because of the chutney that has hints of ginger. During the season expect raw mango bit in the bhel too. Be sure to taste it.
#Varanasi the #Marathi footprint - The thread shares some info about the history & contribution of Marathi people to Kashi. The Maratha Empire's aim over generations was to liberate Kashi however it could not fructify for various reasons at different ties. #Kashi#मराठी
Sant Eknath (1533-1599) believed to have written the Bhagwat in front of 'Sakshi' Gopal murti, presently at the Tailangswami Mutth. Eknath Maharaj is believed to have stayed at the Panchaganga Ghat for about two years.
Many Marathi families have made Varanasi their home over a few centuries. Some families believe that their forefathers arrived when Shivaji Maharaj's helped to resurrect the Bindu Madhav Temple destroyed by Aurangzeb. Since mid 1800s the Pant Pratinidhi have supported the temple.