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Hand-drawn urban sketch of Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati in Pune

Temple

Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati

Pune's most famous Ganesh temple, ornate and golden.

Timings04:00 – 23:30

Best time Evening aarti

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The story

Founded by sweet maker Dagdusheth Halwai in the 1890s. The deity is decked daily in fresh flowers and gold. Devotees believe this deity grants their wishes and is hence called 'SiddhiVinayak' -grantor of boons.

History notes

Founded c. 1893.

Hours

04:00 – 23:30

Best time

Evening aarti

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