Kasba Ganpati

Temple

Kasba Ganpati

Pune's presiding deity, established by Jijabai in the 17th century.

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The story

A small but deeply revered shrine, the first to be honoured in Pune's annual Ganeshotsav procession. Pause for the smell of marigolds and the sound of bells at dusk.

History notes

Established c. 1640 by Jijabai, mother of Shivaji Maharaj.

Hours

06:00 – 22:00

Best time

Aarti at dawn or dusk

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