125 years ago, a halwai made this famous Ganpati temple in Pune

Maharashtra is land blessed with the presence of several Ganpati temples. While, most of the idols of Ganapati have self-manifested, there is a temple in Pune which made by sorrowful parents not only for the sake of their kith and kin but also for society.
Know about Dagdusheth Halwai

The story dates back to more than 125 years when Shri Dagdusheth Halwai and his wife Lakshmibai lived in Pune. As fate would have it, they lost their only son to the plague epidemic. It was then that they met a compassionate sage who asked them to build a Ganesha Temple in Pune not only for the welfare of his own family but also the world. Years later, when Lokmanya Tilak started the practice of organising annual Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Maharashtra, Dagdusheth Ganpati gained fame as the most adored deity in Pune.


Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati visiting hours
The shrine is open from 6 AM to 1 PM. However, the temples remains open throughout the day and night during Ganpati festival. The mid morning hours and afternoon hours is the best time to visit the temple without facing heavy crowd. Expect more crowds on Tuesdays and the weekends.

What to look forward to?

Look ahead to the group recitals of Ganpati Atharvashirsha, the delicious Prasad and the fact that you can catch a good sight of the deity from the road on a busy day.

How to reach?

The shrine is located in Budhwar Peth which lies 4 km from Pune railway station and 12 km from the airport.