Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
Location: Budhwar Peth
The temple was established in 1893 by Dagdusheth Halwai, a sweet maker and businessman from Pune, after the loss of his son during a plague epidemic. Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak supported the temple and promoted Ganesh Utsav as a public festival to unite people during the freedom movement.
Temple Details
Basic Information
Temple Name
Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
Location
Budhwar Peth
District
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Architecture
The temple is built in traditional Maharashtrian Hindu architectural style with a beautifully decorated sanctum and a grand entrance. The temple is famous for its gold ornaments and artistic decoration around the idol of Lord Ganesha.
Temple Gallery
Full Address
Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, Ganpati Bhavan, Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra – 411002, India
Temple Description
Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple is one of the most famous and respected Ganesh temples in Maharashtra. The temple attracts thousands of devotees daily, especially during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The idol of Lord Ganesha is known for its beauty and divine presence.