Dashabhuja temple, Pune
Dashabhuja temple, Pune

The Dashabhuja Ganpati temple is situated on Karve road, at 5 minutes distance from the Mrutunjayeshwar temple. This temple was also owned by Sardar Haripant Phadke, a Sardar of Peshwa and was subsequently donated to the Peshwas as dowry. Dashabhuja Ganpati occupies an important place in the hearts of Ganesha devotees in Pune. This temple is visited by thousands of devotees every day and the number increases ten times during Ganesh Chaturthi.

According to historical evidences, the temple of Dashabhuja Ganpati was built during the reign of Peshwas. The temple was founded when one of the sardars of Peshwa, Haripant Phadke was building a well on the plot he owned here. It has also been documented that this temple was further donated to the Peshwas as a part of dowry. 

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How to Reach:

Paud is the name of the village on the western side on the road and “Phata” means diversion. By Rail: The nearest Railway Station to the temple is Pune railway station.

Address

महर्षि, Karve Nagar Rd, Pandurang Colony, Erandwane, Pune, Maharashtra 411004

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See also  Vigneshwara Temple, Pune

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