Temples Tour of Pune

Discover more about Hindu culture by visiting significant shrines around Pune. Learn about the god Ganesha and explore the city's oldest market, offering an insight into the religious aspect of India.

Itinerary

We will meet at the specified time at Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati, a prominent temple in Pune. We will stop at the grand entrance to discuss its construction and observe the two marble sentinels.

Inside the temple, you will see the statue of the Hindu God Ganesha, adorned with over forty kilos of gold. The tour explains why Ganesha has the body of a human and the head of an elephant.

The journey continues to five other ancient temples dedicated to Ganesha, where you will learn about his significance in Hindu culture. At each shrine, we will receive blessings and insights into the religion.

Next, we visit the oldest market in Pune. Here, we will browse various stalls offering a wide range of local products.

The tour concludes in the Tulsi Baugh area.