Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
श्रीमंत दगडूशेठ हलवाई गणपती
Pune’s most popular Ganesha temple, famous for its richly gold-adorned Ganesha idol, and the focal point of citywide worship during the Ganesh festival.
The temple was founded in the late 19th century by the sweetmaker Dagdusheth. Its main idol stands about 2.2 m tall and is covered in gold jewellery. Devotees fill the area in front of the temple all day, and visitors can view the idol directly from the entrance facing the street. During the ten-day Ganesh festival, the temple builds themed palace decorations, glows with lights at night, and hosts grand processions to welcome and farewell the deity. Entry is free. Keep an eye on your belongings, and leave your shoes in storage outside the entrance.
Opening hours
About 06:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Lal Mahal
- Shaniwar Wada
- Vishrambaug Wada
- Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
- Pataleshwar Cave Temple
- Saras Baug
- Parvati Hill
- Pu La Deshpande Udyan (Pune–Okayama Friendship Garden)