Shree Kasba Ganapati Mandal — Attraction in Pune

Pune, once the seat of power of the Marathas, is a city located on the confluence of the rivers, Mula and Mutha.

The history of the growth of Pune from a small village, Punawadi, to the fastest growing metropolis in India, is highly impressive. The landscape used to be dotted with temples adorned with beautiful sculptures, built at various points of time. Most of these temples were destroyed in the battles that ensued.

In the year 1630 AD, the queen Jijabai Bhosale arrived in Pune with her son Shivaji. Young Shivaji, who was only aged 12, was disturbed by the pathetic plight of the mavals. Shivaji vowed to liberate the mavals from the Mughals. At the same time, an idol of Lord Ganesh was found near the house of Vinayak Thakar, who used to reside close to the residence of the queen, Jijabai Bhosle. Jijabai perceived this as an auspicious moment and promptly built a temple, which is today known as the famous Shri Kasba Ganpati Mandir. Young Shivaji started building the empire of ‘Swarajya’ after this auspicious moment.

Since then, Pune is also known as the city of Lord Ganesh and witnessed the cultural development. Lord Ganesh is the Lord of knowledge and the destroyer of obstacles. Therefore, Lord Ganesh is worshipped on every auspicious occasion. The Peshwas were ardent followers of Lord Ganesh. During the regime of the Peshwas, Shaniwarwada--the house of the Peshwas witnessed the grand celebrations for Lord Ganesh.

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Facts about Shri Kasba Ganpati

One of the most ancient temples in Maharashtra Located in the heart of Pune Installed by Shivaji Maharaj and Jijabai in 1639 Local deity of Pune First honored Ganpati Belief in empowerment of women Unique Immersion Procession Platform for socio-economic development In 1893, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, the great freedom fighter of India, initiated the Ganesh festival with the intention to bring like-minded people together to share ideas and exchange thoughts on freeing India from the British regime. Tilak started celebrating the Ganesh festival from his own house at Kesari Wada. Others followed and started celebrating the Ganesh festival.

On this day, the offerings to the Lord, which till then was a private affair in every home, were brought out in the open and a common platform was created. Thus, came into being, the ‘Sarvajanik Ganpati’ in the year 1893. This brought the people together and people heard ‘kirtans’ (devotional songs) which resulted in mass education and helped bridge the gap between the different classes in society. It also created awareness among the people regarding the British regime. Solutions to common sufferings were also resolved at the gatherings. Tilak’s endeavor led to the formation of numerous clubs or mandals in Pune. This gave a new dimension to the Ganpati festival.

In the Ganesh festival, each mandal had its own special Ganesh idol made. On the 10th day of the Ganesh festival, the idol of Lord Ganesh is immersed in the river. Kasba Ganpati, being the local deity of Pune, was conferred the privilege of immersing the idol of Lord Ganesh first in the river.

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Ganesh Chaturthi is a big thing in Pune. Lots of Ganesh Idols, beautifully decorated. Kasba Ganpati is one of the oldest Ganpatis of Pune. One must visit, specially during Ganesh Chaturthi time to seek blessings from the lord. The construction is old built with stones that shows the old heritage. You feel peace and calm. The idol is beautiful. Had a divine experience. One of the Old Ganapati Temple in Pune. Travel in the morning to the temple, you will feel good. Best Spiritual Place indeed...!! This is the fist Manache ganpati temple which is located in the oldest part of the city in Kasba peth.

There is a regular temple there but also have a very beautiful idol at the time of Ganpati festival. Kasba Ganpati is the GRAM DAIVAT of Pune. THIS WAS MY REPEATED visit to Kasba Peth Ganpati Temple. The temple is of a simple structure. The temple is most famous in local people. We find many devotees at the time of our visit. Kasba peth Ganpati beig GRAM DEVATA, he has the first privilege in the Ganesh Utsav procession. SPARE JUST 10 MINUTES FOR VISIT. In the list of 1st five famous Ganapathi mandala. Old but neatly maintained temple. Situated near Shanivarvada. Lot of events arranged during Ganapathi festival. Located in the heart of Pune city, this small temple of Lord Ganesha. It was established by Chhatrapati Shivaji in the seventeenth century.

It is revered by all Punekars and it is accorded pride of place as "Manaacha Pahila Ganpati " in the ten day long Ganesh festival. The procession on Visarjan (Immersion) day is led by this Ganesha Mandal

The temple itself is built in the typical Puneri Wada style, with the Lord represented by a "Tandala".

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Facts about Shri Kasba Ganpati

One of the most ancient temples in Maharashtra Located in the heart of Pune Installed by Shivaji Maharaj and Jijabai in 1639 Local deity of Pune First honored Ganpati Belief in empowerment of women Unique Immersion Procession Platform for socio-economic development In 1893, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, the great freedom fighter of India, initiated the Ganesh festival with the intention to bring like-minded people together to share ideas and exchange thoughts on freeing India from the British regime. Tilak started celebrating the Ganesh festival from his own house at Kesari Wada. Others followed and started celebrating the Ganesh festival.

On this day, the offerings to the Lord, which till then was a private affair in every home, were brought out in the open and a common platform was created. Thus, came into being, the ‘Sarvajanik Ganpati’ in the year 1893. This brought the people together and people heard ‘kirtans’ (devotional songs) which resulted in mass education and helped bridge the gap between the different classes in society. It also created awareness among the people regarding the British regime. Solutions to common sufferings were also resolved at the gatherings. Tilak’s endeavor led to the formation of numerous clubs or mandals in Pune. This gave a new dimension to the Ganpati festival.

In the Ganesh festival, each mandal had its own special Ganesh idol made. On the 10th day of the Ganesh festival, the idol of Lord Ganesh is immersed in the river. Kasba Ganpati, being the local deity of Pune, was conferred the privilege of immersing the idol of Lord Ganesh first...