PUNE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
Bhavani Peth, Pune 411042
Established On 1 May 1997
Kasba Peth : [Established During 1637-62]
Kasba Peth was the first Peth to be established somewhere in the 14th century, and is the oldest area in Pune. Kasba Ganpati the Gram Daivat of Pune, is in Kasba Peth. This temple was built in Shivaji Maharaja's reign. There is a story behind the Kasba Ganpati, some children had brought cows for grazing over there. These children found an idol of Ganapati at this place. Then they colored this idol and started worshipping it. Shivaji Maharaja's mother Jijabai also visited there whenever she came to Lal Mahal. Hence Dadoji Konddeo built a pendol in front of the idol, this is where today's Kasba Ganpati Temple.
Today one can also find the old structured residences called 'Wada', which is commonly found in Kasba Peth. It is a residential area and also Known as the Kumbhar wada (earthen pot makers) and brass and copper utensils manufacturers are also found their. Lal Mahal and Kasba Ganpati Temple are some of the famous places over here.
Mangalwar Peth : [Established 1663]
In 1662 when Shaiste Khan had came to Pune with an intention to defeat Shivaji Maharaj, the Place where he stayed was known as 'Shaistepura', the same place today is known as Mangalwar Peth. It was also known as 'Astapura'. This area was famous for different businesses. Mangalwar Peth was destroyed during the Panshet dam's flood. The Temple of 'Trishund Ganapati' and 'Omkareshwar' is located in this area. Kamala Nehru Hospital is also located in this Peth. Today the business of transportation is carried out in this area.
Bhavani Peth :
[Established During 1767]Bhavani Mata Mandir and Palkhi Vithoba Mandir are the best tourist attraction of Bhavani Peth. It is named after the Goddess Bhavani whose temple is in which was set up in 1763. In olden days there were many "bore" trees in this area, thus it was also known as 'Borevan'. In the era of Peshwa's, 'Sardar Nana Phadanvisan' had given a startup to Business in Bhavani Peth. He allowed many businessmen to keep their storages in this area, and later this part of city turned in to another big business place. Further they built the temple of 'Bhavani Mata' due to which it is named as Bhavani Peth. Today it has a large timber, hardware and steel market. Some of the famous places over here are Shri Bhavani Mata Mandir and Timbar market.
Ghorpade Peth :
[Established During 1781]Different places of Pune is named in the memory of famous Sardar's of Peshwa's era. Ghorpade Peth has been named after the memory of the Sardar Ghorpade. Now a days it is a residential area.
Nana Peth :
[Established During 1789]'Nihal Peth' was the ancient name of Nana Peth. It has been named after the memory of the Nana Phadanvis in the year 1761. Here you can find the Temple of 'Nivdungya Vithoba'. Every year the 'Palkhi' of 'Sant Tukaram Maharaja' takes a halt in this temple while going to 'Ashadi Vari'. Today in Nana Peth a Wholesale Market of grocery is found and also a market of automotive spare parts. Ghodepir, Agyari and Nivdungya Vithoba Temple are famous places in this area.
Ganj Peth :
[Established During 1789]Ganj Peth was inhabited in the rule of Sawai Madhavrao Peshwa. It was known as 'Muzaffarjang' later it was renamed as Ganj Peth. It was a commercial center predominated by traders, weavers, etc. Ganj Peth is the place where Mahatma Jyotirao Phule used to stay. Earlier Women and Backward class People were not allowed to take education, at that time Phule had struggled a lot for education of women and Backward class people and in the year 1852 he opened the first school for untouchables. His wife Savitribai Phule had taken task for the women education in the same area. The school for Women and Untouchables was opened in Ganj Peth where he used to stay. The resident of the Phule is now known as 'Rashtriya Smarak'.
Rasta Peth :
[Established During 1783]Earlier Rasta Peth was known as 'Shivpuri', it was found in the year 1776. Rasta Peth had been named after the memory of the 'Sardar Anandrao Laxmanrao Raste'. Anandrao constructed a huge building - Raste Wada. It took 9 years to build the building ( Raste Wada ). King Edward Memorial ( K.E.M) Hospital and Maharashtra State Electricity Board (M.S.E.B) is located in this area. Shiral Sheth chowk and Shiv Temple are famous here. Today most of the families in Rasta Peth are South Indian.
Guruwar Peth / Vetal Peth :
[Established During 1730] Guruwar Peth was developed by Jivajipant Khasgiwale in the year 1730's. It is also known as 'Vetal Peth' as there is the famous temple of 'Vetal' in this Peth. It is said that Peshwa used to visit this temple. They had put a big Bell in this Temple, as their work of molding of ammunition was successfully done. This place was also famous for the elephant fighting shows. The Jain Temple of 'Parasnath' is famous in Guruwar Peth. Parasnath Temple and Vetal temple are some famous places over here.
The Eastern Pune is the original Pune, as the city is very ancient therefore it does not look very well planned. The old Pune is divided into various 'Peths'. These Peths were urbanized in different times by different people for some definite purposes. In these Peths the old construction could be seen even now, and the glimpses of the old traditional Pune. There are different reasons for different names given to the Peths. A typical kind of atmosphere can be experienced in every Peth. People staying in a particular Peth have their own accents and life styles.
