Dagaḍūśeṭh Halvāī Gaṇapati
Pune's own Gaṇapati, dressed in 40 kg of gold
⭐ Why it is famous
The city's most loved Gaṇeśa, founded by a sweet-maker who lost his son to plague; its Gaṇeśotsava is the grandest in India.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Founded in 1893 by Dagdusheth Halwai on Lokmanya Tilak's encouragement, the same year the public Gaṇeśotsava began.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 23:00
- Ārati 07:30 and 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan, usually fast
- Atharvaśīrṣa recitation daily
- Gaṇeśotsava brings lakhs each evening
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Dagaḍūśeṭh Halvāī Gaṇapati, Pune, PunePune Jn (PUNE) — 2 km
Pune bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Pune (PNQ) — 12 km
Walkable from Pune station via Budhwar Peth.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels near Pune station and Deccan
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Shaniwar Wada
- Aga Khan Palace
- Sinhagad fort
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
Gaṇeśa Caturthī (Aug–Sep)