Bhavani Peth
Named after the old Bhavani temple. A peth of traders and markets, and the halt of the Sant Dnyaneshwar palkhi.
Quick facts
- Named after:
- Bhavani Mata temple
- Known for:
- Palkhi halt, timber and grain markets
History
Bhavani Peth takes its name from the temple of Goddess Bhavani in the peth. It grew as a market area on the eastern side of the old city.
Known for today
- The Palkhi Vithoba temple, where the palkhi of Sant Dnyaneshwar halts in Pune.
- Wholesale trade and old market lanes.
More in Peths of Pune
- Kasba Peth The original village of Pune and its oldest peth, home of Kasba Ganpati and Lal Mahal.
- Shaniwar Peth The peth around Shaniwar Wada, with old wadas, temples on the river bank and the Omkareshwar temple.
- Budhwar Peth The busiest peth of all, with Dagdusheth Ganpati, Tambdi Jogeshwari, book shops and the electronics market.
- Shukrawar Peth A large old peth with Mandai nearby, the Tulshibaug market and many traditional shops and wadas.
- Raviwar Peth The wholesale peth of Pune, with markets for utensils, cloth, hardware and almost everything else.
- Sadashiv Peth The peth of schools, classes and book lovers, named after Sadashivrao Bhau. The home of the classic "Puneri" spirit.
Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.