Budhwar Peth
The busiest peth of all, with Dagdusheth Ganpati, Tambdi Jogeshwari, book shops and the electronics market.
Quick facts
- Named after:
- Wednesday (Budhwar)
- Known for:
- Dagdusheth Ganpati, books, electronics
History
Budhwar Peth was one of the market peths, with its weekly market on Wednesday. Its location next to Shaniwar Wada made it one of the busiest trading areas of the Peshwa city.
Known for today
- Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati and Tambdi Jogeshwari temple.
- Appa Balwant Chowk, the book market of Pune.
- The electronics and computer parts market.
- Many of the old Ganesh mandals of the city.
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.
- 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.
- Narayan Peth Named after Peshwa Narayanrao. Home of Kesari Wada, where Lokmanya Tilak lived and worked.
Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.