Nana Peth
Named after Nana Phadnavis. A busy peth where the two palkhis halt every year on the way to Pandharpur.
Quick facts
- Named after:
- Nana Phadnavis
- Known for:
- Palkhi halt, auto parts market
History
Nana Peth is named after Nana Phadnavis, the minister who ran the affairs of the Peshwa state in the late eighteenth century.
Known for today
- Every year the palkhi of Sant Tukaram halts at the Nivdungya Vithoba temple in Nana Peth, while that of Sant Dnyaneshwar halts nearby in Bhavani Peth.
- The automobile spare parts market.
- Busy markets and the Quarter Gate area.
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Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.