Sadashiv Peth
The peth of schools, classes and book lovers, named after Sadashivrao Bhau. The home of the classic "Puneri" spirit.
Quick facts
- Named after:
- Sadashivrao Bhau
- Known for:
- Schools, classes, Bajirao Road
History
Sadashiv Peth is named after Sadashivrao Bhau, the Peshwa commander who led the Maratha army at the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761. It became the home of many families of scholars, teachers and officials, and later of many of the city's schools, colleges and cultural institutions.
Known for today
- Old schools such as the New English School at Tilak Road, Sir Parashurambhau College and many coaching classes.
- Bharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal, the history research institute founded in 1910.
- Tilak Smarak Mandir and Bharat Natya Mandir, two of the best known halls for Marathi drama and music.
- Vishrambag Wada, the mansion built for Peshwa Bajirao II on Bajirao Road.
- Old temples such as Khunya Murlidhar and Bhikardas Maruti.
- Bajirao Road and Tilak Road, with shops and eating places, and the famous Puneri patya, sharp and witty notice boards.
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- Shaniwar Peth The peth around Shaniwar Wada, with old wadas, temples on the river bank and the Omkareshwar temple.
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Budhwar Peth
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Shukrawar Peth
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Raviwar Peth
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Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.