Shaniwar Peth
The peth around Shaniwar Wada, with old wadas, temples on the river bank and the Omkareshwar temple.
Quick facts
- Named after:
- Saturday (Shaniwar)
- Known for:
- Shaniwar Wada, Omkareshwar temple
History
Shaniwar Peth grew up next to the palace of the Peshwas, which was named Shaniwar Wada because its foundation stone was laid on a Saturday. Many families who served the Peshwas built their homes here.
Known for today
- Shaniwar Wada, the palace of the Peshwas.
- The Omkareshwar temple on the bank of the Mutha.
- Quiet residential lanes with old wadas and schools.
More in Peths of Pune
- Kasba Peth The original village of Pune and its oldest peth, home of Kasba Ganpati and Lal Mahal.
- 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.
- 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.