Somwar and Mangalwar Peth
Two neighbouring peths on the eastern side of the old city, between the peths and the railway station.
Quick facts
- Named after:
- Monday and Tuesday
- Old names:
- Shahapur and Astapur
- Known for:
- Trishund Ganpati, Kamla Nehru Hospital
History
Somwar Peth and Mangalwar Peth are among the peths named after the days of the week, the days on which their markets were once held. Both are older than the Peshwa period. Somwar Peth was once called Shahapur and Mangalwar Peth was called Astapur.
Somwar Peth was long known for its moneylenders, who lent money for trade and family needs before banks came to Pune. Parts of these peths near the river were hit by the Panshet dam flood of 1961.
Known for today
- Trishund Ganpati temple in Somwar Peth, known for its carved stone front and its Ganesh with three trunks.
- The old Nageshwar temple in Somwar Peth.
- Kamla Nehru Hospital in Mangalwar Peth.
- Busy residential lanes close to the railway station and the Cantonment.
- The Juna Bazar, the old Sunday and Wednesday flea market, near Mangalwar Peth.
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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.
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Budhwar Peth
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Shukrawar Peth
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Raviwar Peth
The wholesale peth of Pune, with markets for utensils, cloth, hardware and almost everything else.
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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.