Bhavani Peth, Pune

Bhavani Peth is an area located in Pune City, in Maharashtra State of the Republic of India.

Bhavani Peth
locality in the Pune City
Bhavani Peth
Coordinates: 18.508261°N 73.868358°E / 18.508261; 73.868358
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
CityPune

As of 1990, Bhavani Peth was the largest slum settlement in Pune.[1] The term Bhavani was derived from the Goddess Bhavani. The Goddess has a famous temple in Tuljapur in the Osmanabad district. The principal attraction of Bhawani Peth is the Shri Bhavani Mata Mandir. Palki Vithoba Mandir is also another major tourist attraction. Historically, Bhavani Peth was part of traditional handloom centers of Pune.

Bhawani Peth is famous for its religious places. If you are a spiritual person, then Bhawani Peth should be prominent on your itinerary for Pune.

Some Peths were named after famous personalities and others from the various gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon. Bhawani Peth was named after the Hindu goddess Bhavai. The Bhavai temple was established in the area in 1763.

Bhawani Peth is located at the heart of Pune city. Bhawani Peth is a very old locality of Pune. The historical timeline of Bhawani Peth dates back even before the era of the British Raj.

The term 'Peth' is used to describe any old locality in Pune. The concept of Peth was an integral part of ancient Indian town planning. In old times, the days of the business were held once in a week. The day of conducting business became the first name of the Peth.

Present-day Bhawani Peth is an important centre of the timber trade. Bhawani Peth also has a thriving hardware and steel market. The market caters to the businesspersons who operate their business in the civil and allied industry.[2]

Bhawani Peth is easily accessible from anywhere in Pune. Shivaji Nagar bus terminus is the place from where many buses start their journey to Bhawani Peth.

From Bhawani Peth, you can easily access Pune station, swarget, Pune camp fashion street and Shivaji market, Shivaji Nagar on 10 min distance.

Socialbeast company also located in Bhawani Peth.

References
  1. Rao Ratna N (1990). Social Organisation in an Indian Slum: Study of a Caste Slum. Mittal Publications. p. 27. ISBN 8170991862.
  2. "Bhawani Peth". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
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