Sadashiv Peth, Pune

Sadashiv Peth is an area located in Pune, in Maharashtra State of the Republic of India. It was founded by Madhavrao Peshwa and is named after Sadashivrao Peshwa. Sadashiv peth is predominantly occupied by Brahmins, especially Chitpavan Brahmins, with a fair share of some other classes as well. Renowned educational institutions like Bhave School,New English School, Renuka Swaroop School, Jnana Prabodhini Prashala, SPM English School are located here. Sadashiv peth has many famous temples like Khunya Muralidhar, Joshi Narsimha Mandir, Junnarkar Datta Mandir,Upashi Vitthal, Shani Par, Nagnath Par, Chimnya Ganapati, Bhikardas Maruti Mandir, Paranjape Shani Mandir.[1] Many historic wadas like Vishrambaug wada, Vinchurkar wada, etc. are situated in Sadashiv Peth and is also home to the Bharat Itihas Sanshodak Mandal.

It has traditional Maharashtrian cuisine restaurants like Poona Boarding, Badshahi Khanawal,Sattvick thali, Shree Upahar gruha (famous for Misal), and Sujata Mastani. It falls under the Kasba Peth constituency and its current legislator is Girish Bapat, BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party).

References
  1. http://www.mapsofindia.com/pune/localities/sadashiv-peth.html

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