I am sure this has happened to you a lot of times. We travel a lot but usually miss exploring our neighbourhood. Such is the place which I will share with you today in Nanchi’s Fun Facts Friday. In 2010, I read about this place in the newspaper and didn’t want to miss the chance to explore this ancient temple right in the middle of the city. One of its kind, the temple is named as Trishund Ganpati Temple in Somwar Peth, Pune. You can also check the 48-hours in Pune and add this to your list.
Let us begin with the fun facts…
- The construction of this temple started in 1754 by Bhimjigiri Gosavi and completed in 1770.
- There are 3 inscriptions on the walls of the sanctum of the temple – Two in Devnagari in Sanskrit language and one in Persian language.
- The rare depiction of Lord Ganesha is seen here with three trunks and six hands seated on a peacock.
- The temple also has a basement with inlet water hence always filled with water.
- The basement is open to the public only once in a year on Guru Purnima.
- The architecture construction style is a mix of Rajasthani, Malwa and South Indian Styles.
I hope you liked the fun facts about the Trishund Ganpati Temple in Somwar Peth, Pune.
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so majestic and fascinating!
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Indeed! It was such a surreal feeling to visit this temple! 😊
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The temple facade looks beautiful. Looks like a historic temple.
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This was indeed beautiful and intricately carved. I was amazed to see an ancient temple in the middle of the city! 😊
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cool!
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That’s a very rare idol indeed. Thanks for sharing 😊
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Yes, it had never heard of it before. So rare to see three trunks Ganpati idol. 😊
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Indeed! Thanks for sharing 😊
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I just love these ornate temples.. amazing..
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I think I have been to this temple in Pune. Don’t remember exactly though.
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Three trunks and six hands? So cool!
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Buildings constructed long back have a lot to say. A lot is still hidden from us unless we try to explore. Thank you so much for sharing this. 🌷
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This is the third time I am trying to post my thoughts.
Now all I can say is Ganpati Bappa Morya.
Do check in your spam too …..
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God knows some issues in there. Thank you for your continuous attempt! You are such a sweetheart! ❤ Ganpati Bappa Morya!
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The temple entrance is really beautiful. The inconspicuous, olden temples in the neighborhood have very powerful divine energies and have a lot of history behind them.
Is this the only Mayureshvara temple? According to Ganesh purana, Ganeshji has four incarnation. This one is of the Tetra Yuga. He gave the peacock to his brother Kartikeya or Murugan or Skanda in the end of this incarnation. We associate the peacock more with him, right.
What interesting trivias ✨
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Very interesting and informative post.
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Thank you so much! ❤
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It is absolutely beautiful. The stonework is so intricate. And the 3 trunks are very interesting as well. Thanks for sharing and linking up with me, my friend!
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