Religious site
Parvati Hill
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Parvati Hill is a hillock in Pune, India, rising to 2,100 feet (640 m) above sea level. Atop it is the Parvati Temple, the oldest heritage structure in Pune, built during the Peshwa dynasty. It also serves as an observation point offering a panoramic view of the city and is the second highest point in Pune.
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- Panoramic view of Pune from the observation point
- 108 steps leading to the top, considered a holy number in Hinduism
- Devdeveshwara temple made of blackstone with a gold pinnacle
- Peshwa Museum housing weaponry, coins, utensils, wooden furniture, palanquins, and gifts from the Peshwa era
- Samadhi of Balaji Baji Rao, where he spent his last moments
- Unfinished Buddhist cave halfway up the hill, believed contemporary with Pataleshwar caves
Tickets & tours
Manieren om Parvati Hill te bezoeken
Je kunt Parvati Hill op eigen gelegenheid bezoeken. Een gids is de moeite waard voor de geschiedenis en details die je makkelijk voorbijloopt, en een tour kan het combineren met nabijgelegen bezienswaardigheden.
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Goed om te weten
- The hill has 108 steps to reach the top.
- The Peshwa Museum is located atop the hill, displaying artifacts from the Peshwa period.
- Five temples are atop the hill: Devdeveshwar, Kartikeya, Vishnu, Vitthal, and Rama, plus temples of Surya and Bhawani.
Een stukje geschiedenis
The hill was originally owned by a Patil named Taware. The Peshwa purchased it to build a Shiva temple. The Devi temple was believed to be Taware's kulswami, whose angara cured a leg ailment of Kashibai, mother of Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao, prompting the Peshwa to build a temple complex. The main Devdeveshwara temple, made of blackstone, was completed under Balaji Baji Rao in 1749, with a gold pinnacle added in 1760.
Veelgestelde vragen
How many steps are there to the top of Parvati Hill?
There are 108 steps, considered a holy number in Hinduism.
What can I see at the Peshwa Museum?
The museum houses weaponry, coins, utensils, wooden furniture, palanquins, and gifts from the Peshwa era.
Is there any historical site halfway up the hill?
Yes, there is an unfinished Buddhist cave on the south-eastern side, believed to be contemporary with the Pataleshwar caves.
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