Parvati Temple (Pune)

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The Parvati Hill and Temple in Pune is situated in the center of the city. It is located at a distance of 1 kilometer from Swargate and around 4 kilometers from the Deccan.

This 17th century hill, located in Southern Pune is visible from many parts of the city. A group of beautiful temples of Ganesh and Kartikeya which are from the 17th ( At the time of Nana Saheb Peshwa) century are Parvati's attractions. The temple atop after a climb, is dedicated to Parvati, Vishnu, Ganesh, Kartikeya and Devadeshwar.

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Parvati Hill is one of the most beautiful places in Pune. One can enjoy and marvel at the aerial and panoramic view of the entire city from the observation points located on top of this hill. In fact, Parvati Hill is the highest point in the city. There are a large number of temples located on this hill. These shrines were originally the private temples of the Pehswa Rulers of Maharashtra. As per historical records, it was at this place that the Peshwa ruler Balaji Baji Rao witnessed the defeat of the Britishers in the Battle of Kirkee. This clearly highlights its significance in the history of the Maratha Empire.

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Parvati Hill and Temple are quite famous amongst the tourists visiting Pune. The hill is situated at a distance of approximately one km from Swargate and four km from Deccan Gymkhana. The picturesque beauty of the hill is what draws tourists here. Situated at a height of 2100 feet above sea level, Parvati hill boasts of a number of temples, considered to be the oldest heritage structures in Pune. These temples also serve as a reminder of the Peshwa rule in Pune. Read on to get more information on Parvati Hills & Temples of Poona, India.