The next day morning of Pune welcomed me in a graceful manner. With a smile, I remembered that it was time to meet another surprise and Pune was waiting for me to show its colors again. I reached the Swargate Bus Station, about six kilometers from the railway station. Under the reservation of a seat in bus, I went to the Saras Baug, situated within a kilometer from the bus station.
As I have heard about the place, the Saras Baug temple deserves to be visited often. The temple was constructed within three miles, that is, 4.8 kilometers, of Parvati Temple. This place was literally the primary residence of the head of the Maratha confederacy in the 18th and 19th century.
The beautiful Ganesh Temple in Saras Baug represented a divine presence in the temple. The Ganesh Temple is known as the Talyatla Ganpati. I bowed down the idol and took blessings and Prasad. Roving deep inside the temple was much more fascinating. There were various idols and carvings of gods and goddesses inside the temple.
The beautiful Ganesh Temple in Saras Baug represented a divine presence in the temple. The Ganesh Temple is known as the Talyatla Ganpati. I bowed down the idol and took blessings and Prasad. Roving deep inside the temple was much more fascinating. There were various idols and carvings of gods and goddesses inside the temple.
Roaming around the temple I interacted with the priests of the temple and some other native people. I got to know the rich history behind its existence which I would definitely share it with you. The place where the park stands was preoccupied by a small lake. When the lake dried up and this was later developed into Sara Baug. It is the whole 25-acre complex. The construction of the temple was completed in 1784 on the completion of the idol of Hindu Lord Ganesh.
In the last 219 years, the temple got through many modifications and renovations. The last renovation was in 1969 in which a zoo called Peshwe Park was added to the Saras Baug. This turned the Baug into a garden cum temple.
In the last 219 years, the temple got through many modifications and renovations. The last renovation was in 1969 in which a zoo called Peshwe Park was added to the Saras Baug. This turned the Baug into a garden cum temple.
The Saras Baug marked the history of the city and the day spent at the temple marked my journey. It was another wonderful day owing to the knowledge and experience that made my life. This was a memory to be cherished forever. I started to my next place of destination, Aga Khan Palace.