Parvati Hill Temples in Pune is a group of five famous Hindu temples located at Parvati Hill, a hillock in Maharashtra.
Parvati Hill Temples in Pune
Parvati Hill is about 2100 feet height and devotees can reach here by climbing around 103 steps. Parvathi Hill is the highest point in Pune as well as the oldest traditional monument which reminds the Peshwa Dynasty. In ancient times, Peshwa rulers had worshipped here with great importance.
5 Temples in Parvati Hill
Parvati Hill has 5 temples atop it1) Devdeveshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
2) Kartikeya Temple, dedicated to Lord Muruga
3) Vishnu Temple. The idol placed on Lakshmi Yentra is very spectacular.
4) Vitthal Temple
5) Ramana Temple
Attractions of Parvati Hill Temples
The renovation of this temple was taken place during the Peshwa regime. The hundred steps to this holy place are very broad and constructed in such a way to climb them effortlessly.The Maratha style architecture inside the monument is very popular. From this location, visitors can enjoy the beautiful sceneries around the city very comfortably.
Adjacent to the Parvati Hill Temples is the Peshwa Museum where the historic records of the Peshwa Dynasty are kept. Old manuscripts, coins, weapons etc. are also displayed here in a very attractive manner. The ancient materials that can be viewed in the museum highlight the civilized lifestyle of people of that time.
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