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 Parvati museum houses portraits
of heroes of the Peshwa Dynasty, besides old manuscripts, weapons and coins.
According to records, the main idol was carved out of gold by craftsmen from
Karnataka. Later on it was stolen on 1932, it was replaced by silver idols
plated with gold. This
is one of the most famous landmarks of Pune. Though the hill is in the
Southern half of the city, it is visible from almost every part of Pune.
There are 108 steps that lead to the temple dedicated to Parvati and
Devadeshwar. There are also temples dedicated to Vishnu, Ganesh and
Kartikeya. Climbing to the top of the hill can be rewarding as one can enjoy
an excellent paranomic view of Pune. |