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Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple (Marathi: श्रीमंत दगडूशेठ हलवाई गणपती) in Pune, India is a temple dedicated to the Hindu God Ganesh. The temple is located a short distance from the historical Shaniwar Wada fort, which was administrative headquarters of Peshwas of Maratha Empire. The temple is popular in Maharashtra and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year.[1][2] Devotees of the temple include celebrities and Chief Ministers of Maharashtra who visit during the annual ten day Ganeshotsav festival.[3] The main Ganesh idol is insured for sum of 1 crore (US$202,800).[4]
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History
The temple was founded in 1893 by Dagadusheth Halwai, a sweetmeat seller who became a wealthy businessman. Halwai had lost his son the previous year, and at the request of his guru created murtis (image of a deity) of Ganesha and Dattatreya.[5] He later established the Halwai Ganapati Trust.[1][3] Bal Gangadhar Tilak, during the British Raj, gave a public form to the Ganesh festival celebrations as a way of getting around an order that barred public meetings.[1]
Temple Trust
The Halwai Ganapati Trust carries out philanthropic work from the donations received, and is one of the richest in Maharashtra.[6] The trust operates an old age home called Pitashree at Kondhwa in Pune. The home was built at a cost of 1.5 crore (US$304,200) and opened in May 2003.[7] In the same building the trust provides housing and education for 40 destitute children.[6] Other services provided by the trust include ambulance service for poor and health clinics in tribal belts of Pune District.[8]
See Also
- Pune
- Roads in Pune
References
- ^ a b c Zore, Prasanna D (1997). "Pune's Dagedu Sheth Halwai dresses up for Ganeshotsva". Rediff. http://www.rediff.com/news/sep/04pune.htm. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
- ^ Zelliot, Eleanor; Maxine Berntsen (1988). The Experience of Hinduism: Essays on Religion in Maharashtra. SUNY Press. p. 104. ISBN 9780887066641.
- ^ a b Rabade, Parag (2007-07-09). "Pune leads the community". Deccan Herald. http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Sep92007/sundayherald2007090623817.asp. Retrieved 2008-12-04.[dead link]
- ^ "Ganesh clears obstacles for women reciting Atharvasheersha". Hindustan Times. September 4, 2008. http://www.hindustantimes.in/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=&id=35602b5f-00d8-40dd-b95a-d962c077bc90&&Headline=Ganesh+clears+obstacles+for+women+reciting+EMAtharvasheersha%2fEM. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ "About the Lord Ganesh Idol". Dagadusheth Ganapati Trust Website. http://www.dagadushethganapati.com/aboutus/idol.htm. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
- ^ a b Damle, Manjiri (2006-07-06). "Topper has 'mandal' effect to thank for". Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1625198.cms. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
- ^ "CM to inaugurate charitable old-age home on Sunday.". Times of India. May 24, 2003. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-23351325_ITM. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
- ^ "Social activities". Dagadusheth Ganapati Trust. http://www.dagadushethganapati.com/trustee/activities.htm. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
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Coordinates: 18°30′59″N 73°51′21″E / 18.51639°N 73.85583°E
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