The Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple in Budhwar Peth is one of Pune’s best-known Ganesha shrines. The temple’s own website says the deity was installed by Dagdusheth Halwai and his wife Lakshmibai after they lost their only son to a plague epidemic, and that the Ganpati festival was celebrated every year by their family and the whole neighbourhood. The state government has given the temple ‘A’ Grade tourism destination status.
Quick facts
| Darshan hours | 5:00 am to 10:30 pm on Monday, Wednesday to Sunday. Tuesday: 5:00 am to 11:00 pm (temple website) |
| Address | Ganpati Bhavan, 250 Budhvar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002 |
| Phone | +91 20 24496464, +91 20 24492000 |
| Nearest metro | PMC station. Pune Metro lists the temple as a landmark near it (Pune Metro) |
| Online services | E-seva, e-donation, Tatkal Darshan Pass and live darshan on the temple website |
Daily aarti timings
| Aarti | Time |
|---|---|
| Suprabhatam Aarti | 7:30 am to 7:45 am |
| Naivedyam Aarti | 1:30 pm to 1:45 pm |
| Madhyana Aarti | 3:00 pm to 3:15 pm |
| Mahamangal Aarti | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Shejarti | 10:30 pm to 10:45 pm |
These are the times on the temple’s homepage. The trust’s separate schedule page shows an older version with slightly different slots (darshan from 5:30 am, Abhishek and Shrungar from 6:00 to 7:15 am), so check the homepage on the day you travel. Timings change during festivals.
Booking seva, Tatkal pass and donations
You do not need a ticket for regular darshan. The temple’s E-Seva page lets you book sevas such as the Daily Maha-Abhishek, Satyavinayak Pooja and Ganesh Yag online, and shows the current offering price for each. The homepage also has a Tatkal Darshan Pass booking and an e-donation link. Book only through the official site and keep the confirmation with you.
Live darshan
If you cannot travel, the temple streams darshan on its website under Live Darshan.
How to reach
- By metro: Get off at PMC station, which Pune Metro lists as the station for the Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple, and continue on foot or by auto.
- By rail: Pune Junction is the main railway station.
- By air: Pune Airport is the city’s airport.
- By road: Budhwar Peth is in the old city, where lanes are narrow and traffic is heavy during Ganeshotsav, so leave the car outside the core area on festival days.
Ganeshotsav
The festival brings the largest crowds of the year. The temple lists the Ganesh Chaturthi date and other festival days on its festivals page. Pune police and the civic body announce traffic changes before the festival, so check local notices before you head to the old city.
Where to stay
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temple timings?
The temple’s homepage lists 5:00 am to 10:30 pm on most days and 5:00 am to 11:00 pm on Tuesday. Aartis are at 7:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm.
Do I need to book darshan in advance?
No booking is needed for regular darshan. Sevas, the Tatkal Darshan Pass and donations can be booked on the temple’s website.
Which metro station is nearest?
PMC station. Pune Metro’s station page lists the Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple as a nearby landmark.
Can I watch the aarti online?
Yes. The temple’s website has a Live Darshan option.
Timings and offerings change, especially around festivals, so confirm on the official temple website before you travel. For help planning a trip around Pune, call +91 91105 83839.
About the Author
Vikram Reddy
Vikram Reddy contributed travel content to Xploreall in 2025. That engagement has ended, and content on this site is now researched, written, and verified directly by the Xploreall team — see our Editorial Policy for how we source and fact-check our articles.
