Shaniwar Peth

Shaniwar Peth is a historic ward in the centre of the Indian city of . Shaniwar means Saturday in Marathi and other Indian languages. Under the Muslim rule this place was known as Murujabad/Murtuzabad.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Suburb
  • Description: human settlement in Pune, India
  • Also known as: “Shaniwar Peth, Pune”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Shaniwarwada and Amruteshwar - Siddheshwar Temple Complex.

Fort
Photo: Aakash.gautam, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Shaniwar Wada is a historical fortification in the city of , . Built in 1732, it was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Confederacy until 1818.

Hindu temple
Photo: ईशानी, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a Hindu temple.

Theater building
Photo: Pakshya, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a drama theatre with an auditorium and exhibition hall located in Shivajinagar area of , India. It is named after Marathi singer and stage actor, Bal Gandharva.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pune and Budhwar Peth.

Photo: Gaurav, CC BY-SA 3.0.
, formerly Poona, is the second-largest city in the state of . Often considered as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is known for its educational tourism and has a blend of cultural, business, health, and cuisine tourism background.

Locality
is one of many commercial localities in the old city of , India. The area is located in the heart of the city has a high number of electronics shops, and is known for its red-light district.

Suburb
is an area located in , . It was founded by Madhavrao Peshwa in honour of Sadashivrao Bhau. It was initially planned for the military and laid out in squares with broad streets.

Shaniwar Peth

Latitude
18.51928° or 18° 31′ 9″ north
Longitude
73.85249° or 73° 51′ 9″ east
Open location code
7JCMGV92+PX
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2266580379
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Wiki­data ID
Q7488655
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In Other Languages

“Shaniwar Peth” goes by many names.
  • Marathi: “रजनीश”
  • Marathi: “शनिवार पेठ, पुणे”
  • Marathi: “शनिवार पेठ”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Shaniwar Veer Maruti Mandir and Dakshinmukhi Maruti Mandir.

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