The city is considered to be the cultural capital of Maharashtra. It is also known as the “Oxford of the East” due to the presence of several well-known educational institutions.
The city has emerged as a major educational hub in recent decades, with nearly half of the total international students in the country studying in Pune.

Kasba Ganapati Temple.
Local presiding deity (gramadevata) of Pune
The temple was build by Rajmata Jijabai (mother of Shivaji Maharaj) in 1630.

Morya Gosavi Mandir, Chinchwad, Pune
Morya Gosavi is considered the chief spiritual progenitor of the Ganapatyas and described as the “most famous devotee” of Ganesha.

Bhuleshwar Temple, Pune
Standing Tall…
University of Pune (Savitribai Phule Pune University)

