Shree Shankheshwar Parshnath Tirth - Jain Kalash Temple near Somatane Toll Plaza, Talwade

After visiting Pabal Jain Temple, we headed for Jain Kalash Temple near Somatane Toll Plaza which is just opposite to Birla Ganpati Temple Shirgaon. Many tourists and regular Jain mandir visitors stopby this temple. The look is very attractive and unique, which can be viewed from the expressway itself. Many people used to travel from Mumbai to this place. Lonavala is just 40 km away from this place.

Location: Shree Shankheshwar Parshnath Tirth - Jain Kalash Temple, National Highway 4, Near Somatane Toll, Talwade, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra

Kalash is mainly used for religious and social ceremonies. It is used in temples when certain images are being worshipped. It is customary to carry the kalash when one enters a new home. This ceremony is performed to welcome grace and happiness into the new home. The Kalash is included in the Ashtamangala lists of both the Shwetamber and Digambar sections of Jainism. 

List of Jain temples in and near Pune (last edited 27-12-2015): If you are searching for Jain worship places in and around Pune, you are at the right place. I compiled this list after visiting different Shwetamber/Digambar Jain temples (mandir) and internet sites (sources). I was amazed to know that there are so many Jain temples in and near Pune only.

1. Shree Vasupujya Jain Shwetambar Trust, Akurdi, Pune. 
2. Shree Nakoda Parshwanath Jain Temple Trust, Alandi, Pune.
3. Shree Sambhavnath Jain Mandir, Vitthalwadi, Akurdi, Pune.   
4. Shree Shankheshwar Parshwanath tirth, Devachi Alandi, Pune.   
5. Shree Shewatamber Jain Mandir, Kumar Society, Vishrantwadi, Alandi Road, Pune-411015.     
6. Shree Vimalnath Swami Jain Mandir, Rajkiram Bunglow, Opp. Pawar Hospital, Balaji Nagar    
7. Shree Sheetalnath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Balaji Nagar, Pune - 43.    
8. Shree Shankheshwar Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Mandir Trust, 1201, Bhawani Peth, Pune - 42    
9. Shree Kesariya Parshwanath Jain Temple Trust, 382/2, Bhawani Peth, Kumar Galaxy, Pune - 42.    
10. Shree Satavisa Jain City Group, 113, Kalpataru Plaza, Bhawani Peth, Pune - 42.    
11. Shree Jain Shwetambar Rajasthani Samaj Trust, 1690, Bhopla Chowk, Camp, Pune - 1    
12. Shree Shantinath Jain Mandir (Ghar Derasar), Alandi Road, Bhosari, Pune.   
13. Shree Lake Town Jain Sangh, Lake Town, Bibwewadi, Pune.    
14. Shree Vimalnath Swami Jain Shwetambar Temple Trust, Opp. Bibwewadi Police Station, Bibwewadi, Pune- 37.    
15. Shree Sambhavnath Jain Mandir, Bopodi, Pune    
16. Shree Sudharma Swami Jain Shwetambar Murtipujak Sangh, 508 B, Budhwar Peth, Pune - 2    
17. Shree Chintamani Parshwanath Jain Mandir, 338, Budhwar Peth, Pune - 2   
18. Shree Adeshwar Temple Trust, Chinchwad, Pune    
19. Shree Shantinath Jain Shwetambar Mandir Trust, Dapodi Gaon, Pune.    
20. Shree Vimalnath JainMandir, Dehu gaon, Pune.    
21. Shree Vasupujya Swami Jain Temple Trust, 5/9, Erandwane, Near Nal Stop, Pune - 4.    
22. Shree Munisuvrat Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Plot No. 20, Fatima Nagar, Pune - 13.
23. Shree Jain Swaitamber Sabhabhavan : 541, Ganesh Peth, Pune-2   
24. Shree Shantinath Khandelwal Digamber Jain Mandir, 248 Ganj Peth, Pune-2
25. Shree Mahavir Jain Mandir, Gorpadi Bazaar, Near Bus Stand, Pune.    
26. Shree Sambhavnath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Maniwal Bunglow, Near Golibar Maidan, Camp, Pune - 1.    
27. Shree Godi Parshwanathji Temple Trust, 110 B/111, Guruwar Peth, Pune - 42    
28. Shree Shantinath Bhagwan Temple Trust, 321, M. Phule Peth, Shanti Nagar Society, Pune - 42.    
29. Shree Adinath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Rushabh Jain Group, Porwal Bhavan, Guruwar Peth, Pune - 2.
30. Shree Chandraprabhu Jain Temple, Opp. Naik Hospital, Guruwar Peth, Pune (Opposite to Nail Hospital. 5 Min Distance from Mandai, Near Laxmi Road, Tulsi Bag.)   
31. Shree Sheetalnath Bhagwan Jain Mandir, Trimurti Colony, Nr. Sadhna Society Gate, Akashwani Kendra, Hadapsar.    
32. Shree Sheetalnath Bhagwan Jain Ghar Mandir, Kothari's Home, Sadhna Society, Hadapsar.    
33. Shree Sheetalnath Bhagwan Jain Mandir, Phursungi Gaon, 1km. away from IBM office, Phursungi.    
34. Shree Digamber Jain Chaityalya, Anil Madhukar Jain, Bhekarai Nagar, Tukai Darshan, Road No 11, Near Dutt Mandir, Fursuingi (Haveli), Hadapsar, Pune
35. Shree Sheetalnath Shwetambar Jain Derasar    
36. Shree Munisuvrat Swami Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Near HSBC, West Ave., Along the river side, Kalyani Nagar, Pune.    
37. Shree Naminath Shwetambar Jain Sangh, Kasarwadi, Pune.    
38. Shree Agamodhaarak Devarshi Jain Agam Mandir Trust, Agam Hill, Katraj, Pune - 46.    
39. Shree Viralayam Shwetambar Jain Derasar    
40. Shree Shatrunjay Temple Trust, S.No. 94, Katraj Kondhwa Road, Pune.    
41. Shree Mahavir Swami Temple Trust, Juna Bazaar, Khadki, Pune - 3.    
42. Shree Munisuvrat Swamiji Maharaj Temple Trust, 24 Juna Bazaar, Khadki, Pune - 3.    
43. Shree Adinath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Isha Emerald Society, Ganga Dham Chowk, Market Yard, Pune.    
44. Shree Vasupujya Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Murad Society, Market Yard, Pune - 37.    
45. Shree Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Siddhachal Society, Gul tekdi, Market Yard, Pune - 37.    
46. Shree Ruturaj Jain Sangh, Ruturaj Society, Pune    
47. Shree Hyde Park Parisar Jain Sangh, Hyde Park, Gultekdi, Market Yard, Pune    
48. Shree Suparshwanath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Suparshwanath Society, Market Yard, Pune - 37.    
49. Shree Vasupujya Shwetambar Jain Derasar, 553, Center Street, Sachapir Street, Off. M.G. Road, Pune - 1.
50. Shree Digamber Jain Chaityalya, Rajkumar Ji Doshi, Gajraj Cloth Shop, M.G. Road, Camp Area   
51. Shree Vasupujya swami Mira Anand Jain Sangh, Sheetal Society, Behind Mira Society, Pune - 6.    
52. Shree Mahavir Jain Temple, H.N.D. Jain Boarding, Model Colony, Near Om Super Market, Pune. (This temple is just 2 min. from E-Square)
53. Shree Shantinath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, DSK Chandradeep Society, Mukund Nagar, Pune - 37.    
54. Shree Naminath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Chandanbala Apartment, Mukund Nagar, Pune - 37.
55. Shree Mahavir Jain Temple, Opp. Gometesh Vyayamshala, Near Ayurvedic College, Sec. 25, Nigadi, Pune
56. Shree Chandraprabhu Digamber Jain Mandir, Telco Road, Yamunanagar, Nigadi
57. Shree Adinath Society temple Trust, Pune-Satara Road, Pune-37   
58. Shree Bhagyavardhak Jain Shwetambar Derasar, S.No. 13, Padmavati Nagar, Pune Satara Road, Pune - 43.    
59. Shree Pabal Tirth, Shree Padmamani Jain Shwetamber Tirth Pedi, M.P. Pabal, District - Pune, Maharashtra
60. Shree Suvidhinath Jain Sangh, Paud Road, Pune    
61. Shree Kalewadi Jain Mandir, near Pimpri railway station, Pachpir Chowk, Pimpri
62. Shree Munishuvratswami derasar, near Nehru Nagar, Pimpri
63. Shree Sheetalnath Bhagwan jain Trust, Near Vishal Theatre , Pimpri, Pune
64. Shree Shantinath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, 209, Solapur Bazaar, Pulgate, Pune - 1    
65. Shree Adishwar (Indraprasth) Jain Shwetambar Temple Trust, Indraprastha Complex, Rasta Peth, Pune - 11.    
66. Shree Rajrajendrasuri Jain Gyan Mandir, 1137, Ravivar Peth, Govind Halwai Chowk, Pune - 2.
67. Shree Shantinath Digamber Khandelwal Jain Mandir, 520, Near Moti Chock, Ravivar Peth, Pune-411002
68. Shree Shantinath Digamber Saitwal Jain Mandir, 846, Lonar Aali, Near Moti Chock, Ravivar Peth, Pune-411002   
69. Shree Vardhaman Swami Jain Charitable Trust, Gai Ali, Sadashiv Peth, Pune - 30.    
70. Shree Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Mandir Trust, 411, Mahavir Society, Sahakar Nagar No.1, Pune - 9.    
71. Shree Mahavir swami Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Trupti Apartment, Sahakar Nagar No. 2, Pune - 9.    
72. Shree Sambhavnath Jain Mandir, Salisbury Park, Gultekdi, Pune - 37.    
73. Shree Jain Shwetambar Murtipujak Sanghs’ Shree Kunthunath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Dhore Nagar-1, Old Sangavi, Pune - 27.
74. Shree Jain Shwetambar Kunthunath Trust, 372, Shivaji Nagar, Pune - 5.
75. Shree Ajitnath Jain Shwetamber Trust, 372, Shivajinagar, Nr. MSEB Office, Opp. Shivaji Statue, Off Shivaji Road, Pune - 411005   
76. Shree Mahaveer Digamber Jain Temple, In the lane of Trapti Auto Service Center, Behind Brahma Veg Restaurant, Manik Bag, Sinhagad Road, Pune.
77. Shree Adinath Maharaj Mandir (Gotiwala Ghada), 1415, Shukrawar Peth, Pune - 2.    
78. Shree Sheetalnath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Shree Panchdasha Oswal Jain Sangh, Shukrawar Peth, Pune.    
79. Shree Adeshwar VisaPorwal Sirohiya Temple Trust, 995, New Shukrawar Peth, Pune - 2.    
80. Shree Godwad Jain Shwetambar Mutipujak Sangh, Shukrawar Peth, Gadikhana, Pune - 2.    
81. Shree Kunthunath Jain Sangh, Manikbaug, Sinhgadh Road, Pune - 51.    
82. Shree Adinath Bhagwan Jain Derasar, 28, Somwar Peth, Pune - 11    
83. Shree Sukhsagar Parshwa Jain Murtipujak Sangh, S.No. 10/11, Sukh Sagar Nagar, Pune    
84. Shree Shatrunjay Darshan Society, Shankarsheth Road, Pune - 42.    
85. Shree Dadawadi Jain Shwetambar Temple trust, 984/85, Shukrawar Peth, Near Saras Baug, Pune - 2.    
86. Shree Adinath Society Jain Temple Trust, Adinath Society, Pune-Satara Road, Near Swargate, Pune - 37.    
87. Shree Neminath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Kalyan Society, Shankar Sheth Road, Pune - 37.    
88. Shree Shankheshwar Parshwanath Jain Derasar, Ghar Derasar, Himgiri, 322/11/ Shankar Sheth Road, Pune - 37.    
89. Shree Parshwanath Jain Shwetambar Mandir Trust (Manmohan Parshwanath), 267/2, Timber Market, Pune - 42.    
90. Shree Sambhavnath Jain Shwetambar Murtipujak Sangh, Vadgaon Sheri, Pune.    
91. Shree Vishrantwadi Jain Sangh, Vishrantwadi, Pune.    
92. Shree Adinath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Wanawadi gaon, Wanawadi, Pune - 40.    
93. Shree Suvidhinath Maharaj Temple Trust, 31, Yerwada Bazaar, Pune - 6   
94. Shree Adinath Ghar derasar, Center Street, Pune - 1.      
95. Shree Shantinath Jain Derasar, Bhopla Chowk, Pune - 1.

Jai Jinendra...

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Less Explored Jain Temples - Shree Pabal Tirth, Pedi near Pune

After exploring Alandi, we just headed for Pune-Mumbai expressway. We crossed Somatane Toll Plaza (Birla Ganpati Temple Shirgaon) and after few kilometers, luckily we get to see an amazing temple from the highway.
Shree Pabal Tirth (Shree Padmamani Jain Shwetamber Tirth Pedi, M.P. Pabal, District - Pune, Maharashtra)

 

 

 

This is quite unexplored place, even for Jains. The location couldn't easily seen in google maps. But once you reach the place, you will just love this peaceful, serene and calm place. Construction was still on for few of the parts in this Jain temple. From top of the temple, beautiful hills can be seen. We spent good 2-3 hours at this place. After that we headed towards Jain Kalash Temple before moving back to home. 

 

 

List of Jain temples in and near Pune (last edited 26-12-2015): If you are searching for Jain worship places in and around Pune, you are at the right place. I compiled this list after visiting different Shwetamber/Digambar Jain temples (mandir) and internet sites (sources). I was amazed to know that there are so many Jain temples in and near Pune only.

1. Shree Vasupujya Jain Shwetambar Trust, Akurdi, Pune.  
2. Shree Nakoda Parshwanath Jain Temple Trust, Alandi, Pune. 
3. Shree Sambhavnath Jain Mandir, Vitthalwadi, Akurdi, Pune.    
4. Shree Shankheshwar Parshwanath tirth, Devachi Alandi, Pune.    
5. Shree Shewatamber Jain Mandir, Kumar Society, Vishrantwadi, Alandi Road, Pune-411015.    
6. Shree Vimalnath Swami Jain Mandir, Rajkiram Bunglow, Opp. Pawar Hospital, Balaji Nagar    
7. Shree Sheetalnath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Balaji Nagar, Pune - 43.    
8. Shree Shankheshwar Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Mandir Trust, 1201, Bhawani Peth, Pune - 42    
9. Shree Kesariya Parshwanath Jain Temple Trust, 382/2, Bhawani Peth, Kumar Galaxy, Pune - 42.    
10. Shree Satavisa Jain City Group, 113, Kalpataru Plaza, Bhawani Peth, Pune - 42.    
11. Shree Jain Shwetambar Rajasthani Samaj Trust, 1690, Bhopla Chowk, Camp, Pune - 1    
12. Shree Shantinath Jain Mandir (Ghar Derasar), Alandi Road, Bhosari, Pune.   
13. Shree Lake Town Jain Sangh, Lake Town, Bibwewadi, Pune.    
14. Shree Vimalnath Swami Jain Shwetambar Temple Trust, Opp. Bibwewadi Police Station, Bibwewadi, Pune- 37.    
15. Shree Sambhavnath Jain Mandir, Bopodi, Pune    
16. Shree Sudharma Swami Jain Shwetambar Murtipujak Sangh, 508 B, Budhwar Peth, Pune - 2    
17. Shree Chintamani Parshwanath Jain Mandir, 338, Budhwar Peth, Pune - 2.
18. Shree Adeshwar Temple Trust, Chinchwad, Pune    
19. Shree Shantinath Jain Shwetambar Mandir Trust, Dapodi Gaon, Pune.    
20. Shree Vimalnath JainMandir, Dehu gaon, Pune.    
21. Shree Vasupujya Swami Jain Temple Trust, 5/9, Erandwane, Near Nal Stop, Pune - 4.    
22. Shree Munisuvrat Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Plot No. 20, Fatima Nagar, Pune - 13.
23. Shree Jain Swaitamber Sabhabhavan : 541, Ganesh Peth, Pune-2   
24. Shree Shantinath Khandelwal Digamber Jain Mandir, 248 Ganj Peth, Pune-2
25. Shree Mahavir Jain Mandir, Gorpadi Bazaar, Near Bus Stand, Pune.    
26. Shree Sambhavnath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Maniwal Bunglow, Near Golibar Maidan, Camp, Pune - 1.    
27. Shree Godi Parshwanathji Temple Trust, 110 B/111, Guruwar Peth, Pune - 42    
28. Shree Shantinath Bhagwan Temple Trust, 321, M. Phule Peth, Shanti Nagar Society, Pune - 42.    
29. Shree Adinath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Rushabh Jain Group, Porwal Bhavan, Guruwar Peth, Pune - 2.
30. Shree Chandraprabhu Jain Temple, Opp. Naik Hospital, Guruwar Peth, Pune (Opposite to Nail Hospital. 5 Min Distance from Mandai, Near Laxmi Road, Tulsi Bag.)   
31. Shree Sheetalnath Bhagwan Jain Mandir, Trimurti Colony, Nr. Sadhna Society Gate, Akashwani Kendra, Hadapsar.    
32. Shree Sheetalnath Bhagwan Jain Ghar Mandir, Kothari's Home, Sadhna Society, Hadapsar.    
33. Shree Sheetalnath Bhagwan Jain Mandir, Phursungi Gaon, 1km. away from IBM office, Phursungi.    
34. Shree Digamber Jain Chaityalya, Anil Madhukar Jain, Bhekarai Nagar, Tukai Darshan, Road No 11, Near Dutt Mandir, Fursuingi (Haveli), Hadapsar, Pune
35. Shree Sheetalnath Shwetambar Jain Derasar    
36. Shree Munisuvrat Swami Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Near HSBC, West Ave., Along the river side, Kalyani Nagar, Pune.    
37. Shree Naminath Shwetambar Jain Sangh, Kasarwadi, Pune.    
38. Shree Agamodhaarak Devarshi Jain Agam Mandir Trust, Agam Hill, Katraj, Pune - 46.    
39. Shree Viralayam Shwetambar Jain Derasar    
40. Shree Shatrunjay Temple Trust, S.No. 94, Katraj Kondhwa Road, Pune.    
41. Shree Mahavir Swami Temple Trust, Juna Bazaar, Khadki, Pune - 3.    
42. Shree Munisuvrat Swamiji Maharaj Temple Trust, 24 Juna Bazaar, Khadki, Pune - 3.    
43. Shree Adinath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Isha Emerald Society, Ganga Dham Chowk, Market Yard, Pune.    
44. Shree Vasupujya Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Murad Society, Market Yard, Pune - 37.    
45. Shree Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Siddhachal Society, Gul tekdi, Market Yard, Pune - 37.    
46. Shree Ruturaj Jain Sangh, Ruturaj Society, Pune    
47. Shree Hyde Park Parisar Jain Sangh, Hyde Park, Gultekdi, Market Yard, Pune    
48. Shree Suparshwanath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Suparshwanath Society, Market Yard, Pune - 37.    
49. Shree Vasupujya Shwetambar Jain Derasar, 553, Center Street, Sachapir Street, Off. M.G. Road, Pune - 1.
50. Shree Digamber Jain Chaityalya, Rajkumar Ji Doshi, Gajraj Cloth Shop, M.G. Road, Camp Area   
51. Shree Vasupujya swami Mira Anand Jain Sangh, Sheetal Society, Behind Mira Society, Pune - 6.    
52. Shree Mahavir Jain Temple, H.N.D. Jain Boarding, Model Colony, Near Om Super Market, Pune. (This temple is just 2 min. from E-Square)
53. Shree Shantinath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, DSK Chandradeep Society, Mukund Nagar, Pune - 37.    
54. Shree Naminath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Chandanbala Apartment, Mukund Nagar, Pune - 37.
55. Shree Mahavir Jain Temple, Opp. Gometesh Vyayamshala, Near Ayurvedic College, Sec. 25, Nigadi, Pune
56. Shree Chandraprabhu Digamber Jain Mandir, Telco Road, Yamunanagar, Nigadi
57. Shree Adinath Society temple Trust, Pune-Satara Road, Pune-37   
58. Shree Bhagyavardhak Jain Shwetambar Derasar, S.No. 13, Padmavati Nagar, Pune Satara Road, Pune - 43.    
59. Shree Pabal Tirth, Shree Padmamani Jain Shwetamber Tirth Pedi, M.P. Pabal, District - Pune, Maharashtra
60. Shree Suvidhinath Jain Sangh, Paud Road, Pune    
61. Shree Kalewadi Jain Mandir, near Pimpri railway station, Pachpir Chowk, Pimpri
62. Shree Munishuvratswami derasar, near Nehru Nagar, Pimpri
63. Shree Sheetalnath Bhagwan jain Trust, Near Vishal Theatre , Pimpri, Pune
64. Shree Shantinath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, 209, Solapur Bazaar, Pulgate, Pune - 1    
65. Shree Adishwar (Indraprasth) Jain Shwetambar Temple Trust, Indraprastha Complex, Rasta Peth, Pune - 11.    
66. Shree Rajrajendrasuri Jain Gyan Mandir, 1137, Ravivar Peth, Govind Halwai Chowk, Pune - 2.
67. Shree Shantinath Digamber Khandelwal Jain Mandir, 520, Near Moti Chock, Ravivar Peth, Pune-411002
68. Shree Shantinath Digamber Saitwal Jain Mandir, 846, Lonar Aali, Near Moti Chock, Ravivar Peth, Pune-411002   
69. Shree Vardhaman Swami Jain Charitable Trust, Gai Ali, Sadashiv Peth, Pune - 30.    
70. Shree Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Mandir Trust, 411, Mahavir Society, Sahakar Nagar No.1, Pune - 9.    
71. Shree Mahavir swami Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Trupti Apartment, Sahakar Nagar No. 2, Pune - 9.    
72. Shree Sambhavnath Jain Mandir, Salisbury Park, Gultekdi, Pune - 37.    
73. Shree Jain Shwetambar Murtipujak Sanghs’ Shree Kunthunath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Dhore Nagar-1, Old Sangavi, Pune - 27.
74. Shree Jain Shwetambar Kunthunath Trust, 372, Shivaji Nagar, Pune - 5.
75. Shree Ajitnath Jain Shwetamber Trust, 372, Shivajinagar, Nr. MSEB Office, Opp. Shivaji Statue, Off Shivaji Road, Pune - 411005   
76. Shree Mahaveer Digamber Jain Temple, In the lane of Trapti Auto Service Center, Behind Brahma Veg Restaurant, Manik Bag, Sinhagad Road, Pune.
77. Shree Adinath Maharaj Mandir (Gotiwala Ghada), 1415, Shukrawar Peth, Pune - 2.    
78. Shree Sheetalnath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Shree Panchdasha Oswal Jain Sangh, Shukrawar Peth, Pune.    
79. Shree Adeshwar VisaPorwal Sirohiya Temple Trust, 995, New Shukrawar Peth, Pune - 2.    
80. Shree Godwad Jain Shwetambar Mutipujak Sangh, Shukrawar Peth, Gadikhana, Pune - 2.    
81. Shree Kunthunath Jain Sangh, Manikbaug, Sinhgadh Road, Pune - 51.    
82. Shree Adinath Bhagwan Jain Derasar, 28, Somwar Peth, Pune - 11    
83. Shree Sukhsagar Parshwa Jain Murtipujak Sangh, S.No. 10/11, Sukh Sagar Nagar, Pune    
84. Shree Shatrunjay Darshan Society, Shankarsheth Road, Pune - 42.    
85. Shree Dadawadi Jain Shwetambar Temple trust, 984/85, Shukrawar Peth, Near Saras Baug, Pune - 2.    
86. Shree Adinath Society Jain Temple Trust, Adinath Society, Pune-Satara Road, Near Swargate, Pune - 37.    
87. Shree Neminath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Kalyan Society, Shankar Sheth Road, Pune - 37.    
88. Shree Shankheshwar Parshwanath Jain Derasar, Ghar Derasar, Himgiri, 322/11/ Shankar Sheth Road, Pune - 37.    
89. Shree Parshwanath Jain Shwetambar Mandir Trust (Manmohan Parshwanath), 267/2, Timber Market, Pune - 42.    
90. Shree Sambhavnath Jain Shwetambar Murtipujak Sangh, Vadgaon Sheri, Pune.    
91. Shree Vishrantwadi Jain Sangh, Vishrantwadi, Pune.    
92. Shree Adinath Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Wanawadi gaon, Wanawadi, Pune - 40.    
93. Shree Suvidhinath Maharaj Temple Trust, 31, Yerwada Bazaar, Pune - 6.  
94. Shree Adinath Ghar derasar, Center Street, Pune - 1.      
95. Shree Shantinath Jain Derasar, Bhopla Chowk, Pune - 1.

Jai Jinendra...

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Alandi - A Holy and Historic place within the city of Pune

We heard of this place (Alandi near Pune) since long, so visited on a casual unplanned short visit next to Pimpri-Chinchwad. This is the place where Saint Dnyaneshwar (Jnaneshwar) did his penance and attained samadhi. He also attained the holy blessing by Sri Panduranga and created one of the extraordinary work called Jnaneshwari (translating the Bhagavad Gita in Marathi). 

There is a most famous beautiful temple named 'Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjeevan Samadhi Mandir', but not well maintained. Just like any other famous temple, this is also a crowded one, where you hardly get to see St. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Samadhi for few seconds even after being lined up in a long queue. There are a large number of vendors outside the main temple complex that offer materials for worshiping at the samadhi such as garlands, turmeric etc. We put off our shoes/chappals from the same place where we took some sweets etc later. If we consider temple, then certainly it is a good place - such an old heritage temple.

This reside at the banks of Indrayani River. The Indrayani river is a Perennial River and bathing in the river has special significance for pilgrims to Alandi. It is considered to be holy and clean, but sorry to say that it doesn't give the feeling at all. The river is heavily polluted because of sewage discharge by different towns along its course. The different needs of the pilgrims are performed by different groups of Brahmins near the ghat, like - after birth events, hair cuts, cremation, weddings or at the religious services to the bereaved respectively. 

There are many other temples and places to visit in and near Alandi. Those are mainly for the interest to pilgrims.
    Dnyaneshwari Mandir
    Laxmi Narayan Mandir
    Sant Jalaram Temple: We stayed in this temple for about an hour, This was quite better and ambiance was really good. This temple was built in 1960s with the same architectural design as the one in Virpur Gujarat. There is a temple for Santoshi Mata in the same temple complex.
    Vitthala-Rakhumai Temple

People in the village are nice though. They make you feel that you have come to an holy place. The town also has dozens of dharmshalas and bhavans catering for different community. We had our lunch at nearby veg restaurant with quite cheaper rates. It is known that during Asadhi Ekadasi, there happens 'Palkhi' procession with the feet of Sant Dnyaneshwar on a 'Palkhi' from the temple to Pandharpur. The procession is joined by tens of thousands of devotees for the 150 km journey on foot. Pilgrims also perform circumambulation around the whole Alandi town during their visit. Pilgrims from all over India (majorly Maharashtra) come to Alandi throughout the year.

Just 17Kms from Alandi, another village called Dehu (Dehu gaon) is situated where you can find St. Tukaram Maharaj Mandir, Gatha Mandir and Vaikunth Mandir. Hope to visit this in our next trip.

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Ropeway trip to Raigad Fort

"This king of forts is a precious gift to Maharashtra and a must-visit place - full of natural, majestic and historic heritage." - Quote about Raigad Fort (Raigarh Fort) in Maharashtra by Sachin Kumar Gupta

Fort Raigad is much more than a mere tourist spot, it is a sacred pilgrimage. This is the fort where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was crowned and he took his last breath. Raigad is a hill fort situated in the Mahad, Raigad district of Maharashtra, India.  Raigarh is approx 200KM from Mumbai and 150KM from Pune and approx 140KM from Satara. From Pune, one can reach here via drive through Mulshi Dam and beautiful curves of Tamhini Ghat.
From Pune - Chandani Chowk - Mulshi - Tamhini - Nizampur – Pachad Road – Raigad
From Mumbai - Navi Mumbai - Pali - Kolad - Mumbai Goa Road - Dhalghar Naka - Pachad Road – Raigad
From Satara - Mahabaleshwar - Poladpur - Mahad – Raigad Road - Pachad – Raigad

We planned our much awaited team event this monsoon. All the friends were quite excited about the trip. A motor-able road leads to Chit Darwaja, about 2kms from Pachad, the village at the base, where lies the Samadhi of Jijabai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s mother. A long climb from Pachad takes one to the Mahadarwaza, flanked by two massive bastions and a high curtain wall. One has to climb approximately 2-3 hours with 1400-1500 steps in order to reach the top of the fort. But we opted for ropeway as planned. 

"Raigad Fort Rope-way"
Raigad Ropeway has opened a new dimension of sightseeing at the Fort Raigad in Maharashtra. There are cable cars/rope-way which take the visitors from base of the hill to the top of the fort and back. It's definitely a clever option to opt for, if you don't want to climb the full trek or don't have enough time. With this you can spend more time on the fort itself. Just near the ropeway starting point, we have small Museum  displaying artifacts which have information about Shivaji Maharaj, forts in Maharashtra and other details. Take a note that you have to wait for about '30 minutes to 1 hour' for ropeway trip in normal days, and upto 2-3 hours during peak season days. Two ways ticket for adults was 200 INR per adult and flight time is approx 4-5 minutes. 

Ropeway in itself could be thrilling experience for few and heaven for others, specially during monsoon. Raigad fort in rainy season is awesome to visit and experience of Ropeway acts like a cherry on cake. A flight through the clouds, whistling winds, full of rains, and cool foggy trip! The sun was playing hide and seek. Many waterfalls and amazing greenland views can be seen while being at ropeway. The Ropeway drops you near Mena Darwaja. The fort’s 5.12 sq. kms hill-top plateau, has three main points Hirkani in the west, Takamak in the north and Bhavani in the east. 

There are many attractions around Raigad Fort with magnificient views. Per our experience, this place can be explored in below order, in order to enjoy it the best (if you are coming by ropeway)
    Ropeway
    Meena Darwaja: a special entrance for the royal ladies and the queens.
    Hirkani Buruj: Just on the top, there is MTDC resort nearby.
    Queens Palace: Its ruins today consist of the queen's quarters: six chambers, with each chamber having its own private restroom. Each one is bigger than 2 BHK flats.
    Rajyasabha Graha
    Nagarkhana Darwaja
    Palkhi Darwaja: The convoy of the king and the king himself used this gate.
    The 12-sided two-storey towers just look awesome during monsoon, this place is must seen place of the fort.
    Ganga Sagar Lake: The picturesque place contains main water reservoir for the fort.
    Holicha Mal: It is a wide-open ground, used for annual Holi festival. There is a temple of Shirkai Bhavani, a presiding deity of the fort.
    Market place (Bazaar Peth): There are few small shops selling few snacks and drink at many places.
    Takmak Tok: a cliff point from where the sentenced prisoners were thrown to their death. This is a must visit point, but the area is now fenced off, so please be aware of while walking.
    Jagdishwar Temple: The floor of temple is super cool in monsoon, as we were bare feet.
    Shree Samadhi of Shivaji Maharaj
    Throne of Shivaji Maharaj

We also had chance to meet Marathi delicacies at one of the villager's home. It was economic and an experience in itself. Raigad Fort is worth visiting over the weekend with your family, kids (If taking rope-way) or even as part of project groups. Everyone - Gaurav, Gyanu, Paresh, Sarika, Vaibhav, Vijay had lots of fun throughout the trip. 

Raigad fort is ideal for camping. If you are planning to trek in the night, ensure that you are trekking with experienced trekkers and have good flashlights with you. One can stay overnight, at the top of the fort. We would love to go this place again, and will definitely plan for an overnight stay.

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Treasure temple Neelkatheshwar in Kondhur

Quote of the Post: "This hilltop is one of the best treasure for temple and nature lovers" - Quote about Neelkantheshwar Temple near Pune by Sachin Kumar Gupta

One can reach Neelkatheshwar temple from Pune via either side of Kadhakwasla Dam. There are two ways to reach Neelkantheshwar Temple (in Kondhur) from Pune. One covering one side of the Khadakwasla Dam, while another covering other side of Khadakwasla Dam.
Route1 (dam being on your left side) - On this route you'll find beautiful resorts and waterfronts alongside the dam. (~50 KM)
Swargate - Anand Nagar - Khadakwasla Village - Kudje - Mandvi - Jambhali - Neelkantheshwar Road - Temple
Route2 (dam being on your right side) - This route gives a closer look of dam and Khadakwasla Chaupati road. (~60 KM)
Swargate - Anand Nagar - Khadakwasla Village - Sinhagad Road - Khanapur - Sonapur - Velhe Panshet Road - Cross Mutha River by Bridge - Neelkantheshwar Road - Jambhali - Temple

It was Independence day, when we finally started for this much awaited trip. We started late morning from Pune and wanted to spend sometime at Khadakwasla dam, so we took Route2 while going, and Route1 while returning, so we covered whole circumference with monsoon views of Khadakwasla Dam. Neelkantheshwar road is in little bad condition for nearly 5-6 kms, but Ok to move with 2 or 4 wheelers. It goes straight at the base of Neelkantheshwar. We also saw few autowalaas from Jambhali to temple base point. It took approximate 2 hours (approx 50-60 kms) to travel from Hadapsar Pune to Neelkantheshwar Temple near Kondhur. It’s a very pleasant and scenic drive till Neelkantheshwar parking point. Lush green surround the place specially during monsoon.

This hidden treasure temple is situated at hilltop of triangle dams:
Khadakwasla Dam
Panshet Dam
Varasgaon Dam

Notes and important points while visiting Neelkatheshwar temple:

• From the parking point, you have to climb up the steep hill approx 1.5 KM, so plan accordingly. Wear sports shoes or floaters and plan well, while being with toddlers.
• The climb is really steep at few places (though wide) and this can prove to be a good exercise for all ages. :) With all high spirits we were gald to see many old age people climbing up the temple. 
• During summers plan to climb early in the morning when it isn't too hot and while returning, walk carefully else you may skid and fall.
• Bring water bottles and other snacks as per your choice.
• During monsoon, don't forget to bring an umbrella as there are no shops on the top except for a small restaurant.
• It is a huge temple, with lot of open space to sit and enjoy the beauty of exquisite sculptures that tell different Hindu mythological tales, located between lush green hills and breathtaking views. 

It was quite a lucky day, as we could capture many beautiful photographs throughout the day, specially from the hilltop. Unfortunately, there is not much promotion or maintenance done by Government. I hope someday, there will be motor-able road right up to the temple.  Two big idols welcome everyone at the temple entrance and the walls of the temple are decorated with many other Hindu Gods. We saw backwaters of Panshet, Varasgaon and Khadakwasla dams. The views were just amazing and this was pure rendezvous with nature. Neelkantheshwar temple is full of beautifully crafted cement sculptures depicting various Indian mythological stories from the great Indian epics the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. 

Few sculptures are of:
Ashtavinayakas
Shiv Parvati Family
Ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu
Sagar Manthan
Royal Court of Indra
Fierce battle between Bhim and Duryodhan
Mace Battle between Vaali and Sugreev
Waking up Kumbhakaran from his sleep
Sant Dnyashwar, Sant Ramdas, Shivaji Maharaj stories
Many stories depiction, unknown to my knowledge

I have never seen so many sculptures in one place, this is one of the best temple I have seen. I couldn't cover all the pictures to tell the complete story. Enjoy some of the photographs to get a sense of what you are missing, if you haven’t been to this place yet. We visited this during the month of Shravan, this temple of Shiva attracts thousands of devotees in this month and on the occasion of Maha shivratri. If you are a temple or nature lover and looking for a weekend retreat near Pune in the lap of nature then Neelkantheshwar is your place. You can visit Neelkantheshwar at any point of time during the year but monsoon would be the best time.

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