Kaas Plateau of Flowers near Satara

Quote of the post: "A photographer's heaven and a botanical garden with a colourful carpet of millions of tiny wild flowers spread across." - Quote about Kaas Plateau near Satara by Sachin Kumar Gupta

  

We were planning to visit Kaas Plateau since long. We visited this place after Thoseghar waterfalls in Satara. The place is also known as 'Kaas Pathar' which is situated in western ghats. Kaas plateau of flowers, a few kilometers ahead of Satara in Maharashtra, is a magical piece of land and is one of the global biodiversity hotspots. 

The place displays one of the most spectacular natural events of wild Maharashtra during the latter half of the year. Depending on the monsoon and other weather factors, these flowers bloom on their own and stay for about 3–4 weeks. So the best time to visit the place is in Aug - Sep - Oct when rain is at its end leaps. It is not only a botanical garden, but also a photographer's heaven. Recently it has been declared as Biodiversity World heritage site by UNESCO.

Kaas Plateau Fees: There is INR 10 entry fee per person for visiting the place. There is also an online site 'kas.ind.in' where you can book in advance alongwith your vehicle details. We took the entry tickets online in advance, and showed mobile confirmation while visiting. You can reach this place from Satara. Below is the route map to Kaas Valley (D) from Pune (B), Mumbai (A), Mahabaleshwar (F), Panchgani (G), Tapola (E) or Satara (C).

Kaas Plateau of Flowers (D) Maharashtra Map

It was mesmerizing to view different colors and shades of millions of tiny wild flowers spread across Kaas Plateau at the dusk. Sun was bidding adieu and trickled it's rays creating a magical effect across. As per the info available there, valley has more than 850 different species of flowers and other plants including Orchids, Karvy and carnivorous plants such as Drosera Indica. 

Now Satara forest division and its organizers have placed fencing across both sides to preserve it. However, they do allow people to enter the fence on foot; no vehicles allowed inside. The walking pathway is clearly marked so that people don't walk over the flowers and there are a few caretakers to prevent it. We took many photographs from inside and outside the fencing. It was sunset time when yellow and red sun-rays make the valley more beautiful. The earthen smell of the soil along with the dramatic play of clouds and lights amidst the blue vast sky make the place a truly breathtaking spectacular, for human eye.

There are a few instructions which visitors are expected to follow - 'to do' , and 'not to do' (by Satara Forest Division):

Dont's:

*Pets are not allowed.

*Smoking is strictly prohibited.

*Don't litter or throw garbage.

*Don't pluck the flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves etc, for any purpose.

*Don't use this place for eating.

*Don't damage the flowers, plants, wild life etc, while taking photographs.

*Don't try to cross the barricade/fence. 

*Don't park your vehicles on road/plateau.

Do's:

*Please keep Kaas Plateau clean.

*Drop the litter in garbage box only.

*Park your vehicles only at the designated places only.

*Co-operate with the Kaas staff, volunteers, police working here.

*Please record your valuable suggestions in the register kept with forest staff.

Please note if you have expectation of watching large flowers, you are at the wrong place. Now a days this and its nearby places are one of the most famous picnic spot for locals. The place is increasing its popularity by leaps and bounds with the support of Satata tourism and localities. It has an small lake named 'Kaas Talav'. We drove down the curves from Kaas Plateau and passed by Kaas Talav and headed towards 'Tapola - Mini Kashmir' for night stay. Trip with Meenal, Anmol, Priyanshu, Piyush and Monika made this even more special. More during my next visit to Kaas.

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Thoseghar waterfall near Satara

Quote of the Post: "After watching Thoseghar waterfall, you are tuned to attract towards it." - Quote about Thoseghar Waterfall near Satara by Sachin Kumar Gupta

You say the word 'waterfall' and the image of huge water body dropping from a high cliff in midst of a green valley, comes to the mind. If you are searching for Thoseghar waterfall, you are at the right place. You definitely should visit Thoseghar to admire the masterpiece created by God with various shades of white, green and golden color. A few other famous waterfalls in Maharashtra, in addition to Thoseghar are Dudhsagar, Lingmala, Dhobi and Chinaman's waterfall. 

We saw many windmills on our way while coming from Pune. If you have some time, Take a side trip to the nearby windmills farm at Chalkewadi. The scenic Thoseghar waterfall is one of Maharashtra's tallest waterfall. Its height is around 500 meters; which makes Thoseghar even special. Thousands of waterfall lovers come from all over Maharashtra to visit this place, especially during the rainy season. The best time to visit Thoseghar waterfall is July to October (or November) depends on rainfall.

You can experience nice views of waterfall flowing from the cliff during the entire rainy season. There are a series of waterfalls, some of them ranging 15 to 50 meters and tallest one of 500 meters in height, in the valley. This place is full of natural beauty and has a pleasant climate. To experience this you need to visit Thoseghar Waterfall in the rainy season. Thoseghar Waterfall is just 25 km from the city of Satara, Maharashtra. It is situated near the Sahyadri hill, at the edge of the Konkan region and 40 km away from famous Kaas plateau (Kaas flower valley). Below map will help you to reach Thoseghar waterfall (E) from Satara (F), and nearby places - Mumbai (A), Pune (B), Panchgani (C), Mahabaleshwar (D) or Solapur (G).

Thoseghar Waterfall from nearby Places

Entry Fee: INR 10 person and INR 10 additional for the camera. 

There are 2 major points marked as Chota Dhabdhaba (small waterfall), and Bada Dhabdhaba (big waterfall). To reach all these place, proper directions with good stairs and instructions are given. The area is quite serene and tranquil, with a clean lake located between the dark woods. One can pay visit to the vistas of Bada Dhabdhaba (big waterfall) and eye-soothing green valley. There is a picnic area and a newly constructed platform which gives a good view of the waterfall. This place was full of visitors busy adoring the view of the waterfall.

At Chota Dhabdhaba you can see waterfall originating point, which is an easily accessible water stream and it's quite safe to get into it. We stayed here for 30-40 mins only, because of time constraint, else we wouldn't have moved from here for at least a couple of hours. We had to head for our next destination - the Kaas Flower Valley.

After coming out of the premises, we had tea and some snacks just near the parking area. There are a few restaurants nearby where you can find vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. This is a popular picnic spot located in the Satara District. There are many attractions like boating at Tapola and Kaas Plateau which attract many tourists not only from India but from around world.

Other nearby places to visit:

Boating at Tapola - 'The Mini Kashmir' of Maharashtra.

Kaas valley of flowers near Satara

A day at 'Grand Canyon of India - Mahabaleshwar'

A day trip to Panchgani - 'Five hills of Sahyadri'

Lingmala waterfall near Mahabaleshwar during monsoon.

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A Boat Trip at Mini Kashmir - Tapola

Quote of the Post: "Tapola truely deserves the appreciation and definitely lives upto the tag of 'Mini Kashmir'. If you haven't visited Tapola, you haven't visited Maharashtra." - Quote about Tapola near Mahabaleshwar by Sachin Kumar Gupta

After visiting Thoseghar waterfall and Kaas Plateau of seasonal flowers near Satara, we stayed at Hotel Shivneri near Shiv-Sagar Boat club. If you want to feel the calmness and beauty of Tapola, just stay here for two days, and you'll wish to be here forever. We headed to Shiv-Sagar Boat Club post our breakfast. Our hotel was just near to Shiv Sagar Boat Club, so we reached there in no time.

Tapola can be visited throughout the year, however the best time to visit is from September to February, when you can enjoy clean and clear water. The place attracts heavy rains during monsoon. Tapola is a perfect holiday destination, only 25 km away from Mahabaleshwar, but it never got the fame as it should. The journey of 1- 1/12 hr from Satara or Mahabaleshwar, is a destination in itself. You can enjoy the route between the high Sahyadri hill ranges and the dark woods. Below is the map to Tapola (D):

Tapola - Mini Kashmir Map

Tapola sits at the convergence of the Koyana and Solshi rivers, and is a complete blend of natural beauty, seasonal waterfalls, mountains, tranquility, greenery, invigorating air and pristine ambience. The view of Koyana river on one side and Solshi river on the other, is really beautiful. 6 hours driving distance from Mumbai (290 km) or 5 hours from Kolhapur (200 km) or 4 hours from Pune (150 km) make it ideal for longer stay.

The dam is the biggest in Maharashtra - known as 'Shivsagar' which stretches 90 km long and serves as a water reservoir to the Koyana Dam. Shivsagar Lake and river camps are major tourist attractions here. Shivsagar dam is very popular for motor boats, which are available with nominal charges. Motorboats, Speed boats and scooter rides are the popular boating means; others enjoy kayaking and swimming. There are many unknown forts in deep forests around the lake.

Tapola Sightseeing: Tapola is full of attractions – From Shivsagar Boat club, you can see and reach differnt points, including a few islands and return to boat in following order and timings:

- Shivsagar Darshan (45 mins - 6 km)

- Triveni Sangam (1 hr 30 mins - 12 km)

- Datta Mandir (2 hrs - 20 km)

- Vasota Fort (3 hrs 30 mins - 30 km)

- Koyana Abhayaranya (4 hrs - 40 km)

Tapola is the base camp for one of the most exhilarating treks that one can go for in Maharashtra. Places mentioned above are completely cut off from civilization and can be reached only by a boat. The weather is exhilarating even in the peak of summer. So, if you are up for a challenge, take the forest authority permission in advance and be early in the morning to go to conquer Vasota Fort or Koyana Abhayaranya. One can find various animals in the dark forests such as tigers, bears and wild fox. The starting point of all these points is Shivsagar Boat club. We opted till Datta Mandir as that day, authorities didn't allow the trip till last point. After booking we got our turn soon, and ride in the boat with Meenal, Anmol, Priyanshu, Piyush and Monika.

While to the Shivsagar Darshan by boat journey, The surrounding views of the river were breathtaking and pleasant. Triveni Sangam is small island at the junction of three rivers. Our first stoppage was famous Datta Mandir, where we stepped out and roamed around for about an hour. The famous Shiv Temple, located below the lake level on this island, is the major attraction. We just wanted to be here as long as we could stay. 

We also enjoyed the vistas of a small beautiful village Bamnoli, located on the shores of Shivsagar lake. It was surprising and certainly unbelievable for us, to see the villagers carrying their home-luggage and other daily necessities by boats, loaded with more than 20 people at once. At one hand we could never imagine leading such a difficult life, on the other we see these people leading their lives happily.

Tapola is popular with nature and adventure lovers and photographers for trek and relish the scenic beauty. If you are a water sports enthusiast, Tapola is the best place to head to. It pleases mind by its nature and makes you forget all your urban woes. It was a action packed and rejuvenating weekend for us, after that we approached towards Mahabaleshwar following Lingmala waterfall during evening on our way back to Pune.

Next time I am planning to pay a visit, for a 'River Camp at Tapola'. Other nearby places to visit:

Kaas valley of flowers near Satara.
Thoseghar waterfall near Satara during monsoon.
A day at 'Grand Canyon of India - Mahabaleshwar'
A day trip to Panchgani - 'Five hills of Sahyadri'
Visit to Lingmala waterfall near Mahabaleshwar during monsoon

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Lingmala Waterfall near Mahabaleshwar

Quote of the Post: "At Lingmala waterfall, you will love to get lost in the sound of waterfall and clouds chasing you, time to time." - Quote about Lingmala Waterfall near Mahabaleshwar by Sachin Kumar Gupta

Nature, Water, Lakes, Waterfalls! This trip was the dip to the places like Thoseghar Waterfall, Kaas Plateau, Tapola 'The Mini Kashmir', cloudy Mahabaleshwar, and Lingmala Waterfall during the monsoon weekend. We reached this place at the evening. I love the unique sounds and the power of flowing water, whether it is the sea-waves or a waterfall. If you are searching for Lingmala waterfall, you are at the right place.

Dudhsagar waterfall, Lingmala waterfall, Thoseghar waterfall, Dhobi waterfall, and Chinaman's waterfall are the famous waterfalls in Maharashtra. This place has advantage of being near to famous hill stations like Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. It is easy to access from both Panchgani and Mahableshwar. Below map will help you to reach Lingmala waterfall (D) from nearby places - Mumbai (A), Pune (B), Panchgani (C), Mahabaleshwar (E), Tapola (F), or Satara (G).

Lingmala Waterfall Road Map

Entry Fee: INR 10 person and INR 10 additional for the camera. [as of Sep'13]

This place is full of natural beauty and has a pleasant climate. To experience this you need to visit Lingmala Waterfall in the rainy season. The best time to visit Lingmala waterfall is July to October (or November) during monsoon season. During the entire rainy season it has a great flow of water. You may experience heavy rainfall and lovely clouds following you during evening. The area is quite serene and tranquil, with clouds and dark woods in a hilly area. After entrance, there is a set of stairs, leading to the main point. Proper directions are given that lead to Chota Dhabdhaba (small waterfall) to the left (100 meters), and Bada Dhabdhaba (big waterfall) to the right (1200 meters).

We took the right turn first, and followed the stairs-route. These are properly maintained and promoted and also there are sensible gaps so that water doesn't fill in the walking treks. This trek reaches at an exit point, from where everyone just enjoy the picturesque vistas of Bada Dhabdhaba (big waterfall) that descends from the cliff and eye-soothing green valley alongwith a series of waterfalls. There were some monkeys roaming on the way, some of the them jumping from one tree to another. Please be on alert, if you have some food with you. We did some trick photography with snaps of waterfall flowing from the water bottle.

At Chota Dhabdhaba you can see waterfall originating point, and many people enjoy bathing and having a break here, We stayed some more time here and enjoyed along-with some nice photographs. This place is a clean pond, where many small waterfalls meet. This place is full of visitors that just adore the views of the waterfall. Don't miss the opportunity to get wet and drench in the waterfall. If you are planning to take shower and enjoy the water-flow  visit this point first and bring your towel and changing clothes with you.

No matter how much pressure you feel at work, you will be relaxed here and forget all your woes. There are some hotel and restaurants nearby where it is possible to eat vegetarian and non-vegetarian food after visiting the area. After coming out of the campus, we had tea and snacks at Mapro Garden and take home some juice and other stuff back to Pune.

Other nearby places to visit: One can easily combine visiting Venna Lake during one day or two days trip to Panchgani or Mahabaleshwar.

Boating at Tapola - 'The Mini Kashmir' of Maharashtra.

Kaas valley of flowers near Satara

A day at 'Grand Canyon of India - Mahabaleshwar'

A day trip to Panchgani - 'Five hills of Sahyadri'

Thoseghar waterfall near Satara during monsoon.

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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...

Note: If you have any information to be corrected, or any Jain temple/mandir to be added to the list, feel free to comment.

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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...

Note: If you have any information to be corrected, or any Jain temple/mandir to be added to the list, feel free to comment.

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