Chimnya Ganpati Mandal
The sparrow-named Ganpati of Sadashiv Peth — an old temple landmark whose mandal stages musical light shows to rival Natu Baug.
At a glance
- Type
- Sarvajanik Ganesh mandal
- City
- Pune
- Area
- Sadashiv Peth
- Address
- Chimnya Ganpati Chowk, Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030
- Festival
- Pune Ganeshotsav
Story
The Chimnya Ganpati temple is one of Sadashiv Peth’s oldest landmarks — its origins undocumented, its name a piece of neighbourhood memory: sparrows (chimnya) once flocked here to pick at rice, and the name stuck. The three-foot idol with its left-turned trunk and built-in crown has watched the lanes fill with Ganeshotsav for generations. During the festival, the mandal is known for its grand musical light shows — the old-city counterpart to Natu Baug’s display.
During the festival
Musical light shows on festival evenings.
Visit
Adjacent to the Laxmi Road corridor — visit after dark for the light show.
Chimnya Ganpati Chowk, Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030
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