Kasba Peth, Pune

Ancient history In 2003, an accidental discovery of artefacts from the Satvahana period in the Kasba peth area of Pune has put the origin of settled life in the area to the early part of the first millennium. Traditional accounts state that the temples of Puneshwar and Narayaneshwar were turned into the Sufi shrines of Dhakta Shaikh Salla Dargah and Thorla Shaikh Salla Dargah respectively during early Islamic rule in the 1300s. According to legend, some children had brought cows to the area to graze, and found an idol of Ganapati. Then, they colored this idol and started worshipping it. Shivaji's mother Jijabai also visited the temple often. Hence, Dadoji Konddeo built a pendol in front of the idol; this is where the Kasba Ganpati Temple is located today. ==Business and Amenities==

Places of worship Hindu temples • Kasba Ganapati Temple: This is the village deity of Pune. • Tvashta Kasar Devi Temple: This goddess is considered as the goddess of Kasar society. • Trimbakeshwar Temple • Puneshwar Maruti Temple • Gavkos Maruti Temple • Kedareshwar Temple Shaikh Sallah Dargah The 14th century shrines, which came to be known as the Dhakta Shaikh Salla Dargah and the Thorla Shaikh Salla Dargah, have been among the more popular religious places in Pune over the centuries. Businesses The part of the Peth near the Mutha river is known as Kumbhar Wada, where kumbhar, or potters, reside. Skilled metal craftsmen (known as Tambat) known for crafting utensils out of brass and copper also reside there. There is also a tailor's lane in the peth. Places of interest • Lal Mahal • Sat toti Houd • Sardar Shitole Wada • Sardar Mujumdar Wada ==References==