Ganeshkhind Avenue, Poona

Ganeshkhind Avenue, Poona

c. 1905
13.70x
9.00cm

Ganeshkhind Road, also known as University Road, is a major thoroughfare in Pune that derives its name from an ancient Ganesh temple called Parvati Nandan Ganpati Temple, dating back to the 17th century. The term "khind" means gorge or hill pass, and this area was once considered the northwestern border of Pune. The temple underwent restorations during both Rajmata Jijabai's time and the Peshwa era, and even today is undergoing extensive reconstruction, including road widening, new underpasses and another flyover.