Hadshi Temple – Pandurang Kshetra, Sathya Sai Trust
A heavenly place for both the young and the aged alike. While the young go about enjoying the scenery, the aged can relax in the serenity of the temple. It is not often that you can find a quiet and clean temple, but this is definitely one. This temple at Hadshi temple is run by the Sathya Sai trust and has idols of Pandurang (Krishna) and both the Sai Babas. They also do all the aartis like the ones at Shirdi Temple.
I saw a photo of this temple on a blog. One look at the photo and the location convinced me to go there and i wasn’t disappointed. I have been there twice already. On one occasion, it was pouring like crazy and the other time, it was a sunny dry monsoon day. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a place to take visitors out for a drive.
How to go to Hadshi Temple from Pune: Google Maps doesn’t recognise either Hadshi or Hadshi Temple. You have to go to Chandni Chowk, then Pirangut, then Paud –> In the direction of tamhini/Mulshi. In Paud, take the right turn just after the Bus Stand. After this. keep going straight towards Pavana Dam/Tikona, then you will start seeing signboards. At a fork after around 15 kms, the road to the left will be marked with an arch saying Hadshi Temple. You have to be really talented to miss this. Then, the narrow road climbs up a small hill to the parking lot of the temple.
The first floor of the temple has the Pandurang Shrine while the ground floor has both the Sai Babas. The late sathya Sai baba visited this place in 2009 (surprising that i didn’t read about this in any newspaper) and the photos on the wall show thousands of followers on the lawns of the temple listening to discourses.
An added attraction is the good canteen. They had poha, sabudana kichdi, pakodas, bhel and lots more. Btw, learnt from my second trip that the hot pakodas are made only on Sundays! So, for those not religiously inclined, drop the ones who are so at the front steps and make your way to the canteen.
We had also packed lunch and had it just on the way down the hill close to a stream. It was a lovely evening with the sun playing hide-and-seek with the clouds. Then, we drove all the way to Pavna dam to see Tung Fort and the backwaters and then we retraced the same way back to Pune. If you have a few hours and need a place to go, this would make an excellent destination.
Sanjay, it is not a lake, but a small stream. As you come down from Hadshi, before joining the main road, you cross a small bridge. During the monsoons, this stream has lot of water. If you park close to the bridge and walk upstream a little, you will come across this small pond.
Dear Rajaram, I have visited this place thrice. I can see one photograph where your family is sitting on shore of small lake….I could not find this spot in HAdshi. Pls let me know.
Visited this place on 1st of Sept …Started from Kothrud through Chandani Chowck –> Paud. Took Right from Paud Bus stand and followed the straight road.. in between saw beautiful small lakes, school children washing Bicyle in those lake.. Hadshi is a beautiful temple, well maintained. Had some snacks at Hadshi Canteen.. it was good. Then start to Pawana Dam.. on the way saw Tikona Fort on Right hand side… Then came the back waters of Pawana dam on Left hand side.. those views were amazing. Then went to Pawana dam.. we went on the wall of Pawana dam .. till the Gate. We were not allowed ahead of Gate. Views from this place was amazing..Then travelled towards Lonavala road.. Then at a junction rather going toward Lonavala on Left hand side.. took Right hand side road.. which goes through the intererior villages of Mulshi.and goes straight to Somatane Phata, which is around 30km from the junction.. Then after travelling around 25 Km..took Right hand turn which goes toward Hinjewadi.. which is around 17 km from this junction. From Hinjewadi back to Kothrud. .. It was wonderful short trip of 5 hrs… enjoy the nature..
for one day family trip is the best location very natural and eye pleasing spot to visit again and again. it is just beutifull.
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Visited this place 2day… 1 of the awesome place around pune.. took only around 90-120 mins to reach there from Pune Municipal Corporation.. very less crowded, carry food along, as no good eating facility is nt there..Also very well maintained.. And drive to the place was giving a feel of how beautiful nature can be 😀 ..Ideal time for visit, “during monsoon”,,
We have visited this temple on Jul-15-2012. Amazing place…!!!
We have followed this route Chandni Chowk -> Pirangut -> Paud –> In Paud, take the right turn immediately after the Bus Stand. Go straight then you will start seeing signboards for Hadshi Temple.
Very beatiful place to Visit.
Regards,
Anvay
Hi Rajaram,
I am planning to go hadshi temple, pavana dam. I will drive from dombivli which route is shortest i.e. via mumbai-pune express way OR old pune road via panvel. Also canI complete it in ONE day.
Hi,
we visited the temple today, 14th July 2012, the place is awesome.
We took the root from Rajeev gandhi infotech park(Wakad–phase 2 — phase3– ghotawade phata– Kolvan–Hadshi) around 32 km from hinjewadi flyover.
Road condition is OK.
very good experience.
thanks,
Pranav
Hi Rajaram,
Thank you for your above link. With this reference, we visited this place today (8th July 2012) and it was wonderful experience. It was scenic drive, temple was nicely maintained and very calm and peaceful. One of the places which is not known to everyone. Thanks again for letting everyone know.
My Pics –
https://picasaweb.google.com/106438510769844176445/HadshiTemple2012?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMrsmuzO3pvYUg&feat=directlink
-Abhijit