Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple

The temple was established in the late 1800s by Dagdusheth Halwai and his wife Lakshmibai after they lost their only son to a plague epidemic. Following advice from a sage, they built the temple in his memory. Lokmanya Tilak later used the Ganesh festival here as a public platform during the Indian freedom struggle to circumvent British restrictions on public gatherings. The current idol, known as Navasacha Ganpati, is the third incarnation installed by Dattatray Govindsheth Halwai.

The temple is considered the pride and prestige of Maharashtra's public Ganpati festival tradition. It serves as a symbol of faith, devotion, and selfless service. The managing trust extends religious observance into social welfare through educational support, healthcare clinics, ambulance services, and housing for destitute children. The annual Ganeshotsav includes cultural activities like music concerts, bhajans, and Atharvasheersh recitations, reinforcing community cohesion.