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Hindu temple in Koregaon Park

Shrinath Maharaj Durga Mata Temple

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The story of Shrinath Maharaj Durga Mata Temple

This shrine belongs to the Devi tradition, and Devī is the Sanskrit word for goddess. Standing here, you are in a place of worship for a divine feminine form in Indian religion, so the most important thing to notice is the devotion rather than any single dated monument history.

The temple is in Koregaon Park, an area of Pune in Maharashtra, India. That neighbourhood is primarily residential, with lush greenery, and it has also grown into a commercial hub. Around it you can find a trendy dining and nightlife scene, with sleek European and Indian restaurants, live music bars and busy pubs, plus art galleries and clubs nearby.

For this specific temple, there is no published account giving its own history, builder, or construction date. What can be said safely is that it stands within a living urban district where worship, commerce and leisure sit close together, so the temple is part of a busy modern setting rather than an isolated sacred complex.

Since you are here, look for how the shrine is used as a local place of devotion to Devi. If you are planning your next stop, Pune Junction railway station is about 3.8 kilometres away, and Pune International Airport is about 5.8 kilometres away.

In brief

Koregaon Park is an area located in Pune, in the state of Maharashtra in India. It is primarily a residential area with lush greenery, but of late it has been growing into a commercial hub as well. Koregaon Park also has a trendy dining and nightlife hub, with sleek European and Indian restaurants, as well as live music bars and buzzy pubs. It is also a destination for art and music enthusiasts in the city, with many art galleries and clubs in the vicinity. Koregaon Park is located about 5.8 kilometres (3.6 mi) from the Pune International Airport and about 3.8 kilometres (2.4 mi) from the Pune Junction railway station.

Before you go

Time to allow
30-60 min
Best months
June, August, October to February
Address
5, Lane Number 5, Ashok Chakra Society, Kavadewadi, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India

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