Mahalakshmi Temple Saras Baug,Pune,Maharashtra

The Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trust is closely involved in social, cultural, charitable and the welfare of society. Sushila Devi was an invaluable partner for Shri Bansilal in all his endeavours. She had arrived in Pune at the tender age of 14 with her husband. She used to be an avid reader of all the holy books, and she provided able support to her husband with her unshakable faith and perseverance. She was a partner in Shri Bansilalji’s social and religious activities overcoming the limitations imposed by domestic difficulties. Her decision-making abilities were truly exceptional and inspiring. In those days, having a bungalow opposite Sarasbaug, Pune was a matter of prestige. But instead of building a palatial residence there, it was her desire to build a temple. This temple has become dear to devotees not only in Pune and Maharashtra, but all over India.

This temple represents the single spot where darshan can be obtained of all the three forms of Adi Shakti or the Divine Mother. Sri Mahasaraswati the Goddess of learning, Sri Mahalaxmi the Goddess of prosperity and Sri Mahakaali, the Goddess who liberates mortals from time and death. All the deities embody all the three gunas of tamas, rajas and sattva and are all present in this temple for the worship and adoration of devotees.

The shikhar of the Mahalaxmi temple is 55 feet tall, 24 feet wide and the length of the temple roof is 54 feet long. This has been carved in the Dravidian style of architecture. Its entrance is very elaborately carved, and the pillars and walls inside have also been carved with intricate patterns that considerably enhance its beauty. The circumambulation around the temple is done by devotees who can pay tribute to the saints whose images have been carved on the temple walls.

Sarasbaug has beautiful temples surrounded by food corners. Saraswati, Mahalaxmi, mahakali idols are here in the temple. Beautifully decorated every time during the festivals.