Saras Garden Travel Map

Saras Garden is located in the background of Parvati Hills. Constructed by Nanasaheb Peshwa, the garden has fountains and lush green lawns. In the garden, a temple is also present. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the temple was constructed in 1774 by Madhavrao Peshwa. The garden also contains Ganesh Murthi Museum, enclosing large number of Ganesh statues. In early morning as well as evening, joggers and walkers frequent the garden.Soon after completion of Shree Devdeveshwar Temple on Parvati Hill in the 18th century, Nanasaheb Peshwa decided to beautify the environs of the hill. Owing to this, he constructed a lake at the foothills of Parvati Hill. In the centre of the lake was established an island of about 25,000 sq ft area. Later, on the island, a beautiful garden was created. Sawai Madhavrao Peshwa built a temple dedicated to Shree Siddhivinayak Gajanan in 1784.