Peths, a concept and nomenclature, are important part of Pune culture. They were important ingredients of ancient city planning. Peth is the general name for a locality in old Pune. Businesses in many of these localities used to be open for business only once a week. Hence these localities are named according to the day they were open for business.
Some peths have been named after a major temple located within their boundaries. Kasba Peth is oldest peth located in the heart of the city (e.g. Kasba Peth, Ganesh Peth, Bhawani Peth, Ganj Peth). Many other peths have been named after certain notable people.
For example,
* Sadashiv Peth : Named after SadashivRao Bhau. One of the young Peshwa warriors who lost their lives in the 3rd Battle of Panipat.
* Nana Peth : Named after Nanasaheb Peshwe
* Narayan Peth : Named after Narayanrao Peshwe
* Ghorpade Peth, Rasta Peth : Named after prominent Maratha Sardars (Generals) from the Peshwa Dynesty
* Rasta Peth : Named after Sardar Raste (Maternal Uncle of Peshwa's) who were asked to leave the then boundaries of Pune city. It is now known for its Tamil population which has been living here.
The last peth is the Navi (New) Peth. After Navi Peth, the localities are named as "Nagar" such as Sahakarnagar, Shikshaknagar, Vimannagar, Lokmanyanagar and so on.
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