Kasba Peth is the oldest peth (locality) in Pune, India and is very adjacent to the historic Shaniwar Wada palace. Kasba Peth was the first Peth to be established somewhere in the 14th century, and is the oldest area in Pune. Kasba Ganpati the Gram Daivat (root deity) of Pune, is in Kasba Peth. This temple was built in Shivaji Maharaja's reign. There is a story behind the Kasba Ganpati. Some children had brought cows there for grazing and found an idol of Ganapati. Then they colored this idol and started worshipping it. Shivaji Maharaja's mother Jijabai also visited there whenever she came to Lal Mahal. Hence Dadoji Konddeo built a pendol in front of the idol where the Kasba Ganpati Temple is today.
Kasba Peth is the only locality in Pune where one can still find the existence of a "Wada" or an old styled living apartments with unique architectures. Kasba peth is mostly a residential area and is well known for the Kumbhar Wada (Area of earthen potmakers) and the Tambat Ali (Area of brass/copper utensil manufacturers).
Kasba Peth is the oldest peth in Pune. It is called as Heart of Pune city. You can find all types of shops surrounding to Kasba Peth. For E.g.: Tambat Ali, Shimpi Ali, vyavahar Ali, Bhoi Ali etc.
