Parvati is one of the favourite spots in Pune. The height of Parvati hill is 2100 feet above sea level and 260 feet from the city level. The hill offers an aerial view of the city and the most picturesque scene in the early hours of the day. The main temple, as it stands today, was built by the third Peshwa,
Shrimant Nana Saheb in the year 1749 A.D. The history of the temple is
linked with a miracle. It is believed that Kashibai, the mother of the
third Peshwa was suffering from a severe ailment in her right foot. One
of her advisors informed her about a temple of Goddess to the South of
Pune which was famous for its miraculous healing power. Kashibai went
to the temple which was located on top of this hill and prayed for her
recovery. She vowed that if she was cured of her ailment, she would
build a temple there. She soon recovered and her son built a temple on
the hill. This was the famous Parvati temple.