The Chintamani Temple of Theur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Supreme God Ganesha according to Ganapatya Sect located 25 km from Pune, the temple is "one of the larger and more famous" of the Ashtavin
The shikara of the temple
Ganesha Basohli miniature circa 1730 Dubost p 73
Madhavrao I, also known as Madhavrao Ballal Bhat, was the ninth Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, ruling from 1761 until his death in 1772. He was the second son of Balaji Baji Rao and the grandson of Baj
Chintamani Temple, Theur
…current structure of the temple was built by him or his descendant. The Chintamani Temple was also a spiritual magnet for the Peshwa rulers, especially Madhavrao I (1745–1772) who renovated and made additions to the temple structure. Theur is located in the Haveli taluka of Pune district, near the confluence of…
A handwritten letter by Madhavrao I
Continued letter by Madhavrao I
Memorial commemorating Madhavrao I at Peshwe Park in Pune, India
Cremation of Madhavrao I and sati of his wife Ramabai