Baner is suburb of Pune, India. Baner is well known for "Varkari" parampra and bhakti aradhana from many years. It is located off the Katraj–Dehu Road Bypass by-passing Pune city. Baner road serves as the main approach road for the bypass which in-turn connects to the Mumbai Pune Expressway. Baner is bordered by Pashan in south, Balewadi to the west, Aundh to the north and Pune University to the east. Baner is mostly a residential and commercial hub of Pune and large portions are occupied by various IT companies.