Shaniwarwada, Pune - शनिवारवाडा पुणे
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The palace was constructed by Bajiroa 1st in the 1730. It was a 13 storey building. There is a story told about why this place was chosen for the construction. The story says-The Thorale (Elder) Bajirao once saw a rabbit chasing a dog in this place. Taking inspiration from this Shaniwar Wada was built, a place which would never see defeat. It used to be the head quarter of the Peshwas and it symbolizes Pune's culture. Looking at the construction one understands how the structure was built giving highest priority to the security. The main entrance is known as 'Delhi Darwaja', others have named like Ganesh, Mastani, Jambhal, Khidki.
There is a statue of Bajijrao (1 st) on a horse in the ground in front of Shaniwar Wada. Inside one can see Ganesh Mahal, Rang Mahal, Aarsa (Mirror) Mahal, Hasti Dant (Elephant Tusk) Mahal, Diwan Khana, Fountains. Currently renovated & also have a light & music show. The main part left is nagarkhana which gives good inside view. This is an expansive palace with its impressive fountains and gardens. The palace was the seat of Peshwa power and later was destroyed by a fire in 1828. All that remains are the walls that fortified this palace, with their sturdy doors, studded with spikes for added protection. Nearby is a street where the Peshwas unleashed elephants to trample dissidents to death.
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There is a statue of Bajijrao (1 st) on a horse in the ground in front of Shaniwar Wada. Inside one can see Ganesh Mahal, Rang Mahal, Aarsa (Mirror) Mahal, Hasti Dant (Elephant Tusk) Mahal, Diwan Khana, Fountains. Currently renovated & also have a light & music show. The main part left is nagarkhana which gives good inside view. This is an expansive palace with its impressive fountains and gardens. The palace was the seat of Peshwa power and later was destroyed by a fire in 1828. All that remains are the walls that fortified this palace, with their sturdy doors, studded with spikes for added protection. Nearby is a street where the Peshwas unleashed elephants to trample dissidents to death.
Pune
Pune is an interesting city in the West of India about 100 miles off India's Commercial capital, Mumbai. It's well connected and it's worth a visit if you want to spend some time in cheaper, smaller Indian city with all the metropolitan feel. From Mumbai it's a short 3 hour bus journey away. Bus leave every fifteen minutes from Dadar in Mumbai, cost about 250 Rs, [4$s] Here are some pictures I took in Pune. If you want further infomation leave me a comment. VIA trivial matters. Pune - India [taking at Shaniwar Wada, Pune] Photo/Pictures are regular features on this blog and have been for some time. Here my most recent addition to my Photo diaries, the Pune Dairy. All pictures were taken in and around Pune during the last month. Shaniwar Wada(fort) [Shaniwar Wada front]{note - the first picture was taken from the top balcony} 122_2239 [Taking in some of the sights.] Shaniwar Wada served as a palace but nothing remains of this palace as it was gutted in a fire. Off J.M[Jungle Maharaj] road lies, Pune oldest living heritage,The Cave Temples of Pataleshwar. 121_2163 [Pataleshwar Temples- Carved out of one big rock] Orange Doorways [Orange Doorways - still Pataleshwar] Indian Summer [siesta time !] Roots [Roots] After walking around you sure feel hungry. Lucky's Biriyani to the rescue. Lucky's and Cafe Goodluck are among deccan food establishmnet. Long live irani restaurants eh? Biriyani - India. Chicken Rissoto [Chicken Biriyani at Lucky's - Rs 55 /-]{NOTE - yum !} Gypsy Women [Lambadi Women - taken at my house from the terrace] With the old come the new. Pune happens to be India boom towns and has amazing growth in the past decade. Here a sparkling new mall in Pune 120_2047 [ Mall mania] That's all folks for now. If you want look at some more pictures go over my flickr page. Here are some my old Photo Diaries.
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