About Pune

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About Pune

Pune or Punyanagari

 Pune has had many names. It was called Punavadi in medieval times, Poona (पूना) by the British. It also has several titles, Pune city is located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the cultural capital of Maharashtrians who native language is Marathi.

Marathi is the main language of Pune. However, given its cosmopolitian population, several other languages like English, Hindi and Gujrati are also used.

Oxford of the east - by Jawaharlal Nehru, because of the large number of students it attracts

Vidyeche Maherghar - Marathi title meaning 'The parental home of knowledge', because of the city's educational importance.

 

Shaniwar wada

All Peths in Pune City

Peth is the general name for a locality in old Pune. Businesses in many of these localities used to be open for business only once a week. Hence these localities are named according to the day they were open for business. For example Raviwar (Sunday) Peth, Somwar (Monday) Peth, Mangalwar (Tuesday) Peth, Budhwar Peth (Wednesday), Guruwar (Thursday) Peth, Shukrawar (Friday) Peth, and Shaniwar (Saturday) Peth. Some peths have been named after a major temple located within their boundaries (e.g. Kasba Peth, Ganesh Peth, Bhawani Peth), while other peths have been named after certain notable people (e.g. Sadashiv Peth, Nana Peth, Narayan Peth, Ghorpade Peth, Senadatta Peth).

Old Photo Of Shaniwar Wada

 

 FOOD

People of Pune are known to be food-lovers. Baakarwadi (बाकरवडी) - a spicy fried roll, Mastani (मस्तानी) (a preparation of thick milk, fruits and ice-cream), Laxminarayan Chiwda (चिवडा) are some of the most popular food items. These have are very popular and have become synonymous with the city.

Bhakar Vadi (spicy crusty savoury) and Missal Pav (spicy mixture of onions, chilly and small savoury items, with bread) are some of the most delectable snacks. For those with a sweet tooth, Pune offers its Shrikhand (a burnt milk delicacy) and the seasonal Amras Puri (thick mango juice with fried 'puris') complete the traditional Maharashtrian feast

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Old Photo Of Parvati Temple


Places To Visit 

Best Time To visit Between Oct-mar &  During Ganpati Festival

  •  Aga Khan Palace
  • Chaturshrungi Temple
  •  Shaniwar Wada
  • Pataleshwar Cave Temples
  •  Parvati Hill and Temples
  • The Osho International Commune
  •  Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
  • Lal Deval (Synagogue)
  •  Bal Gandharv Mandir
  • Bund Garden
  •  Tilak Smarak Mandir
  • Shindyanchi Chhatri
  •  Saras Baug
  • The Katraj Snake Park
  •  The Film and Television Institute of India
  • Sinhagad Fort

Sinhagad Fort

This is the place where  brave soldiers fought for the fort.  Tanaji, one of the trusted soldier of Shivaji Maharaj sacrificed his son's wedding to win the fort.  He was well supported by his uncle Shelar Mama and his brave Marathas.  The fort was named Sinhgad from Kondana, after this brave Maratha who fought till death like a true lion.

Old Photo Of Poona Univercity

  "The University stands for humanism and tolerance, for reason, for adventure of ideas and for the search of truth. It stands for the forward march of the human race towards even higher objectives. If the universities discharge their duties adequately then it is well with the nation and the people."
                                                -  Jawaharlal Nehru

Old Photo Of Khadakvasla Dam

Khadakwasla is a moderate sized dam on the Mutha river, located about 20 kilometres southwest of the city of Pune. Khadakwasla is a favoured spot for couples, and many people come here on weekends and during the monsoon season. Scenic places around the dam include Peacock Bay, the Kudje village, and Neelkanteshwar, located near the Bahuli village just further past Kudje.

Forts


Favourite forts in and around Pune includes:

Ajinkyatara [115km]               Karnala [ 120 km]         Lohagadh / Visapur [ 58 km]

Pratapgadh [ 140 km]             Raigad [ 134 km]          Rajmachi [ 80 km]

Sinhagad [ 26 km]                 Torana [ 36 km]           Chakan [ 32 km]

Murud / Janjira [ 215 km]     Purandar [ 32 km]        Rajgad [ 26 km] Shivneri [ 100 km]

Sudhagad [ 123 km]              Tung / Tikona [ 62 km]

 Caves near Pune includes:
1. Karla Caves
2. Bhaja Caves
3. Bedsa Caves