Chart 674 – Pune

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1. Dagadusheth Ganpati Temple – Dagdusheth Ganapati Temple in Pune is dedicated to the Hindu God Ganesh. The temple is popular in Maharashtra and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. The temple is a beautiful construction and boasts a rich history of over 100 years. The construction is so simple that all the proceedings in the temple along with the beautiful Ganesh idol can be seen even from outside. The Ganesh idol is 7.5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. It is adorned with nearly 8 kilos of gold.

2. Gandhi Memorial - Gandhi National Memorial is located in the premises of Aga Khan Palace. The palace is closely linked to the Indian freedom movement as it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary Mahadev Desai and Sarojini Naidu. It is also the place where Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai died. In 1969, Aga Khan Palace was donated to the Indian people by Aga Khan IV as a mark of respect to Gandhi and his philosophy. Today the palace houses a memorial on Gandhi where his ashes were kept. The palace archives a number of photos and portraits depicting glimpses from the life of Mahatma Gandhi and other personalities of the Indian freedom struggle.

3. Saras Baug - Saras Baug is a major landmark in the city of Pune. The place where the park now stands was once occupied by a small lake. However, the lake dried up and was later developed into Saras Baug. The whole 25-acre complex is known as Saras Baug. The Ganesh temple in Saras Baug is also known as Talyatla Ganpati. In 1995, a small museum, displaying over a few hundred idols of Lord Ganesha, was added to the temple premises.

4. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum - Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is in Pune, Maharashtra. It contains the collection of Dr. Dinkar G. Kelkar, dedicated to the memory of his only son, Raja. The three-storey building houses various sculptures dating back to the 14th century. There are also ornaments made of ivory, silver and gold, musical instruments, war weapons and vessels. The museum holds over 20,000 objects of which 2,500 are on display. These consist of mainly Indian decorative items from everyday life and other art objects, mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries.

5. Aga Khan Palace - The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in Pune, India. Built in 1892, it is one of the biggest landmarks in Indian history. The palace was an act of charity by the Sultan who wanted to help the poor in the neighbouring areas of Pune, who were drastically hit by famine. Aga Khan Palace is a majestic building and is considered to be one of the greatest marvels of India. In 2003, Archaeological Survey of India declared the place as a monument of national importance.

6. P. L. Deshpande Udhyan – P. L. Deshpande Udyan is one of the largest garden located on Sinhagad Road in Pune, Maharashtra. Garden is built on 10 acres. The garden contains natural flow of water from canal which is been spread across the garden. The garden is well maintained and walking on the lawn is not allowed. The garden was built in inspiration of 300-year-old Okayama's Kōraku-en Garden, so it is also called as Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden.

7. Shaniwar Wada - Shaniwar Wada is an 18th-century fortification in the city of Pune in Maharashtra. Built in 1732, it was the seat of the Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire until 1818, when the Peshwas lost control to the East India Company. The fort itself was largely destroyed in 1828 by an unexplained fire, but the surviving structures are now maintained as a tourist site. The Shaniwar Wada was originally a seven storied capital building of the Peshwa empire.

8. Rajiv Gandhi Zoo (Katraj Udhyan) - Rajiv Gandhi Zoo, is located in Katraj near the city of Pune. It is managed by the Pune Municipal Corporation. The 130-acre zoo is divided into three parts, an animal orphanage, a snake park and a zoo and includes the 42-acre Katraj Lake. The zoo has a white tiger and a male Bengal tiger. Other mammals at the zoo include leopard, sloth bears, barking deer, monkeys, sambhars, blackbucks and elephants. The snake park has a large collection of snakes, reptiles, birds and turtles. There are over 22 species of snakes.

9. Khadakwasla Dam - Khadakwasla Dam is a dam on the Mutha River in Pune district, Maharashtra. This dam across the river Mutha created an attractive lake, now known as Khadakwasla Lake. This lake is the main source of water for Pune and its suburbs. The Khadakwasla Dam is 1.6 km long. The length of the Khadakwasla backwaters is nearly 22 km and the width varies from 250 m to one km. The maximum depth in the lake is 36 m. The dam has 11 radial type sluice gates and six irrigation outlets, flowing into two canals.

10. Shri Sant Tukaram's Temple - Shri Sant Tukaram's Temple is one of the biggest temple near Pune. A big statue of Tukaram sitting with a Veena in his hand is located at the entrance of the temple. The main attraction of the temple is that all Gatha (Abhang) of Sant Tukaram Maharaj carved on walls of the temple. More than 4000 Abhang are carved on walls.

11. NDA (National Defence Academy) Pune - National Defence Academy (NDA) is located at Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra. It is the first tri-service academy in the world. National Defence Academy (NDA) is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force train together before they go on to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies. NDA campus spans across 7,015 acres.

12. Parvati Hill Temple - Parvati Hill is a hillock in Pune. The hillock rises to 2,100 feet above sea level. Atop the hillock is the Parvati Temple, one of the most scenic locations in Pune. The temple is the oldest heritage structure in Pune and was built during the rule of the Peshwa dynasty. The main temple, Devdeveshwara, is made of blackstone. It was completed under Balaji Baji Rao, in 1749. Other temples are dedicated to Vitthal and Rukmini, Vishnu and Kartikeya.

13. Karla Caves - Karla Caves are a complex of ancient Indian Buddhist rock-cut cave shrines located in Karli, Pune district, Maharashtra. The shrines were developed over the period – from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD. The oldest of the cave shrines is believed to date back to 160 BC. The karla cave complex is built into a rocky hillside with large windows cut into the rock to light the cave interiors. The caves are believed to be some of thousands of similar caves excavated in the Sahyadri Hills in the early 1st millennium AD.

14. Pune University – Pune University, is a university in Pune, founded in 1948. Spread over a 411 acres campus, the university is home to 46 academic departments. It has been given the highest "A" rating by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for its overall performance. The university is named after Savitribai Phule, an Indian social reformer who is known for her contribution towards empowerment and emancipation of women through education. The university has affiliated colleges, departments and research institutes, which are primarily in Pune.

15. Lal Mahal - Lal Mahal of Pune is one of the most famous monuments located in Pune, India. In the year 1630 AD, Shivaji's Father Shahaji Bhosale, established the Lal Mahal for his wife Jijabai and son. Shivaji stayed here for several years until he captured his first fort. The original Lal Mahal fell into ruins and the current Lal Mahal is a reconstruction of the original and located in the centre of the Pune city. Shivaji's marriage with his first wife, Maharani Saibai took place in Lal Mahal.

16. Shinde Chhatri - Shinde Chhatri, located in Wanawadi, a well known place in Pune, India, is a memorial dedicated to the 18th century military leader Mahadji Shinde who served as the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army under the Peshwas from 1760 to 1780. It is one of the most significant landmarks in the city and is reminiscent of the Maratha rule. The major attraction of the Shinde Chhatri of Pune is its exquisite architecture, reflecting the style used in Rajasthan. The memorial retains its architectural design and beauty till date.

17. Sinhagad Fort - Sinhagad Fort in Pune has been the site of many important battles, most notably the Battle of Sinhagad in 1671. It was also strategically located at the centre of a string of other forts such as Rajgad, Purandar and Torna.

18. Fergusson College - Fergusson College is a degree college in Pune. It was founded in 1885 by the Deccan Education Society and was the first privately governed college in India. The 65 acre campus of the college is located in the heart of the city. It provides athletic and cultural facilities, as well as residential facilities for more than six hundred students and faculty. Since 1948, the college has been under the jurisdiction of the University of Pune. The college has produced, amongst several ministers and legislators including two Indian Prime Ministers V. P. Singh & P. V. Narasimha Rao.

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