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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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