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PUNE
INTRODUCTION
TO PUNE
• Location: 192 kilometers
by rail and 160 kilometers by road from Mumbai
• Population: 4.2 million
• Climate: Pleasant climate
all year round; 559 meters above the mean sea
level
• Main Languages: Marathi,
English and Hindi
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WEATHER CONDITIONS
• Minimum: 15°C
• Maximum: 40°C
• Winter: Mid Nov - mid Feb.
Dry, cold nights and pleasantly warm days.
• Spring: Mid-Feb to end-March.
Warm days and pleasant nights
• Summer: Early-April to late-May.
Hot days and warm nights
• Monsoon: Early June
- early October. Moderate to heavy rainfall,
warm and humid. Umbrellas,
raincoat, plastic shoes or small boots advisable.
• Post-Monsoon: Early Oct -
early Nov. A little rain, but still warm.
• Rainfall: 68-75 cm (annual
average)
• Clothing: Light cottons
in summer (March to October), lightweight jackets
or pullovers in winter |
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| SOME PLACES
OF INTEREST IN PUNE |
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Dagdusheth
Halwai Mandir: A famous temple
of Pune located in the city area of Budhwar
Peth on the famous Laxmi Road as well
as near the Mahatma Phule market, which
is popularly known as "Mandai".
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Mandai:
Mahatma Phule Mandai is situated in the
center of Pune City. Because of its location
this place is often used for meetings,
Conferences, starting point for the Ganesh
festival procession etc. This market is
well known for getting fresh vegetables,
fruits and articles for the Poojas.
The structure of the market is such that
it is eight sided and has 8 ways which
lead you out from the center of the market.
There are around 526 stalls with particular
vegetable or fruits to be sold at particular
places. Peculiarities of this place are
the huge structure and the stone construction
of the market which remained as it is
even after so many years.
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Shaniwar
Wada : Pune is a historical city,
a city with its prized cultural and educational
heritage reflected in its architectural
evolution. Built in 1736, Shaniwar Wada
was once the palace of the Peshwa rulers.
It was mysteriously destroyed by a fire
in 1827. All that remains is the old fortified
wall, but that enjoys a prided place in
the hearts of Pune locals. This also forms
the backdrop for an annual cultural festival.
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Osho Ashram:
Years after the death of Osho, the Osho
Ashram at Pune continues to attract people
from the farthest corners of the world.
People, from as many as 100 countries,
are staying at this ashram, each with
a different purpose. You can choose to
do anything here, from resting, swimming,
meditating and so on. Six different meditations
take place at the Osho Ashram of India,
on a daily basis and extend for a period
of one hour.
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Parvati Temple:
Stand atop this hillock for a panoramic
view of Pune and also visit its four famous
temples. A steep flight of 108 stairs
will take you to ‘Nagarkhana’ (drum house),
and the imposing temples of Parvati and
Devdeveshwar.
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Pune University:
The site of Pune University, amidst stately
mansions in Ganeshkhind, was the official
monsoon residence of the Governor of Bombay.
It is a large building in the Italian
Gothic style of architecture built with
local grey trap rock and surrounded by
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Pataleshwar:
Located on the Jangli Maharaj Road, this
is a temple of Shiva in rock-cut caves
with over forty pillars, and a bull (Nandi)
in front of Shiva, with sixteen pillars.
This dates back to the Rashtrakuta age
and is close to one thousand years old. |
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Raja Dinkar
Kelkar Museum: Housed in a quaint
Rajasthani styled building is the museum,
which holds a one-man collection of fascinating
Indian artifacts. Padmashri Dr. H.G. Kelkar,
a resident of Pune, devoted his entire
life to build this museum. Dr. Kelkar
collected exhibits from 1920 to 1960.
The museum at present has a collection
of over 20,000 objects, which are divided
into 40 sections. The prominent exhibits
among these are attractive lamps, paintings
from the 17th and 19th century, tambool
objects, musical instruments and some
fine wood work. A masterpiece among the
exhibits is the ‘Mastani Mahal’ brought
and erected as it was from its original
place. Mastani was the mistress of Peshwa
Bajirao. |
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Chatushringi
Temple: This is a shrine of Durga
(or Ambreswar). The temple is reached
by a flight of steps in stone and concrete.
During ‘Navaratri’, the first nine days
of the month of Ashvin, a big fair is
held here. (This is at a walking distance
from our ICC office.)
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National
Defense Academy: Situated at
Khadakvasla, 17 kilometers from Pune,
the Academy imparts basic training to
officers and cadets of all the three branches
of the Defense Services for Commission
in the Army, Navy and Air force.
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| SOME PLACES
OF INTEREST AROUND PUNE |
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Sinhagad:
Sinhagad, formerly known as Kondhana,
was one of the most impregnable forts
in Western India. The fort changed hands
many times; from Mohammed Tughlak in 1340
A.D. to the British in 1918 A.D. (Shivaji
conquered the fort in 1670, but lost his
ablest commander, Tanaji Malusure, fondly
addressed as ‘Sinh’ or lion in appreciation
of his valor).
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Panshet Dam:
Try your hand at kayaking or windsurfing
at MTDC’s recently developed Water Sports
Complex. There are special facilities
for speed-boats and water scooters.
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Alandi:
Alandi, a small village on the banks of
river Indrayani (also known as Devachi
Alandi) is hallowed by the association
of saint Dnyaneshwar.
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Bhimashankar:
Bhimashankar is one among the five revered
jyotirlingas in Maharashtra. The beautiful
Shiva temple at Bhimshankar was constructed
by Nana Phadnis, an eminent statesman
of the Peshwa reign. The wooden entrance
of the temple is beautifully carved. On
the Mahashivratri day, a special religious
fair is attended by over 20,000 devotees.
Bhimashankar is endowed with beautiful
scenery and enveloped by a vibrant atmosphere.
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Karla &
Bhaja Caves: Largest Chaitya
Caves in India that date back to 2nd Century
B.C. The Chaitya (Assembly Hall) among
the caves is the biggest of its kind and
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Khandala
& Lonavala: Khandala is one
of the most popular hill stations near
Pune city. Scenically situated in the
Western Ghats, Khandala has serene surroundings,
pleasant climate and easy approach by
road and rail. All in all, an ideal resort
for a restful holiday. Lonavala, neighboring
Khandala, is another popular hill resort
situated at a height of 596 meters in
the Western Ghats and is known for its
pleasant climate the whole year through.
Lonavala is famous for sanatoriums and
religious ashrams. |
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Ashta Vinayaka:
Vinayaka is another name for Lord Ganesh.
Eight effigies sculptured by nature are
housed in the temples created ages ago
at the places where the effigies where
first identified. These ‘Swayambhu’ effigies,
now sacred idols, are the famous Ashta
Vinayakas or eight Ganeshas. They can
be visited over a weekend. |
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Mahabaleshwar:
Mahabaleshwar is a hill station located
in the Satara District in the Western
Ghats range of Maharashtra, India. With
one of the few evergreen forests of the
world, it served as the summer capital
of Bombay province during the British
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Shirdi:The
Shirdi Saibaba Temple, located at Shirdi,
Maharashtra, India attracts millions of
devotees of all religions, castes and
creed who come to pay homage to Shri Sai
Baba. The temple is a beautiful shrine
that was built over the Samadhi of Shri
Sai Baba.
the most important place in Shirdi is
Baba's temple - the Samadhi Mandir is
his grave, which literally millions have
visited and still continues to draw many
more.
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