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100 years of the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Bridge in Pune

Historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Bridge in Pune Marks its Centenary Milestone

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A century of history, heritage, and connectivity culminate today as the illustrious Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Bridge in Pune celebrates its 100th anniversary. This iconic bridge, which initially linked ‘Bhamburda’ to Pune, stands as a testament to the city’s growth and transformation over the past century. On September 16, 1923, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Bridge, known […]

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Bhor Palace History

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During the British rule, the Sansthan was merged and the prosperity of the Sansthan wealth and Rubaba began to decline. The influence of the British way of life was nurtured by the colonists in a very short time. Therefore, the combined form of tradition and western turban can be seen in their way of life

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Sarasbaug, Pune – History

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Sarasbaug Garden is an important tourist attraction in Pune. Ganapati was worshiped by Peshwa in this garden at the foothills of the Parvati(पर्वती पायथा). During the reign of the wealthy Nanasaheb Peshwa, the construction of an artificial lake at the foothills of the Parvati the border of Ambil stream started in 1750. Work on the

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Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati History of establishment 127 years ago

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Pune is known as Oxford of east. Shaniwarwada in Pune is also famous. But Pune said that another name that comes to mind is the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, a place of worship for all Punekars. Ganeshotsav said that the names of some Ganapatis in big cities come to the fore and Dagdusheth Ganapati is

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Manache 5 Ganapati you must visit in Pune

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Ganeshotsav is celebrating with great enthusiasm in the city of Pune, as Lokmanya Tilak started the public Ganeshotsav from Pune city. But even before the public Ganeshotsav started, some Ganapatis were popular. MANACHE 5 GANAPATI LIST KASABA GANAPATI TAMBADI JOGESHWARI GANAPATI GURUJI TALIM GANAPATI TULASHIBAUG GANAPATI KESARIWADA GANAPATI 1. KASABA GANAPATI (MANACHA PAHILA GANAPATI) Kasba

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Shaniwarwada, Pune History

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The foundation work of Shaniwarwada started on January 10, 1730, and completed on January 22, 1732. That day was Saturday(Shaniwar), hence the name Shaniwarwada. Even after 1732, the fort continued to undergo new constructions and changes. The year 1760 dawned for the construction of the gate of the bastion. There are records of small and

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Mahatma Phule Mandai, Pune

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The saying ‘Pune Tithe Kay Une’ is very meaningful! In terms of time, the stages of antiquity like Pataleshwar, Kasba Ganpati, Jogeshwari, Parvati, Shaniwarwada can be mentioned. But Punekar will never forget Mandai. Because she is their breadwinner. On October 5, 2011, the Mandai turned 150 years old! Before the Mandai, bazaars, etc. used to

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