Welcome to Pune City!!!!!
Yes so i m going to introduce you my Favorite city Pune .
Maharashtra’s second largest city, Pune is renowned for its education institutions, parks, and forts. Known as the ‘Oxford of the East’, Pune, pronounced as poo-nay, used to be known as Poona.
Pune was the centre of the Maratha Empire, home of Shivaji, one of India’s most famous kings. It used to be known as a ‘Pensioner’s Paradise’, and has now grown to be a well balanced cosmopolitan city. A trip to Pune is incomplete without a stop at the following places.
Aga Khan Palace
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The palace was constructed in 1892 by Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III, 2km away from Bund Garden. It is regarded as a historically significant place. From 1942-44, Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary of 35 years Mahadev Desai, along with Sarojini Naidu, were all interned there by the British, after the Quit India Movement was launched. Kasturbha Gandhi and Mahadev Desai died there during captivity. Aga Kahn IV donated it to the Indian people as a mark of respect for Mahatma Gandhi and all he represented.
The palace is beautiful with large lawns and Italian arches. It now hosts the Gandhi National Memorial Society, a shop with handloom textiles like khaadi, and an archive of the personalities involved in the Indian freedom struggle. The Aga Khan Palace has a spot on every visitor’s list of must see places in Pune.
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
The musical instruments gallery of the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
The museum houses the personal collection of Dr. Dinkar G. Kelkar, dedicated to his son Raja. The collection consists an assortment of household objects from all over the country, which Dr. Kelkar amassed over 60 years of travelling. He handed it over to the Department of Archaeology in 1962, by which time there were 15,000 objects.
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Now, the museum contains 20,000 articles, of which only 2,500 are displayed. It has a variety of musical instruments, lamps, entire windows and doors, carvings, paintings, writing instruments, toys, metalwork, textiles, hookah pipes, jewelry, etc. The collection showcases the artistry of Indian craftsmen. The museum is a favorite with all visitors for its eclectic collections.
Shaniwar Wada
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Located near the Mula-Mutha river and constructed in 1746, Shaniwar Wada is a fort which was the seat of the Peshwa rulers of Maratha Empire. It was the political centre of the country at the time. In 1828, most of the fort was destroyed during a fire. Now, the remaining sections are a tourist attraction. The fort was named from the Marathi word for Saturday, Shaniwar, as the construction of the fortification was started on that day. Materials like teak, lime, and stone were brought from all over the state.
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he fort is famous for its five large gates, the most famous of whom is the Dilli (Delhi) Gate. The door is large enough to let war outfitted elephants out. But to prevent enemy elephants from barging in, the door is fitted with 72 twelve-inch sharp steel spikes. The fort had many grand palaces, but its the fountain which was its main feature.
The Hazari Kaaranja (fountain of a thousand jets), was shaped like a lotus with sixteen petals, with each petal in turn having sixteen jets. It was the most magnificent and complex fountain of its time. Thousands of tourists visit Shaniwarwada each year.
These are some famous places in pune.
Famous Food In Pune
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Bhel puri-kalyan Bhel
Bhelpuri is made of puffed rice and mixed with tangy tamarind sauce, potatoes, onions, Chat masala and chutney. Kalyan Bhel serve popular Bhel items in Pune along with Matki Bhel, Suki Bhel and Oli Bhel are three popular variant of Bhel server in Pune.
Vada pav- Garden Vadapav
Vada Pav is the most popular street food from Maharashtra, originated from Mumbai and known as Bombay Burger. Garden Vada Pav centre in campe area of Pune server the one of the best Vada Pav along with Girme Wadewale and Joshi Wadewale are also popular for Vada Pav.
Pithla Bhakri - Sinhgad Fort
Pithla or Besan Pithla along with bhakri also known as zunka bhakri is a vegetarian traditional Maharastrian dish and Sinhgad Fort is the best place to have it.
Strawberry Milkshake – Bagicha
Strawberry milkshake is very popular during the late hours of the night, Bagicha Corner from Mahabaleshwar has its one branch in camp area.
Sandwich – Marz O Rin
Marz O Rin offers chicken sandwich, coffee and wide range of Desserts, bakes and ice creams.
Education Institutes
Top Educational Institutions in Pune
Now that we know what makes Pune the epicenter of higher education in India, let’s take a look at some of the city’s esteemed institutions:
1. University of Pune: Established in 1949, the varsity is home to 46 academic departments and 811 affiliated colleges. Prominent affiliated colleges include the College of Engineering, Pune, established in 1854.
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2. Fergusson College: Founded in 1885 by the Deccan Education Society, FC was the first privately governed college in India.
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3. Bharati Vidyapeeth University: Established in 1996, this university offers more than 250 courses and covers all major streams of education.
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4. Symbiosis International University: A private co-educational, multi-institutional university with 19 academic institutions spread over 9 campuses in Pune, Nashik, and Bengaluru.
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5. Indian Institute for Science Education and Research: Established in 2006 to promote excellence in research and teaching in the basic sciences.
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6. National Defence Academy: Located at Khadakwasla, just outside the city, the NDA is a joint services institution for training young cadets as future officers of the Defence Services.
7. Armed Forces Medical College: Set up in 1948 in the immediate post-world war period, AFMC is responsible for training of medical undergraduates and post-graduates, dental postgraduates, nursing cadets and paramedical staff.
8. Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics: An autonomous institution set up by the University Grants Commission to promote nucleation and growth of active groups in astronomy and astrophysics in Indian universities.
9. Film and Television Institute of India:An autonomous institute set up under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India in 1960, FTII is India’s premier film and television institute offering post-graduate courses in film direction, editing, cinematography and audiography, acting, art direction, computer graphics and animation, feature film scriptwriting, etc.
10. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing: C-DAC operates India’s most powerful supercomputers PARAM and Padma.
The list goes on and on.
Festivals
My favourite festival is Ganesh Utsav. And of course Punekars also love this festival.
Ganesh Festival
This is the most important and biggest festival in Pune. It falls on the 4th day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada (August - September). People buy Ganesh images to keep in their houses as a divine guest for five to ten days. The image is then taken out ceremoniously and immersed to the river, sea or well. It is called Visarjan. Keeping the idol after this day is considered inauspicious.
Puja can be simply performed with family members within the household or by a priest. Modak is special cuisine for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Aarti is performed morning and evening (dusk, or at the hour when artificial lamps are lighted in the house) a long as the Ganesh idol is at home.
Huge Ganesh idols are worshipped at nicely decorated pandals, also known as Dekhavas for 8 to 10 days. These Dekhavas are organized by the Mandals, worked collectively for the entire locality. Various Mandals shouting the slogans of Ganpati Bapa Morya take out huge processions during the first day and the day of immersion of the idols throughout the city. People from the city and nearby towns and districts, come in numbers to witness the celebrations of Ganesh festival celebrations. Huge money in terms of crores is spent on decorations of the pandals.
Puja can be simply performed with family members within the household or by a priest. Modak is special cuisine for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Aarti is performed morning and evening (dusk, or at the hour when artificial lamps are lighted in the house) a long as the Ganesh idol is at home.
Huge Ganesh idols are worshipped at nicely decorated pandals, also known as Dekhavas for 8 to 10 days. These Dekhavas are organized by the Mandals, worked collectively for the entire locality. Various Mandals shouting the slogans of Ganpati Bapa Morya take out huge processions during the first day and the day of immersion of the idols throughout the city. People from the city and nearby towns and districts, come in numbers to witness the celebrations of Ganesh festival celebrations. Huge money in terms of crores is spent on decorations of the pandals.
Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Celebrated as the birthday of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra on 19th February, Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti happens to be a festival that is rejoiced with magnificence. Shivaji was born to Jijabai and Shahaji Bhonsle, on 19th February, 1627. He was named Shivaji after local Goddess Shivai. Being the creator of Marathas, he was influential in bringing together various Maratha chiefs of Mayal, Konkan and Desh regions. This hero was not only successful in bringing the people of Pune city together but united India as a nation too. Therefore, Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated on a royal note in Pune with several processions being taken out where people dress themselves up as Shivaji and his associates, various colourful events are organised to remember the achievements of this great Maratha ruler.
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