Most
of the important religious, historical, and tourist
attractions are located around the Sahyadri and its
slopes abutting the Bhima River. Some of the famous
Marathi forts like Sinhgad have become modern resorts.
Important religious centers of Pune include Bhimashankar,
one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, of India; Dehu the birthplace
of the poet-saint Tukaram; Alandi, the home of the Jnaneshvara,
the author of the well-known commentary on the Bhagavadgita,
and Karli, the site of famous Buddhist caves. Nearby
are Meherazad and Meherabad, sites associated with Saint
Meher Baba.
The Agakhan Palace
Agakhan Palace is a great historical landmark of Pune,
situated 2-km away from Bund Garden in Yerwada on Pune
- Nagar Road. Agakhan palace is made of Italian arches
and spacious lawns.
Appu Ghar
Appu Ghar located in Indira Gandhi Udyan near Pimpri
in Pune is a perfect picnic spot for all. People from
all age groups visit this place. There are number of
games, which attract children. Appu Ghar also houses
vast explorable hills, which attract the youngsters
and a cool and comely Lake for older generation people.
It's a place worth visiting at least once, while in
Pune. It is opened from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Bund Gardens
Presently known as Mahatma Gandhi Udyan, these gardens
are situated just two kms north east of the railway
station on the right bank of the Mula Mutha river in
Poona. The bund was constructed by Sir Jamshedji Jeejeebhoy
for providing water to the poor. A noble gesture remembered
forever.
Chaturshrungi Goddess
Temple
The popular temple of Goddess Chaturshrungi considered
as the reigning deity of Poona is situated on the slopes
of a mountain on Senapati Bapat Road, northwest part
of the city of Poona. She is also known as Mahakali,
Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati and Ambareshwari. This temple
is ninety feet high located midst of nature's scenic
beauty. This temple was built in Shivaji era. It is
looked after by Chatushringi Devasthan Trustees, with
full dedication.
Dagdusheth Ganapati
Dagdusheth Ganapati temple is situated in the heart
of the city, which houses the most famous deity of Maharashtrians,
the Ganesh. Dagdusheth Ganapati is the famous and richest
deity of Pune and so it is called the 'Shreemant' Dagdusheth
(Shreemant means rich in Marathi).
Dashmesh Darbar
On Deccan College Road
Dashmesh Darbar was established in 1950. According to
Mahendra Singh, caretaker of this Gurdwara, their 10th
guru, Guru Gobind Singh's, presence and strength prevails
in the entire area of the Gurdwara. According to him
man should never forget the holy 'Granth' be in happiness
or distress. Guru Nanak Jayanti, Baisakhi and Guru Gobind
Singh Jayanti are the three significant days that are
observed in this Gurdwara.
Ganesh Peth Gurdwara
- Gurusingh Sabha
Ganesh Peth Gurdwara is one of the oldest and biggest
Gurdwaras of Poona. This Gurdwara opens up early in
the morning with prayers. This Gurdwara also adheres
to the teaching of their first Guru, Guru Nanak Dev,
that all human beings on this Earth are equal and whatever
we produce should be equally distributed among all.
Every Sunday after the morning session a community Lunch
- 'Langar' is served, where everybody, irrespective
of rich or poor, sit on the floor and eat. The Gurdwara
is open to people of all religions.
Gurdwara Shri Gurusingh
Sabha, Khadki Bazaar
Gurdwara Shri Gurusingh Sabha is located at Khadki Bazaar
in Poona. On every Sunday there is a holy gathering
where discourses are held to enable devotees to spend
the day immersed in the teachings of their Gurus.
Ramgodia Shivajinagar
Gurdwara
The day in this Gurdwara starts at 5: 00 a.m. with Pooja,
followed by 'Raheras Path' and 'Kirtan' is arranged
between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. After Kirtan, 'Langar'
is held in which 250 to 300 people participate. Ramgodia
Bhavan Committee extends financial help to the needy
and poor.
Raja Dinkar Kelkar
Museum
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum in Poona (Pune) houses an
enormous number of over 20,000 collections of objects
and artifacts collected from all over the world. Built
in a Rajasthani-style, the museum has a vast collection
of paintings, handicrafts, armour-suits, musical instruments
and many other objects of art. The galleries give the
onlooker a clear depiction of the life and culture of
the Marathas.
Nagpur Chawl Gurdwara
Sobharaj Khatani established Chawl Gurdwara 30 years
ago. Though the Gurdwara is small in size, all the rituals
and prayers are carried out with high sanctity over
here. The day starts at 5.30. p.m. with Pujas and Kirtans,
after which the 'Prashad' is distributed.
Datta Mandir
Dagdu Halwai Datta Mandir is a famous temple of Pune
located in the city area of Budhwar Peth on the famous
Laxmi Road as well as near the Mahata Phule market,
which is popularly known as "Mandai".
Kasba Ganapati
Kasba Ganapati temple is situated in the heart of the
Pune City, which is considered as the first Ganapati
in the city. This Ganapati is Pune's pride and entire
Maharashtra's most popular and most respected Ganapati.
He is considered as the Gram Devata (deity of the city)
of Pune.
Nageshwar Temple
Nageshwar temple is considered as one of the oldest
temples of Pune and it has been there since the times
of Sant Gyaneshwar (also known as 'Jnaneshwar') and
Tukaram. One can notice that the main shrine has the
typical Yadava structure with a stone roof. Several
renovations and additions have been made the temple
over the years. It is believed that there was once a
reservoir near the temple, whose water could cure leprosy.
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