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Magnificent Maratha Legacy : Mahadji Shinde Chhatri, Pune

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          Mahadji Shinde Chhatri   Being local (Punekar😎), I visited the place long ago when I was a kid but it is always good to visit again and again because every time we learn new skills which improve our lifestyle. This short and MAGNIFICENT Blog about  Mahadji Shinde Chhatri  is a memorial to Military leader Mahadji Shinde from Maratha Empire under the Peshwas. The Shinde Chhatri complex comprises the Shiva Temple as well as a Samadhi of 18th-century military leader Mahadji Shinde.             LOCATION...  It is located in the Wanwadi area of Pune city. It is just 6.4 km from Swargate and 5.6 km from Pune Railway station and 26 km from Nigdi. HISTORY... I love historical places, so I think whenever we visit historical places if possible, we have to understand a little bit of history behind it because it's our past & culture. Now Shinde is a surname of a prominent royal family from Maharasht...

DAKSHIN KASHI - Harihareshwar

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Harihareshwar Beach😍         Hello guys😎!! If you want to spend your holiday(mini-holiday) with your love once then I have a delightful destination near Pune, Mumbai, Maharashtra. So, My  delightful destination is  DAKSHIN KASHI - Harihareshwar. I know you all are thinking about why I'm calling Harihareshwar a Delightful Destination because it has a crystal clear beach with glorious views. Let's explore with me... Crystal clear beach😍                                          Harihareshwar is a tourist desti nation located on the Kokan coast in Maharashtra and is renowned for its tranquility and picturesque. This is also known as DAKSHIN KASHI by virtue of its importance in the spiritual era of India, especially with an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Harihareshwar, as the name suggests is the abode of Lord Shiva. Harihareshwar is surrounded b...

Meenakshi Temple - The Most Iconic Place In South India

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                                            There are no words to express or explain what is this year. Meenakshi Amma Temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in Madurai, this Hindu temple is an epitome of classic architecture with gorgeous beauty. I suggest each and every person who is architect please visit once in life yaar. This is the best example of architecture.             Meenakshi Amma Temple, also known as Minakshi-Sundareshwara Temple, is one of the oldest and most important temples in India. The Temple has great Mythological and histological significance. Renowned for its astonishing architecture, Meenakshi Temple was nominated as one of the wonders of the world, but couldn't make it into the list ...

Haunted Mansion of the Peshwas - Shaniwar Wada

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                                         Shaniwar Wada,Pune   Hello friends!!! Today I like to share about the Haunted mansion of Peshwas-Shaniwar Wada. Shaniwar wada is Pune's pride. My non-punekar friends always ask me questions about Shaniwar Wada. Is Shaniwar Wada Haunted? Who built this? why did they have a fire there? who is NarayanRao Peshwas? who is Anandibai? why is everyone afraid of Shaniwar Wada at full moon night? Oops.. they are all very annoying to me...😏So, let's explore the Haunted Mansion of the Peshwas-Shaniwar Wada....let's start with the real history... family tree of Peshwa's at Shaniwar Wada, Pune  History of Shaniwar Wada... Shaniwar Wada was built by Peshwa Baji Rao I, a general under Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj of the Maratha Empire. He laid the founda...