pune history

Most Punekars tend to correct anyone who refers to Pune as ‘Poona’. But, how many of us really know how the city got its name?
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If you are to take a heritage walk through Pune city, these are the six places you must visit. Although not unknown, very few tourists as well as city residents acknowledge them as ‘heritage places’.
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Being the cultural capital of the state, much of Pune's history and heritage flows between the pages of the fight for independence.
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Pune's Ganeshotsav is unrivalled, unparalleled in its scale and glory. Regardless of age, cast, colour, creed, profession, this one beautiful festival entices every single Punekar.
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When you walk into the Bharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal in Sadashiv Peth, quite strangely, you’ll feel peace similar to that of the kind certain religious structures provide.
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Of all the culturally significant places in Pune, hardly a name pops up which is as worthy and as significant as Shaniwar Wada.
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Welcome to Pune, home of proud Punekars, amazing food, and of course, culture and heritage! Throughout the rich and colourful history, Pune has been a stalwart source for heritage sites; much of the Maratha independence was conceived in…
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Kesari Wada was previously known as Gaikwad Wada. Located in Narayan Peth, Pune, this wada built by Gaikwad Sarkar is also the birthplace of Pune’s first newspaper- Kesari.
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Pune houses so many wonders! From monuments to national heritage sites, our city has been gifted with little gems which attract thousands of tourists every year. One such gem happens to be Kelkar Museum; a museum curated by a single man.
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One of our favourite aspects about Instagram is to see the images of Pune we’ve been tagged in everyday. The city’s people, food, heritage, culture, and of course, its amazing photographers- you guys!
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