Hidden in plain sight – Pataleshwar temple in Pune

Pataleshwar temple in Pune - a heritage site on the busy Jangali Maharaj road

Said to have sheltered the Pandavas But history says the Pataleshwar temple was built by the Rashtrakutas Carvings left unfinished on the basalt stone The cave temple was incomplete for reasons unknown. When I first heard of the Pataleshwar cave temple in Pune, I imagined it would be somewhere on the outskirts of the city. … Read more

Tales of Love & Deceit – the Shaniwar Wada haunted story

Ganapati Rang Mahal as seen from the walls of Shaniwar Wada

It was a small change of one alphabet that altered his fate From a mere capture to a gruesome murder of hate. His mortal remains were chopped to bits But even today, in the fort – his ghostly spirit flits. Discover the Shaniwar Wada haunted story – of love and deceit! It had been years … Read more

A heritage tour of Savitribai Phule University| Pune university heritage walk

The main Pune university heritage building - former residence of the Governors of Bombay Presidency

The exquisite Belgian crystals twinkled bright Adding glamour – even when there was no light. 125 kilograms for 500 Sterling Pounds was its price One that the authorities severely criticized. Discover the story of this epic chandelier that still hangs strong on this Pune university heritage walk. Savitribai Phule Pune University, popularly referred to as … Read more