It was another day at the city. I woke up with a fresh jig, and went to the diner to taste another variety. This time I chose Indian though. It had been a very long time since I have the usual diet. I wanted to have a lighter intake as I was about to start my drive to Shaniwarwada. I did not know much about it other than the fact that it was the stately mansion. But on reaching there I got to know a lot more and valuable about the place.
I learnt about the place from a brilliant guide over there. The building was once a seven-storied structure. Unfortunately it caught fire. And the palace burnt down. Now only the remains could be seen with the five gateways and nine bastions enclosing the entire palace. The main principal gate is called the Dilli Darwaza (Delhi Gate). The other gates are known as the Mastani or Alibahadur Darwaza, Khidki Darwaza, Ganesh Darwaza, and Narayan Darwaza.
I learnt about the place from a brilliant guide over there. The building was once a seven-storied structure. Unfortunately it caught fire. And the palace burnt down. Now only the remains could be seen with the five gateways and nine bastions enclosing the entire palace. The main principal gate is called the Dilli Darwaza (Delhi Gate). The other gates are known as the Mastani or Alibahadur Darwaza, Khidki Darwaza, Ganesh Darwaza, and Narayan Darwaza.
The history of the place goes back to 1730 AD when the foundation was laid by Bajirao 1. The construction of the mansion completed in 1732 AD. The mansion saw various modifications by its successors before going down.
I clicked pictures of the walls in the palace depicting the scenes from the epics like The Ramayana and The Mahabharata. A lotus-shaped fountain of sixteen petals stands evocative of the exquisite work of those times. The Shaniwarwada holds an important chapter in the history of the Maratha Empire. However, it is now maintained by the Pune Municipal Corporation.
I clicked pictures of the walls in the palace depicting the scenes from the epics like The Ramayana and The Mahabharata. A lotus-shaped fountain of sixteen petals stands evocative of the exquisite work of those times. The Shaniwarwada holds an important chapter in the history of the Maratha Empire. However, it is now maintained by the Pune Municipal Corporation.
I got to know from the locals that a light and sound show sets up every day. The show presents in both English and Marathi in different timings. I chose to watch the Marathi show to have a different taste of language. So I confirmed the timings. The Marathi show was around 7:15 pm to 08:10 pm. Therefore, I lingered my stay at the place for the show.
Meanwhile, I went to the shops nearby and made a bill out of my shopping. I reached the spot where the show was to be hosted for the evening. It was really a good show.
Meanwhile, I went to the shops nearby and made a bill out of my shopping. I reached the spot where the show was to be hosted for the evening. It was really a good show.