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Historic Insights of Pune Part 1 ‌Pune, is not only a name of the educational hub of India but also it earns the respect of being called as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, filled with huge cultural and historical significance. If you want to know about Maratha empire and Maharashtra's overall culture, you should definitely visit Pune.  ‌The land of Pune has witnessed the rise of Maratha empire which is the conceit of all Marathi people. There are some of the major iconic historical places of Pune where the great personalities of Maharashtra once prevailed.  ‌ ‌1. Shaniwaar Wada : ‌The grandeur of the powerful Peshwa dynasty can be gazed by viewing this magnificent residencial palace of the Peshwas. Located in Shaniwar Peth, this is the iconic tourist place of Pune. The Shaniwar wada was built in 1732 by Peshwa Bajirao, aiming to provide high security to the families of rulers. Peshwa Bajirao was the powerful Prime Minister of the Maratha empire headed by leade...

Maharashtra Unlimited MAHARASHTRA - a word, which literally means a Great (Maha) Nation (Rashtra), is the name of the only state in India with word, 'Nation' in it. Being a state with majestic rivers, metropolitan cities, calming villages, tough mountain ranges, overpowering seas, incompatible divine spirituality, rich cultural heritage, varieties of food, affluent literature of Marathi language etc never fails to leave the visitor spellbound.  The state of Maharashtra was formed on 1st May 1960 considering linguist grounds as the base, which is celebrated as the 'Maharashtra Din'. The state as big as holding 36 districts, consists of the population of around 12.47 crores from different walks of life. Maharashtra is second-most populous and third largest state in India. The state has many aspects that has to be celebrated & cherished. The marathi speaking people and their traditional marathi culture constitutes the major part of my understanding of the ...

To enjoy the view of cute penguins, you no longer need to go abroad.  Yes! You heard it right. In 2016, the Humboldt Penguins arrived in Mumbai & are still dwelling in the exclusive enclosure at Byculla zoo. With their arrival it happens to be India's one & only zoo to have Penguins. Let us know more about this and some interesting facts.  About the Area : The Veer Mata Jeejabai Bhosale Udyan also known as 'Ranichi Baug' in Byculla, Mumbai offers the opportunity. This 50 acre land covering zoo & a botanical Garden was previously known as Victoria Gardens which was opened by the Britishers way back in 1861. It was renamed to Veer Mata Jeejabai Bhosale Udyan after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's mother post India's independence. The oldest public park in Mumbai has been offering the tourists, the sight of many species which accounts for about 800s. All you need to spend is Rs. 100 per person for a day to enjoy a lovely jaunt.  Popular...

Terror  Attacks in Mumbai Mumbai is always a place for everything right from education, jobs, entertainment, politics, culture etc. However, this city in India is also a place for numerous unnatural adversities such as terror attacks. In a densely populated region, which is also the financial capital of the nation, Mumbai has faced bad times but still stood up strong and this marks the spirit of the city.  On the day of 26/11 attacks of Mumbai, I pay humble tribute to the dedicated Officers, who have sacrificed their lives in successfully nabbing  the terrorists for the safety of each and every Mumbaikar.  • The disastrous eve of 26/11 : Mumbai shuddered on 26th November 2008, when the heinous terrorist attacks occurred across the city. 10 members of Pakistan based Islamist terrorist organization, 'Laskar-e-Taiba' carried out coordinated shootings & bombings in 12 prominent places of Mumbai. A total of 175 people lost their lives in the inhumane attac...

Transportation in Mumbai When 2.5 crore people call Mumbai their home, seamless transportation becomes very crucial for smooth & effortless commutations. Mumbai has the one of the brilliant transport networks like BEST buses, Mumbai Locals, Metro, networks of Rikshaws, taxis etc. Let us see the engrossing facts of these transport lines which are less known & surprising.  The Mumbai Locals : The mega city of Mumbai is incomplete and unimaginable without the superfast Mumbai locals. The local train system makes the city even more vibrant because of its well designed network which commutes around 7.5 million passengers on day to day basis (pre COVID), which is equivalent to Singapore country's total population. The first passenger railway of India ran in Mumbai around 168 years back in 1853 between Mumbai's CSMT (Bori Bunder Station) to Thane. The jaw dropping fact is , it was a part of the first railway network to be built during British era, not just in India...

Delicacies of Mumbai The aspect of food culture is an essential part while writing about a particular place. similarly Mumbai offers one of the best and most loved foods which is famous worldwide. The city offers food from all over the world, you are able to eat any cuisine from any part of the world in Mumbai. Mumbai has some of its own mouth watering delicacies. Let's explore some of the major foods of Mumbai • Vada Pav : How can one miss the absolute yummy Vada pav while talking about Mumbai food culture. Crispy vada of smashed potatoes with pav and various tangy delicious chutneys is the identity & signature street food of Mumbai which was invented in 1966. An ordinary Mumbaikar, Ashok vaidya outside Dadar station firstly fried a vada and served with a pav and made a history. The starting of sale of Vada pav has a different reason behind it, this was an effort of Balasaheb Thackeray who urged his fellow Maharashtrians to become entrepreneurs to increase the empl...

Statues & Monuments in Mumbai Statues & monuments play a crucial role in conveying the culture from one generation to the next. It also acts as a reminder for us about the contributions of certain people to the society. Today we are gonna explore some of the statues, monuments and cultural spots in Mumbai which adds to the city's vibrancy and it never fails to amaze the visitors.  • Rajabai Clock Tower in Mumbai :  Rajabai Clock Tower in South Mumbai marks its existence in the list of World Heritage Sites since 2018, built in the architectural style of Venetian and Gothic. This spectacular clock tower, designed by George Gilbert Scott was constructed in 1878. Construction of this tower costed approximately upto ₹500000 which was an enormous figure back then. A significant portion of the total expenditure was donated by a prosperous broker, Premchand Roychand on the stipulation that the tower should be named after his mother, Rajabai. It is said that, his mo...