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Vivek Gadre

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I live in Pune, India. I am fond of writing novels, reading and exploring places for food and travel. I enjoy exploring cities, historical buildings, abandoned eerie corners and fascinating places from around the world.
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Emblems of the Erstwhile Governors

Pune, India

Emblems of the Erstwhile Governors

These stone carvings represent the various governors that once ruled Mumbai.

Maratha War Memorial

Pune, India

Maratha War Memorial

A stone monument dedicated to Indian soldiers who fought and died for the British Indian Army during World War I.

Taljai Mansion

Pune, India

Taljai Mansion

The crumbling ruins of an old stone mansion sit atop a hill in the middle of Pune.

University Tunnel

Pune, India

University Tunnel

This 300-foot-long underground tunnel was once used to transport food from the kitchen into the main building.

World War I Memorial

Pune, India

World War I Memorial

An obelisk designed in memory of the soldiers from the city and district who fought in The Great War.

Anandashram Sanstha

Pune, India

Anandashram Sanstha

A historic organization dedicated towards the preservation of Sanskrit texts.

Nana Wada

Pune, India

Nana Wada

A combination of Peshwa and British Gothic Revival architecture.

Sapindya Mahadev Temple

Pune, India

Sapindya Mahadev Temple

An ancient temple of Lord Shiva was rediscovered in an excavation in 2003.

The bun maska here has a particularly light texture.

Pune, India

Café Goodluck

This local institution has been serving Parsi staples since 1935.

Statues of Medici Lions

Pune, India

Statues of Medici Lions

Four Medici Lions guard a heritage old stone bridge that was constructed in 1867.

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

Pune, India

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

A collection of over 20,000 priceless artifacts collected by a single person over several decades.

Vishrambaug Wada

Pune, India

Vishrambaug Wada

Spread across an area of 20,000 square feet, the grand mansion is a fine example of Peshwa architecture.

Lakaki Lake

Pune, India

Lakaki Lake

A peaceful lake garden and nature reserve in the middle of a residential colony in Pune.

Banyan Tree Arch

Pune, India

Banyan Tree Arch

An old tree within the university grounds has formed a beautiful archway that looks like a magical portal.

Tanpura Bridge

Pune, India

Tanpura Bridge

This recently constructed pedestrian bridge has been shaped like a classical Indian musical instrument to reflect the city’s cultural ethos.

Tambat Ali

Pune, India

Tambat Ali

Home of coppersmiths whose families have been working here since the 17th century.

The Nizam's Guest House

Pune, India

The Nizam's Guest House

This stately building once housed the office of the university for a brief period of time.

The Modak and The Mount Street Lamps

Pune, India

The Modak and The Mount Street Lamps

Artistic streetlamps depicting Lord Ganesh’s favourite food and divine mount around an iconic temple of the deity in the heart of Pune.

Parvati Hill Chapha Tree

Pune, India

Parvati Hill Chapha Tree

Said to be the oldest tree in Pune.

Twelve Pound Howitzer

Pune, India

Twelve Pound Howitzer

In the courtyard of a popular museum stands a piece of artillery from 1859.

Shree Nageshwar Shiva Temple

Pune, India

Shree Nageshwar Shiva Temple

This 700-year-old temple is one of the city's oldest.

Hissar Fort Stairs

Pune, India

Hissar Fort Stairs

One of the last few remnants of an ancient fort which once stood in the oldest area of Pune.

Shree Ganesh Darshan Museum

Pune, India

Shree Ganesh Darshan Museum

Located within a temple complex, this museum has a fantastic collection of around 500 idols of Lord Ganesh.

The Old Water Tower

Pune, India

The Old Water Tower

More than a century old, this heritage water tower is located in the middle of the high-rises of Pune.

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