The palace was constructed by Bajiroa 1st in the 1730. It was a 13 storey building. There is a story told about why this place was chosen for the construction. The story says-The Thorale (Elder) Bajirao once saw a rabbit chasing a dog in this place. Taking inspiration from this Shaniwar Wada was built, a place which would never see defeat. It used to be the head quarter of the Peshwas and it symbolizes Pune's culture. Looking at the construction one understands how the structure was built giving highest priority to the security. The main entrance is known as 'Delhi Darwaja', others have named like Ganesh, Mastani, Jambhal, Khidki.
There is a statue of Bajijrao (1 st) on a horse in the ground in front of Shaniwar Wada. Inside one can see Ganesh Mahal, Rang Mahal, Aarsa (Mirror) Mahal, Hasti Dant (Elephant Tusk) Mahal, Diwan Khana, Fountains. Currently renovated & also have a light & music show. The main part left is nagarkhana which gives good inside view. This is an expansive palace with its impressive fountains and gardens. The palace was the seat of Peshwa power and later was destroyed by a fire in 1828. All that remains are the walls that fortified this palace, with their sturdy doors, studded with spikes for added protection. Nearby is a street where the Peshwas unleashed elephants to trample dissidents to death.
Timings for visitors : 8 am to 5 pm. Entry Free (Except for the Light And Sound Show).
Some important features of the Shaniwarwada Light & Sound Show
The Marathi Show commenced on 23/1/2001 na the English Show commenced on 26/3/2001. Donations collected as of today ( By cheque or In kinds) : About Rs. 50 lakh. Amount generated is utilized only for the restoration & revitalization of the Shaniwarwada.
Participation
Pune Municipal CorporationMaharashtra Tourism DevelopmentArchaeological Survey of IndiaNational Culture Fund, New Delhi.
Prepared by
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, Mumbai.
Presented by
Pune Municipal Corporation
Script writing of the SEL Show
Famous Historian Shri. Ninad Bedekar, Pune.
Voice ( for Marathi show )
Dr. Shriram Lagu, Faiyaz, Prabhakar Panshikar, Ramesh Bhatkar, Anant Jog, Ashutosh Rana, Govind Namdeo, Nilu Phule, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Vikram Gokhale, Mrs. Mrinal Kulkarni (Deo.)
Singers
Ravindra Sathe, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Savani Shende, Madhuri Purandare, Kishori Amonkar.
Timing of the Show (Everyday)
7:15 pm to 8:10 pm ( Marathi Show )8:15 pm to 9:10 pm ( English Show )Tuesday - weekly off.
Ticket Rate
Per Head Rs. 25/- only.Per Head Rs. 15/- for School Children(Provided the show is organized by the school)
There is a statue of Bajijrao (1 st) on a horse in the ground in front of Shaniwar Wada. Inside one can see Ganesh Mahal, Rang Mahal, Aarsa (Mirror) Mahal, Hasti Dant (Elephant Tusk) Mahal, Diwan Khana, Fountains. Currently renovated & also have a light & music show. The main part left is nagarkhana which gives good inside view. This is an expansive palace with its impressive fountains and gardens. The palace was the seat of Peshwa power and later was destroyed by a fire in 1828. All that remains are the walls that fortified this palace, with their sturdy doors, studded with spikes for added protection. Nearby is a street where the Peshwas unleashed elephants to trample dissidents to death.
Timings for visitors : 8 am to 5 pm. Entry Free (Except for the Light And Sound Show).
Some important features of the Shaniwarwada Light & Sound Show
The Marathi Show commenced on 23/1/2001 na the English Show commenced on 26/3/2001. Donations collected as of today ( By cheque or In kinds) : About Rs. 50 lakh. Amount generated is utilized only for the restoration & revitalization of the Shaniwarwada.
Participation
Pune Municipal CorporationMaharashtra Tourism DevelopmentArchaeological Survey of IndiaNational Culture Fund, New Delhi.
Prepared by
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, Mumbai.
Presented by
Pune Municipal Corporation
Script writing of the SEL Show
Famous Historian Shri. Ninad Bedekar, Pune.
Voice ( for Marathi show )
Dr. Shriram Lagu, Faiyaz, Prabhakar Panshikar, Ramesh Bhatkar, Anant Jog, Ashutosh Rana, Govind Namdeo, Nilu Phule, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Vikram Gokhale, Mrs. Mrinal Kulkarni (Deo.)
Singers
Ravindra Sathe, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Savani Shende, Madhuri Purandare, Kishori Amonkar.
Timing of the Show (Everyday)
7:15 pm to 8:10 pm ( Marathi Show )8:15 pm to 9:10 pm ( English Show )Tuesday - weekly off.
Ticket Rate
Per Head Rs. 25/- only.Per Head Rs. 15/- for School Children(Provided the show is organized by the school)
No comments:
Post a Comment