Poona Golf Course

The Golf Course is situated within half an hour's drive from major industrial areas of Pune and very close to the airport and the railway station. Though the course is within 5 minutes drive from the city, it is in a quiet area.It is always admired by the golf lovers that, 'The greens at the Poona Golf Course are certainly among the best in India'. They are the quickest, and also have the best surface to putt on, not too many undulations make the greens tough to read. There are four golf courses in Pune, but the Poona Club Golf Course is the only course available to all golfers, including foreign visitors. The weather being cool and pleasant, golf is enjoyed throughout the year.

• Poona Club Golf Course is one of the oldest golf courses in India.


• In Pune,there are four golf courses, but the Poona Club Golf Course is the only course available to all golfers, including foreign visitors.


• The courses spread over 90 acres of land,which is the largest in the Western Region.


• Based on available records, tournaments were being played since 1920, the first being the RWITC CUP (Royal Western India Turf Club Cup).


• Originally the course was spread over nearly 135 acres of land, part of which was later taken over by the Government for housing development.


• Over 30,000 trees have been planted since the course was replayed between 1980-85 during the captainship of the late Mr. C.S. Kirloskar.


• Competitive golf is played throughout the year and over 30 tournaments are held.


• The most prestigious being the Maharashtra Amateur Open Golf being played since 1957, in which leading amateur golfers from all over India participate.


• The weather being cool and pleasant, golf is enjoyed throughout the year.


• It is planned by the present committy to relay the course and raise it to international standards.


• Poona Golf Club Open : Round the year (Monday closed)


• Number of Holes : 18 (1 to 17 browns; 18 - green).


• Only 9 holes open for play during 1993


• Distance Gentlemen : 6,198 yards


• Distance Ladies : 5,488 yards.


• Additional Facilities : Snacks, Beer.


• Climate : summer : Max 25C Min. 10C winter : Max 21C, Min 0C.

Story behind the name "sinhagad"

Before named as "Sinhagad" this Fort was known as" Kondhana Fort", when it was first constructed in the 14th century. While the fort had been of great strategic importance right form the date it was built, it is now best known in Indian history as well as folk lore, for the “Battle of Sinhagad”.

Located high on Sahyadri mountain range, Sinhagad Fort is on the outskirts of the present day city of Pune.

King Shivaji (Shivaji Bhonsale, born April, 1627) was the founder of the great Maratha Empire.He formed an army of the greatest guerilla fighters of his days.

Shivaji's stratergies were admired by,from his enimies to researchers till this date. Shivaji formed an empire by winning over territory from his enemies, who always outnumbered his forces by at least five to one!!!

Fort Kondhana was in “enemy” hands in 1670, and Shivaji’s mother, Jijabai, invited, and then defeated Shivaji in a game of chess, and asked for the fort as “the bet”. She did this, realizing the importance of control of this fort, in his son’s larger game plan.

Shivaji contacted his trusted lieutenant, Tanaji Malusare (Tanaji) for meeting his mother’s demand. Tanaji left his son’s marriage ceremony in March, 1670, and stormed Kandhana with a force of 300 Malwas (local Maratha soldiers), who were pitted against more than 1500 Rajput soldiers, who were led by Raja Udai Bhan, and owed allegiance to Mirza Raja Jai Singh. The audacious attack on the seemingly impregnable fort took place on a moonless night, and Tanaji chose to storm the fort from the side which was most difficult to approach, and hence, least guarded.

The side which Tanaji chose to attack the fort from, presented a sheer rock face of more than 150 metres high, and Tanaji used the services of a pet giant monitor lizard, to haul him along, to climb this sheer cliff, and then drop rope ladders to bring his forces up into the fort.

Tanaji’s forces overcame the stiff resistance presented by the inmates of the fort (leaders of whom were reportedly enjoying a gala party, at the time when Tanaji was climbing the cliffs with help from the pet monitor lizard, called Jashyawanti) at great cost. Tanaji lost his life in the process, but Kondhana was under the control of Shivaji once more. On receipt of information about the fort falling to his forces, and the loss of one of his greatest lieutenant, Shivaji lamented “Gad aala, pan singh gelaa”, meaning, “We have got the fort, but lost the lion”. Since that day, the fort came to be known as Sinhagad (The Lion’s Fort).

Shaniwar wada

Picture of Shaniwar Wada became a logo of pune city,which is a true one.This castel is made for Peshwas who were knoghts of Raja shivaji.This place has it's own history.This historic seven-storied palace of the Peshwa Rulers built by the first Bajirao Peshwa.

Within easy reach from all parts of the city Shaniwar Wada today is only an imposing outer wall. Yet, the ruins contained within can translate the glory of the Maratha power.

A place to charm you and take you through the memorable pages of Maratha history.

Osho "Never Born Never Died"

"If we cannot create the 'new man' in the coming 20 years, then humanity has no future. The holocaust of a global suicide can only be avoided if a new kind of man can be created"

Osho has his own way to see ,the world ,to the problem and solution also.Osho is a source of energy which flows thriugh his followers and many other who knows about Osho and his work.Osho is a guiding star to many people.

Some of the known facts about Osho are,

• Osho was born in 1931 in Kuchwara, a town in central India.

• Osho's parents' religion was Jainism.

• Osho never subscribed to any religious faith during his lifetime.

• He received "samadhi" (enlightenment in which his soul became one with the universe) on 1953-MAR-21 at the age of 21.

• In 1974, Osho moved from Bombay southward to Pune,India.

• His ashram,in pune consisted of two adjoining properties covering six acres in an affluent suburb of Pune called Koregaon Park.

• In 1980, Osho was the victim of a knife attack by a Hindu fundamentalist during his morning discourse.

• In 80's Osho moved to America and settled on the 65,000 acre "Big Muddy Ranch" near Antelope, Oregon, which his sannyasins had bought for six million dollars. The ranch was renamed Rajneeshpuram ("City of Rajneesh"). This "small, desolate valley twelve miles from Antelope, Oregon was transformed into a thriving town of 3,000 residents, with a 4,500 foot paved airstrip, a 44 acre reservoir, an 88,000 square foot meeting hall.

• Osho was charged for attempted murder of his personal physician and with several other top charges.

• He allegedly arranged a number of phony marriages between some of his Indian followers and American citizens so that the former could obtain clearance to stay in the country.

• In pune, he abandoned the name of Rajneesh and adopted "Osho".

• The name OSHO was derived from the expression "oceanic experience" by William James; others say that it was derived from an ancient Japanese word for master .

• According to one source ,"Bhagwan" means "Master of the Vagina." He has been called the "sex guru."

• Osho recognized Jesus Christ as having attained enlightenment, and believed that he survived his crucifixion and moved to India where he died at the age of 112 .

• His collection 27 Rolls Royces, given to him by his followers, was well known (some sources say he had as many as 100 cars).

• Osho died in Pune in 1990.

Samuel Johnson once, in his Preface to Shakespeare, says ,"Shakespeare is not a pretty garden, but a great forest, a forest that is wild and wonderful."

This statement is applicable to osho also.If we see osho as a knowledge source we can see that osho had a great knowledge ,wisdom in himself and he wants to enlightment in every human being not only for thoese who are his followers but also to those people who dont know who Osho was......

SHRIMANT DAGDUSHETH HALWAI

In Hinduism Lord Ganesh got an important space.Now a days also Hindus pray to the god ganesh and asked for his blessings before to start any work.In pune,The area of Old City called, as the City Area is the actual point of origination.

The dagadusheth halwai ganpati temple is situated on road side. Devotees residing in Pune and around often visit this temple and offer their prayers. Everyday, Poojas are performed twice.

The dagadusheth halwai ganpati temple is a very celebrated temple of Lord Ganesh temple in town and India as well.Hindu's as well as persons of the relision are having a great faith to this temple.

This temple,based in Pune was established in the year 1893 and has thus been in the service of devotees since 114 years.Shrimant Dagadusheth Halvai Mandir has a 114 year old long history of community Ganesh festival.

This Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati is the biggest Ganpati in Pune is the centre of attraction during Ganesh festival.

Oxford Of the East

"Hi buddy,I got an admition in pune's Goverment engineering college." Kumar send this message to all his friends, he is so happy that he got an admission in an internationally recognised institute which is in the happening city of pune.

Pune for many years recognised as a educational center in India and east. People in India especially from pre indepence period come to pune for better education.

When we studied what is the reason that made pune an educational center we observed that,a high rate of literacy, the presence of a large number of industrial and business centres and an ability to adapt itself to change, are the key factors.

You can see huge population of outside students in the city.Many business in pune are based on requirements of these students.As this city is a safe place to live due to less criminal activities and a decent environment made by citizens students in India and other foreign students prefer pune for their further studies.

Increasing list of internationally recognised universities like pune university,symboisis deemed university,bharti deemed university and other educational institues made a contribution in attracting a huge students crowd.Students fell proud when they get admition in these Institutions.

There has been an amazing proliferation of educational institutes across the district that offer courses not just in technology but also management, Information Technology, architecture, medicine, languages, insurance, banking, media, law, film-making and education.

Deepak Shikarpur, chairman of the IT Sub-Committee of MCCIA, said: "Pune has one of the largest pools of low-cost English-speaking scientific and technical talent and BPO has been the latest mantra. The entry of players such as Tata, Godrej, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and British Airways is an indicator of Pune's top position in the list of outsourcing countries."

As Atul Kirloskar, president of Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA), puts it in a note written for the Directory of Information Technology Industry, "there have been good investments coming into the city's IT sector and software exports have jumped by over Rs.1,000 crores to a level approximating Rs.3,100 crores and above. The city has been a forerunner in the IT sector, having set up one of the first Software Technology Parks in India. Pune also offers a comprehensive pool of expertise in diverse areas". These are some comments made by well know personalities.

Beside these comments it is observed that some crticism is also made that because of this the costant increasing number of educational institutions standard of education is not maintained in some of the institutions.

There are many cases where in some well known instituions also students got admissions by paying a huge amount of money under the name of donation to that institution case they didn't get suffient marks in the previous examination.This is really sad but in all such educational hubs these things happens.Students must also aware of personals which promise them to do their admissions in well known instituions.

If we observe over all situation pune still gets good marks as an educational center and can be call a true "Oxford of the East".

Pune - The IT hub

Pune is today fast emerging as an InfoTech hub. In many sense it has become a IT hub.People from all over India and world are taking interest in development of IT companies in Pune.

"Only IT and BPO professionals need apply" from this signboard we can understand what is a reputaion of a IT professional in pune? Pune is a IT boomtown. After Bangalor many IT profeesionals in India preffered pune .

Huge hoardings offer with everything from jacuzzis to landscaped gardens. "If you are working at IT park, you shouldn't be living anywhere else," screams one hoarding.

Ascendas, one of Asia’s largest developers of business properties,it's joint venture will be with the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) for the Business Park in Pune.
It takes 5 to 6 years for this project .

Hinjewadi's around 500-acre Rajeev Gandhi Technology Park is already home to scores of IT, IT-enabled services and business process outsourcing units. And hordes of others are on the way. From new companies to existing ones, which are expanding, they are all heading to Pune and its outskirts.

Lifestyle in pune is also changing due to this emerging IT factor.Mc Donald,CCD(Cafe Coffee Day),Barrista,KFC and many other international brands not only joined in this developement but also tring to show their presence by expanding their branches in the city.

Many reputed companies like Infosys,TCS,Tech Mahindra,persistence and many other reputed IT companies are in the town and many other international brands are planning to come ,There is a huge demand of IT profeesionals in pune and companies are ready to pay any amount for a experienced IT proffessional.Here 2 or 3 year experience is sufficient for salary of Rs. 4 to 5 lacks per annum.Many graduates from any branch of education having a good knowledge of software can get salary around Rs. 2.5 to 3 laks per annum.

Many critics who are not happy with the changing culture of pune from a sober small town to a fast,crowded city.These critics says that culture of pune is changed so drastically that real citizen of pune called puneri are hard to find now.The culture of pune for which the city was recognised got changed totally.Many people thinks that,and which is true also that this change is beacause of pubs,multiplexes,big malls ect. are came into town and they made people to pay for unnecessary facilties.People from IT and BPO are having excess money and majority of them can pay the money which is required for these unnecessary things.Developement is essential for rasing standards of people but there must be checks of unnecessary expences.In recent report from a reputed news agency shows that there is consuption of beer and other liquor is in laks of liters.

But we can not blame on IT sector only many other factors are also to be considered.In the huge development of Indian economy IT sector played a significant role.And this fact has to be considered.In IT world pune rocks.

Favourite Tourist Spots

Pune itself is a favourite tourist spot for Indians and foreigen tourist.There are many intersting tourist places in pune and having varieties some of them are as belows...

Must see Sights :

Shaniwar Wada:

This is the most seen tourist spot.This imposing palace was built by the successors of Shivaji, the Peshwas in 1736. A massive fire destroyed the building in 1827. Most of the palace interiors also got destroyed and all that remains is the old fortified wall. But of course the impressive brass studded gates and lotus pools have also withstood the ravages of time. This Palace situated in the heart of the city near to Deccan Gymkhana, Shivajinagar, and Laxmi Road, has become the symbol of the culture of Pune. It is place to charm you and take you through the memory pages of history.

Sinhagad fort:

Sinhagad fort stands 25 Kms from Pune, formerly known as Kondhana, once being the most impregnable fort in western India. It’s literal translation is the "Fortress of the Lion". The fort has changed hands many times from Mohammed Tughlak in 1340 A.D., to the British in 1918 A.D. Legends says, 300 years ago Shivaji’s Gen. Tanaji Malusare scaled this sheer precipice with ropes and giant lizards. He was killed in the battle and a memorial exists. It is an ideal place for a day long picnic and site seeing. The main attraction is climbing the fort on foot.

Aga Khan’s Palace:

This Palace boasts of Italianate arches, a gracious building having salons and suites and spacious lawns . The place has a historical landmark. During the 1942 Quit India Movement the Britishers interned Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi here. Later a memorial was erected here in the memory of Kasturba Gandhi who died in this palace.

Appu Ghar:

Indira Gandhi Udyan situated at Pradhikaran, Nigdi on Pune-Bombay highway. It is a play park and a mini Disney Land full of wheels, merry-go-round and swings. Both adults and the children enjoy the rides and the fun alike. Reaching there is no problem as there are direct bus service from the Pune station.


Bund Garden:

This garden is also known as the Mahatma Gandhi Udhayan. It was built by Sir Jamshedji Jeejeebhoy, on the right bank of the Mula-Mutha to provide the poor with water during summer. Main attraction here is the evening boat rides, horse rides etc. The garden is famous for Bhel-Puri and Pani-Puri. It is situated on the Airport road and very close to the Camp area.


Film and Television Institute of India:

The FTII is situated on a sprawling campus midst much greenery on the Law College Road. It is a premier institute that imparts training in all branches of the film industry and is known for having produced some of the finest professionals in the Audio- Visual media, most of whom have won accolades abroad. So if you have star in your eyes, FTII is a right desitination.

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum:

The museum is housed in a Rajasthani styled building situated close to the hustle and bustle of busy Bajirao Road of Pune. It holds a one man collection of the most fascinating Indian articrafts that you would have ever seen. ‘Mastani Mahal’ which was brought and erected as it was from it’s original form is a masterpiece amongst it’s other exhibits. It has 36 sections which include carved palace and temple doors, 2,000 year old pottery, traditional Indian lamps and 17th century paintings.

National Defence Academy:

This is a Defence Academy that imparts basic training to officers, cadets of all the three branches of the Defence Services for Commission in the Army, Navy and Air-Force. It is situated at Khadakvasla 17 kms From Pune.

Osho Commune:

Pune has become a international tourist spot because of the Osho Commune International. Spread over 31 acres of flush green surroundings, is the meditation resort to people from over 60-70 different countries. The Osho Commune offers over 100 different meditation techniques to all the participants. It has become a must-visit to all the tourists over the world who are on a spiritual journey.

Parvati Hill and Temples:

Standing atop this hillock you get a vertical glimpse of Pune. A steep flight of 108 narrow steps lead to the hill top temple built by Balaji Baji Rao. ‘Nagarkjana’ drum house is the imposing temple of Parvati and Devdeveshwar. This was once the private shrine of the Peshwas. It is also the final resting place of Nana Saheb Peshwa. The Parvati museum houses portraits of Peshwas, old manuscripts, coins etc.

Pashan Lake:

This lake is situated 12 Kms off the road to N.D.A. It is an Orinthologists delight, as it is the favourite haunt of a number of migratory and residential birds. For birdwatching head towards this little lake.

Pataleshwar Caves:

This 8th century rock cut temple is hidden in the heart of the city in the midst of modern high rise structures and developments, at Shivajinagar. Reminiscent of Ellora, the temple has been carved out of a single boulder of awe inspiring size which includes massive pillars, a Shiva shrine and a Nandi bull. the temple is used by worshippers even today.

University Of Pune:

The site of Pune University, stately mansions at Ganeshkhind built in Italian-Gothic style, was the official residence of the Governor of Mumbai during the monsoon season. The 300 mt high tower beckons to all these who come here in the pursuit of higher education. It is one of the oldest universities of India.

Shinde Chatri :

Amongst the architectural prides of Pune, the memorial to the great warrior Mahadji Shinde, the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army, between the years 1760 to 1780 under the mighty Peshwas. The temple adorned with Rajasthani architecture is an imposing edifice situated at Wanowrie.

Famous Ganpati Temple:

This temple named DAGDUSHETH HALWAI GANESH MANDIR is a most visited religious place.When you visit this temple which is on the road side you see a pleasant Lord Ganesha idol wearing beautiful jewellery. It is the richest ganpati temple in town,people admire it.

Pune: Geographical information

Pune has three distinct seasons: summer, monsoon and winter. Typically hot summer weather runs from March to May, with maximum temperatures ranging from 35 to 42°C. Unlike most of the Deccan Plateau where May is the warmest month, the warmest month in Pune is April. The city often receives local and heavy thundershowers with sharp downpours in May, which cools the temperatures. Nevertheless, the nights in Pune are significantly cooler than most other parts in this region owing to its high altitude. ( does this make it better? Is this more pleasant? What does this mean for the tourist?)

Pune district is located between 17.5° to 19.2° North and 73.2° to 75.1° East. The district is bounded on North & East by Ahmednagar district, by Satara district on the South and by Raigad district on the West.

In Pune district, there are two municipal corporations, namely Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchawad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). Pune district covers 14 talukas & 13 Panchayat Samitis. There are around 1,866 villages in the district. Total road length of Pune district is 13,642 kms. Average rainfall in the district is 600 to 700 mms.

Pimpri Chinchwad is located at the West of Pune city, touching the Pune- Mumbai National highway. The corporation covers the area of Akurdi, Pimpri, Chinchwad and Bhosari. The said area is developed by MIDC as an industrial zone.