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It is the 8th largest metropolis in
India The name Pune derives from Punya
Nagari meaning “The City of Virtue” in Sanskrit
It is situated on the Deccan Plateau at the confluence point of the Mula and Mutha rivers
Today, Pune is known for its educational facilities and relative prosperity
Introduction
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Pune is the cultural capital of
Maharashtra, and the notional seat of the Marathi language
It was once the center of power of the Maratha Empire
Chhatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire lived there as a boy
Old Pune city is divided into 17 peths since the Maratha rule
Heritage
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The National Defence
Academy is located in Khadakwasla near Pune
NDA alumni have led and fought in every major conflict in which the India Army has been called to action since the academy was established
NDA
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Pune is Maharashtra's cultural capital and the
form of Marathi spoken in Pune is considered to be the standard form of the language
The city is known for various cultural activities like classical music, spirituality, theater, sports, and literature
Due to a large student population, Pune also hosts many youth festivals
Pune Culture
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It was in Pune in 1894 that
Lokmanya Tilak initiated the concept of the communal celebration of the festival of Lord Ganesha
The 10 day festival culminates during the month of August or September each year with a carnival like procession to finally immerse (Visarjan) it in the local rivers
Ganesh Chathurthi
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The Chaturshringi goddess
is the reigning deity of the city of Pune and a temple is dedicated to her
In September there is a huge procession for the Navaratris and people flock in to visit and receive blessings of the Goddess
Another famous temple is the Parvati Temple, located on a hill in Pune
Religion - Hinduism
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Pune was also home to a
considerable population of the Indian Jewish Community, the Bene Israel
It is home to Asia's largest Synagogue (outside Israel), The Ohel David Synagogue (Popularly called Lal Deval - the Red Temple )
The Jewish Community
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People for Animals was
founded in 1994 by Pritish Nandy and Maneka Gandhi, convinced that India needed a people's movement to stop cruelty towards animals
It has changed the lives of hundreds of animals in Pune and has conducted more than 30 animal rescue operations in 1 year
People for Animals
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The Armed Forces Medical
College (AFMC) is a premier medical college in India
It is among the top 3 medical colleges in the country, located in Pune Cantonment
The college is managed by the Indian Armed Forces
AFMC
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Also known as Pune
Camp, is a military cantonment located in Pune, Maharashtra in India
It was established in 1918 for accommodating troops of the British Indian Army
The headquarter of Indian Army's Southern Command is located in Pune Cantonment
Cantonment
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Cantonment is also known for
its many shopping locations like MG Road and East Street
Every weekend from 5 to 9pm, the road is cordoned off and no vehicles are allowed, making it a pedestrian area popularly known as Walking Plaza. But now it is stopped
Recently, it was made into a Wi-Fi zone so that people on the road can access the Internet
M G Road
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Koregaon Park
The area is often viewed as the most posh place in the city of Pune, and is primarily a residential area with lush green scenery
This area has the famous German Bakery, where on 13 February 2010 a terrorist attack took place in this area on German Bakery
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Fergusson College (FC) is
a degree college founded in 1885 by the Deccan Education Society and at that time was the first privately governed college in India
It is named after Sir James Fergusson, the Governor of Bombay, who donated a then princely sum of Rs 1,200
Fergusson College
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Pune is one of the
premier industrial centers of India
It is home to one of the worlds 3 largest 2 wheeler manufacturers, Bajaj auto
The industrial township of Pimpri Chinchwad, is dotted with over 4000 manufacturing units.
Automobiles
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Magarpatta is a self-contained
residential cum Industrial / Corporate settlement spanning over 700 Acres of land. It is situated along the Pune - Solapur Highway in Pune
Its award winning design and eco friendly construction made it the first such settlement in India to receive the ISO 9001 Certification
Magarpatta City
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The spiritual teacher
Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh) resided and taught in Pune during the 1970s and 1980s.
The Osho International Meditation Resort is located in the Koregaon Park area.
Spirituality - Osho
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In December Pune hosts the
Sawai Gandharva music festival for 3 consecutive days which is dedicated to the classical forms of music — both Hindustani and Carnatic
The Shaniwarwada Dance Festival has seen great performances by Pt. Birju Maharajji and Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra with his son and daughter in law
Festivals
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Marathi Theatre is an
integral part of Marathi culture. Both Experimental and Professional Theatre — receive whole-hearted patronage from the Marathi community
Tilak Smarak Mandir, Bala Gandharva Rangmandir etc. continue to serve these art forms
Literature and Theatre
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Apart from its various temples, other historical
attractions in and around Pune include the rock-cut Pataleshwar cave temple, Aga Khan Palace, Shaniwarwada, Lal Mahal, Shinde Chhatri and Sinhagad fort
Architechture
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Pune has a variety of foods and cuisines. Some of the preparations are very
peculiar to the city Bhakri-pitla, Dabeli, Wada pav, Misal
pav, Bhakarwadi, Mastani milkshake
Food
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Pune has more than a hundred educational
institutes and nine universities, and has acquired a reputation as "The Oxford of the East”
Pune has more schools, colleges and universities than any other city in the world.
Student Life
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Pune is becoming a good party destination with
people from multinational cultures flocking to Pune Discos, pubs and bars are becoming common in
Pune
Pune Nightlife
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Pune is a city, which signifies "youthfulness
and enthusiasm" at its best With the fast increasing number of migrants
from other parts of India, the city is one of the fastest growing urban areas in India
Metamorphosis
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Then and Now
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Industries in Pune
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In 1998 work on the six-lane
Mumbai-Pune expressway began; the expressway being completed in 2001
IT Parks have been established in Aundh, Hinjawadi and on Nagar Road
In 2008 the Commonwealth Youth Games took place in Pune
Recent Developments
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in-pune.html http://adaniel.tripod.com/beneisrael.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Armed_Forces_Medical_College,_Pune http://www.indianetzone.com/2/marathi_drama.htm
Bibliography
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