One of the finest architectural beauties of the Pune city is the Shindyanchi Chhatri, situated in Wanowrie. It is a memorial dedicated to the great soldier, Mahadji Shinde. For twenty years, between 1760 and 1780, he served as the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army under the Peshwas. The entire complex of the memorial also consists of a temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, which was built by Mahadji himself, in the year 1794. He left for the holy abode the same year and in 1965, Madhavrao Sindhia got the entire complex built, along with the samadhi (memorial).
The major attraction of the Shinde Chatri of Puneis its exquisite architecture, reflecting the style used in Rajasthan, India. Even years after its construction, the memorial retains its architectural designs and beauty and seems to be totally unaffected by time. Presently the Shindyanchi Chhatri of Pune is under the management of the Sindhia Devasthan Trust of Gwalior. You can visit it anytime between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm.
Entry Fees: Rs2.
Some more pictures:
Entrance Gate made of Iron still gives a robust majestic look.
The back side of Shinde Chatri, has a Shiv Ling inside. The exterior is inrticately carved to perfection.
Samadhi of Shrimant MahadjiShinde
Interiors and ceiling of the temple.
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