Shivneri Fort Junnar

Shivneri Fort is a historic fort located in the Junnar taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated on a hill about 1,200 meters above sea level and is known for its historical significance as it was the birthplace of the Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort has a rich history … Read more

Coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Raigad on June 6 On 1674, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was crowned by Gagabhatta. A throne of 32 mann(मण) of gold was made for the ceremony. Brahmins from all over the country were invited for the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. About 11,000 Brahmins and about a lakh people had gathered at Raigad. For four months … Read more

UPSC / MPSC Post and Material

UPSC– Stands for the Union Public Service Commission – Conducting the Exam at the Center Level MPSC– Stands for the Maharastra Public Service Commission = Conducting the Exam at the State Level. Exams Conducted by UPSC Civil Services Examination – CSE Engineering Services Examination – ESE Combined Defense Services Examination – CDSE National Defense Academy … Read more

Dams in Mahrashtra

Maharashtra is home to several dams, which play an important role in the irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydroelectric power generation for the state. Some of the major dams in Maharashtra include: Mula Dam, Rahuri – River Mula Akkalpada Dam – River Panjra (Dhule) Kanehar Dam – Venna River – [Satara] Koyna Dam – Koyna … Read more

Ashtavinayak Yatra

१) मोरगावचा मयुरेश्वर अष्टविनायकांमध्ये हे दैवत प्रमुख मानले जाते. कर्ह नदीच्या काठावर पुण्यापासुन ६४ किलोमीटर अंतरावर हे स्थान आहे. येथील मंदिराभोवती पन्नास फूट उंचीची तटबंदी आहे. नगारखान्याखाली श्री मोरेश्वरासन्मुख एक भव्य दगडी मंदिर आहे. पश्चिमेच्या बाजुला तरटीचा एक व्रुक्ष आहे. त्याखाली बसून श्री मोरया गोसावींनी तपश्चर्या केली होती. मंदिराच्या गाभाऱ्यात मयुरेश्वर गणपतीची सुंदर मूर्ती आहे. … Read more

Shaniwar Wada Pune

Shaniwar Wada is a fortification in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It was the palace of the Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire and served as the center of Maratha politics and administration in the 18th century. The palace was originally built in 1730 and was destroyed in a fire in 1828, leaving only its ruins which … Read more