Rediscovering Pune: Kelkar museum and Vishrambaug Wada

Another must-see place on Pune’s cultural trail is Raja Dinkar Kelkar museum. Currently administered by the Department of Archaeology of the Maharashtra government, this museum was established by Baba Dinkar Kelkar in the memory of his son, Raja, who passed away at a young age. This large private collection, with artifacts from all over the…

Rediscovering Pune: A visit to Shaniwar Wada

Nestled in the Sahyadri range, my hometown Pune is an ancient city – surrounded by a ring of forts that are silent witnesses to a glorious page in our history. Taking pride of place is the Shivneri, birthplace of the celebrated king, the founder of the Maratha Empire, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. And in the heart…