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  2. Bhimashankar Temple - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. The Bhimashankar Mandir ( also known as Bhimashankar or Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga) is a Shiva mandir situated in its eponymous village, Bhimashankar, in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is a key pilgrimage centre and one of the 12 Jyotirlinga in the world. [1] The temple's Shiva lingam is one of the three Jyotirlinga of Maharashtra. [2]

  3. Taljai Hills - Wikipedia

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    Taljai is a hill located in the heart of Pune, India that has been designated as a wildlife reserve. The road to this hill passes through the Shivaji Maratha College campus with a picturesque mountain path, with sharp turns. Near the entrance of the forest is a temple to the hill's namesake Taljai mata; a Hindu goddess.

  4. Pune district - Wikipedia

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    INR 3,20,695 crores (2019–20) [4] Website. pune .gov .in. Pune district (Marathi pronunciation: [puɳeː]) is a district in Western Maharashtra with Administrative Headquarters in Pune city. Pune district is the most populous district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is one of the most industrialised districts in India.

  5. Pune - Wikipedia

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    Pune ( / ˈpuːnə / POO-nə, Marathi: [ˈpuɳe] ⓘ ), previously spelled in English as Poona ( the official name until 1978 ), [15] [16] is a city in Maharashtra state in the Deccan plateau in Western India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division.

  6. Shaniwar Wada - Wikipedia

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    Company Raj (1818–1858) British Raj (1858–1947) India (1947–present) Shaniwar Wada is a historical fortification in the city of Pune, India . Built in 1732, [1] it was the great seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire until 1818. Following the rise of the Maratha Empire, the palace became the center of Indian politics in the 18th century.

  7. Pimpri-Chinchwad - Wikipedia

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    Pimpri-Chinchwad also known as "PCMC", is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra.The city is about 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest of the historic city of Pune, at an altitude of 590 m (1,940 ft) above sea level.

  8. Deccan Traps - Wikipedia

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    Map of the Deccan Traps [1] The Deccan Traps is a large igneous province of west-central India (17–24°N, 73–74°E). It is one of the largest volcanic features on Earth, taking the form of a large shield volcano. [2] It consists of numerous layers of solidified flood basalt that together are more than about 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) thick ...

  9. Google Earth - Wikipedia

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    Google Earth. Google Earth is a computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imagery. The program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images, aerial photography, and GIS data onto a 3D globe, allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles. Users can explore the globe by entering ...