However, a fire later gutted the buildings in this place and what now remains is the plinths and fortification walls. To experience the grandness of this place one has to see the balcony at the top of Dilli Darwaz.
The balcony has wooden pillars that are beautifully carved with floral designs. Each of the pillars are carved exactly same with no difference at all.
The palace in those days had several rooms for queens, court hall, dancing hall any many other rooms. They were beautifully painted. A glimpse of which can be seen in the interiors of Dilli Darwaza. There is a beautiful painting of Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu sleeping on the serpent.
The place had beautiful gardens and fountains which we will try to explore soon.
Marvelous. You travel a lot, Rajesh. Very beautifully captured, keep them coming :-)
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the wooden pillars make it different!
ReplyDeletebeen wanting to go to pune for a long time and visit.thanks for the wonderful post!
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Lovely place .
ReplyDeleteLooks to be a marvelous structure..! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the elaborate carvings, could steal one or two! :)
ReplyDeleteAnother magnificent building!
ReplyDeleteI really never get tired of seeing all the wonderful places around your country. Thank you for sharing these with us.
ReplyDeleteAnd to think they did all that intricate carving without the help of computers! Quite amazing, really!
ReplyDeleteThis is another impressive place, the details are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh nice another tour in India, I enjoyed viewing your pictures and reading a bit of history. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of amazing architecture ~thanks,namaste, CArol (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeletebeautifully captured! yet to visit!!
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Great pics, never been here.
ReplyDeleteAnother magnificent palace! So much beauty and fascinating history! Thanks as always for the wonderful look at your world, Rajesh!
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it's amazing that the structure has been well preserved for so long.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed that you're permitted to walk through such a treasure! The wooden carvings are very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGrand indeed!
ReplyDeleteI really like Shaniwar Wada, beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat surprises me is that the carved wood pillars on the balcony of the residence of the Peshwas has survived since 1732!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to visit Pune, for various reasons. Now, you've given me yet another! I'll have to visit that place soon, and I know I'll write something about that city when I do too...
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, and an equally amazing place.
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indeed ... it's amazing how they made these beautiful n huge structure - one must enjoy it by touching it with ones own hand ... n lucky u to do so - i definately envy u !!
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Beautiful place.
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Marvelous this Pune palace!! The carved wooden pillars are amazing!! Excellent post!!
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Looks very grand and rich looking though damaged a lot.Great!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe balcony is fantastic. The pillars are intricate and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful carving.
ReplyDeleteVery nice photos to describe this splendid building!
ReplyDeleteAmazing the detail on this ancient building.
ReplyDeleteGrand palace indeed; I am sure the gardens will be spectacular and look forward to seeing them.
ReplyDeletenice place & the carvings on the pillars
ReplyDeleteBeautiful carvings. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why we are not building such artistic structures or palaces these days! This is quite remarkable and marvelous.
ReplyDeleteAmazing palace, beautifully carved pillars!
ReplyDeleteSuch a magnificient palace!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful photos;o)
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Beautiful architecture. Have a fabulous week.
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Very pretty!
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pillars are made of timber
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Seems like a good place to visit.
ReplyDeleteThey still look magnificent in spite of being gutted by fires.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I reached Pune a week back and will make sure to explore this place :)
ReplyDeleteWent to Pune twice but never saw this one! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics.
ReplyDeleteHey that is the city I lived for many years and Shaniwar Wada was one of my most fav places to visit. Thanks for posting great pics!!! The light show-is it still on?
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this place.
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