When in Pune, a visit to Shindyanchi Chhatri is must. Built in 1795 this architectural marvel has intricate carvings on the external surface.
Above is the top part of front portion of the Chhatri, while below is the bottom portion of the same.
The interiors are beautifully carved and painted. The bright interiors is a nice contrast to wonderful carvings on the exterior.
Here in the above one can see the beautifully carved arches and the painting on them. Below is a closer look at the painted carvings on the arches. Most of the decorations are flower patterns.
Below one can see the interior and external carvings.
Wonderful.. I feel like visiting this place..!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely, Rajesh! The detail on the carving is amazing. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSO grand and majestic, it's a stunning place!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Rajesh. I like the glass, too!
ReplyDeleteWow , nice palace
ReplyDeleteNice One ....this place is just behind my house and its been a long time since visited this place..Opposite to this place you will find a bungalow where most of the Bollywood film shooting took place like Ram Lakhan, Majorsaheb, Nagina etc...
ReplyDeleteI love the ceiling! Have a fabulous week.
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It's a beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteGrandeur indeed!
ReplyDeleteWow, love seeing all details...
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love those painted ceilings and arches, so stunning. It often makes me wonder how the painter or artist had to be not afraid of heights and stand in very strange positions to paint a ceiling.;)
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Absolutely stunning, we have nothing like this where I live.
ReplyDeletewow, this is an amazing structure. love the design.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful building! Perfect shot..
ReplyDeleteVisiting for MYM! Hope you can visit mine too:)
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Magnificent photos. Shindyanchi Chhatri is a great work of art.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous architecture! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots and history of those grand buildings. They really know their architect there.
ReplyDeleteUma riqueza de arquitetura!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome architecture.
ReplyDeletewonderful workmanship
ReplyDeleteThe paintings on the arches are wonderful, Rajesh.
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Awesome place! Your captures are superb as always, Rajesh! Such incredible beauty! Thank you for sharing such a fantastic part of your world!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Looks gorgeous and beautifully painted. Wonderful architecture.
ReplyDeleteWow - how gorgeously ornate!
ReplyDeleteI've been to Pune often, but never heard of this place! I need to bookmark this...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics...am tempted by the place :)
Excellent architecture and interior paintings! Great shots.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautifully done with great patience and care. I should like to know where to find all those beautiful buildings. Could you give us a map where we can find those places, please?
ReplyDeleteLovely structures! :)
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Lovely delicate work.
ReplyDeleteoh my ghosh!!! cnt believe my eyes...a wonderful architecture...
ReplyDeleteThe art is magnificent in this splendid place.
ReplyDeletealmost looks like a carpet on the ceiling!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
Superb architecture! beautiful building.
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A gorgeous place.
ReplyDeleteThis one is one of the most magnificent ones you have shown us. So much intricate and beautiful work. Amazing and awesome. genie
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It's always the intricate carvings that fascinate me.
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful carvings!!
ReplyDeleteStimulating sculptures and stupendous architecture
ReplyDeletePheno, ABCW team
wonderful carving.
ReplyDeleteImpressive architecture. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful heritage monument - nice paintings & carvings
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this monument.
ReplyDeleteReally a marvel, so harmonious and detailed!
ReplyDeleteHI Rajesh
ReplyDeleteNice pics. What exactly is this place? A museum, palace?
The pics are great man!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Have been there some years back :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful place..Beautiful photos..:-)
ReplyDeleteOld memory revived, Nice photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful,like jaish i too wonder what it is------in Rajasthan chatris are built over kings'tombs.
ReplyDeleteWow...awesome...
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this monument.
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