Monday, November 21, 2011

The Grandeur of Shindyanchi Chhatri, Pune

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.


53 comments:

  1. Wonderful.. I feel like visiting this place..!

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  2. Just lovely, Rajesh! The detail on the carving is amazing. Have a great week!

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  3. SO grand and majestic, it's a stunning place!

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  4. Lovely, Rajesh. I like the glass, too!

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  5. Nice 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...

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  6. I love the ceiling! Have a fabulous week.

    Liz @ MLC

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  7. It's a beautiful temple.

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  8. Wow, love seeing all details...

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  9. I 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.;)
    xoxo

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  10. I have wanted to go to India for many years. I am an associate of the Sisters of Charity in Ky. and they have established missions in India. The first one over there was Napal but they are in many areas now. Blessings to you. Loved your MM.
    QMM

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  11. Absolutely stunning, we have nothing like this where I live.

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  12. wow, this is an amazing structure. love the design.

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  13. What a beautiful building! Perfect shot..

    Visiting for MYM! Hope you can visit mine too:)

    http://www.loveablecassandra.com/2011/11/mellow-yellow-monday-148-spongebob-mug-set.html

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  14. Magnificent photos. Shindyanchi Chhatri is a great work of art.

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  15. Gorgeous architecture! :)

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  16. Wonderful shots and history of those grand buildings. They really know their architect there.

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  17. Uma riqueza de arquitetura!

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  18. That's awesome architecture.

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  19. wonderful workmanship

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  20. The paintings on the arches are wonderful, Rajesh.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  21. Awesome place! Your captures are superb as always, Rajesh! Such incredible beauty! Thank you for sharing such a fantastic part of your world!

    Sylvia

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  22. Looks gorgeous and beautifully painted. Wonderful architecture.

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  23. Anonymous10:18

    Wow - how gorgeously ornate!

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  24. I've been to Pune often, but never heard of this place! I need to bookmark this...

    Beautiful pics...am tempted by the place :)

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  25. Excellent architecture and interior paintings! Great shots.

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  26. This 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?

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  27. Lovely structures! :)

    Visiting from MYM.
    The Birthday Outing

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  28. Lovely delicate work.

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  29. Anonymous18:44

    oh my ghosh!!! cnt believe my eyes...a wonderful architecture...

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  30. The art is magnificent in this splendid place.

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  31. almost looks like a carpet on the ceiling!
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  32. Superb architecture! beautiful building.
    S is for ...

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  33. This one is one of the most magnificent ones you have shown us. So much intricate and beautiful work. Amazing and awesome. genie

    The color yellow
    It soothes my soul and spirit
    Nature's gift to me

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  34. It's always the intricate carvings that fascinate me.

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  35. I love the beautiful carvings!!

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  36. Anonymous11:56

    Stimulating sculptures and stupendous architecture

    Pheno, ABCW team

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  37. Impressive architecture. Beautiful photos.

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  38. Another beautiful heritage monument - nice paintings & carvings

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  39. Thank you all for appreciating this monument.

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  40. Really a marvel, so harmonious and detailed!

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  41. HI Rajesh

    Nice pics. What exactly is this place? A museum, palace?

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  42. The pics are great man!

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  43. Great shots! Have been there some years back :)

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  44. Wonderful place..Beautiful photos..:-)

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  45. Old memory revived, Nice photos.

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  46. Beautiful,like jaish i too wonder what it is------in Rajasthan chatris are built over kings'tombs.

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  47. Thank you all for appreciating this monument.

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