PUNE | Set of 4 Coasters
Pune | Set of 4 Coasters - a set of four coasters inspired by Pune. This set contains illustrations of the signature landmarks and features of Pune - Parvati Hill, Sinhagad Hill, Oxford of the East, Shaniwar Wada.
Features -
- Set of 4 coasters keeps your surfaces dry and gives a bright effect to your dining table.
- Made from high-quality paper, and they’ll protect your tables and surfaces from water rings and spills.
- This set comes with a coaster holder.
- Perfect gift for a true Punekar.
- Perfect as a traveler's gift for the one who is fascinated by Pune city.
- Care Instruction : Wipe it clean with soft & dry cloth
Design Inspiration -
Parvati Hill is a hillock which rises to 2,100 feet (640 m) above sea level. Atop the hillock is the Parvati Temple, one of the most scenic locations in Pune. The Parvati temple is the oldest heritage structure in Pune and was built during the rule of the Peshwa dynasty. It is the second highest point in Pune (after Vetal Hill).
The historic Sinhagad Hill & Fort (1312 mtrs) is a part of the Bhuleshwar range of the Sahyadri Mountains. It is a popular trekking destination and serves as the southern backdrop of the city. It represents the history of the conquest of Shivaji and his trusted lieutenant Tanaji Malusare who won the fort back from the Mughals and changed its name from Kondhana to Sinhagad!
Oxford of the East- Pune is the seat of the College of Engineering (COEP), the second oldest engineering institution in India (1854). It houses many universities including Savitribai Phule Pune University, Symbiosis, FLAME, Bharati vidyapith, MIT and many other military educational institutes. The city pioneered universal and women’s education starting from the 1800s and has a large population of students from all over! Being the cultural capital of Maharashtra the city has always had an intrinsic connection with theatre, music, arts and literature and been a centre of learning and research in all fields.
Shaniwar Wada a 13 storey palace of Peshwas was built by Bajirao-I, in the year 1736.It was head quarter of the Peshwas and it symbolizes Pune’s culture.The structure was built giving security the highest priority. The main entrance is known as ‘Delhi Darwaja’ & others have names like Ganesh, Mastani, Jambhal, Khidki. The statue of Bajirao-i on horse in front of Shaniwarwada. In side one can see Ganesh Mahal, Rang Mahal, Aarsa Mahal, Hasti_Dant Mahal, Diwan Khana and fountain. A light and music show is conducted every day showing history of Peshwas.
ABOUT PUNE
PUNE - a city in Maharashtra, India nestled on the Deccan Plateau on top of the Sahyadri Range of the Western Ghats is known by many monikers - Cultural City, Oxford of the East, Cradle of Military Leadership, Automobile & IT Hub! It became an important part of the struggle against the Mughals with Chattarapati Shivaji’s leadership. Later under Peshwa Rule the Maratha Empire spread far and wide over the Indian Subcontinent.
The Swarajya struggle against the British Empire was later led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Lokmanya Tilak and others making Pune an important part of the Freedom Struggle. Many Social Movements for Girl’s education, Widow Remarriage and Equality were led by Jyotiba & Savitribai Phule, Dhondu Keshav Karve and Agarkar. Pune continues to be a center of many political and social movements to this day with its many civic conscious citizens and NGOs.
From the 1960s Pune and its twin township of Pimpri-Chinchwad became an important Industrial Center in India, especially around the Automobile Industry. It continues to be an Auto Hub with many of the Indian and international Auto Majors having their presence. Since the 1990s, Pune also emerged as an important center for the Information Technology industry.
