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About ¨Osho¨
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  • Rayoart
  • Updated By Rayoart on September 9, 2006
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    "I am not a priest, I am just a friend. I am here to explain to you how I have discovered truth. Doubt has been my own process, my own way to reach to truth. And I would like you to become more and more sharp, intelligent. Doubt more scientifically. Just as in science doubt helps you to discover, it also helps in the inward journey."
    "All that you need is just to be silent and listen to existence. There is no need of any religion, there is no need of any God, there is no need of any priesthood, there is no need of any organization. I trust in the individual categorically. Nobody up to now has trusted in the individual in such a way. So all those things can be removed. Now all that is left to you is a state of meditation which simply means a state of utter silence. Even the word meditation makes it look heavier. It is better to just call it a simple, innocent silence."

    Osho

  • Address: Koregan Park, Puna
  • Directions: ¨Not even God is needed, nothing is needed ¯ you are enough unto yourself." Osho
  • Website: www.osho.com
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    Ganesh Festival of Pune
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  • Updated By ushar on February 8, 2005
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  • Lord Ganesh - Pune
    Lord Ganesh
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    The festival of lord Ganesh, the patron deity of Maharashtra, is the most popular and exciting festival in Pune. This 11 day celebration begins with the installation of the deity who is then worshipped daily till the ommersion on the final day.This was initiated by Lakamany Tilak as a means of uniting people for the freedom struggle.
    The Maharashtra Tourism Development corporation (MDTC) organises a special cultutral festival too along in this festival season. 11 days of , classical dance, music, drama, film festivals ,modern and treditional sports, scooter rally , motor car rally and a competition of Dhol- Lezim competion .
    It an ideal time to absorb the flavour of Pune.

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  • Address: Pune ,
  • Directions: Pune , The state of Maharahtra India
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    For those who love trekking - Sinhagad.
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  • By ushar on August 9, 2005
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  • History books dont quite prepare you for the awesome "Fortress of the Lion'. It stands at a height of 1290 meters, 25 Kms away from the Pune city. Over 300 years ago, Tanaji, the Maratha warrior, and his army, with the help of ropes and giant lizards, scaled the sheer precipice and silently stormed the Bijapur citadel at midnight, creating History.
    The 'samadhi' to Tanaji Malusare stands asa a reminder of the bravery and glorious vitory of Marathas.
    On hearing of the passing away of Tanaji, Shivaji is known to have said "we have gained the fort but lost the lion". Whereupon the the fort got its name "Sinha (lion) Gad (fort).
    It is a paradise for who love rock climbing and trekking too.

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  • Address: Pune, Maharashtra
  • Directions: Pune, Maharashtra State, India Asia
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    Parvati Hill and Temples.
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  • By ushar on August 9, 2005
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  • The Parvati Temple stand atop the parvati hillock for panoramic view of Pune and also visit its 4 famous temples. A steep flight up 108 steps will tkae you to "Nagarkhana " drum house, the imposing temple of Parvati and Devedeveshwar. The parvati temple used to be the private shrine of the Peshwa rulers. On a quiet day, it can be yours. Also take a look at the Parvati museum which houses replicas of ancient paintings, old manuscripts, weapons and coins.

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  • Address: Pune, Maharashtra
  • Directions: Pune, Maharashtra State, India, Asia.
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    Dont miss -Shinde's Chhatri
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  • By ushar on August 9, 2005
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    Shinde Chhatri
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    Among the architectural sights you shouldnt miss is the memorial to the Great Mahadji Shinde. You can see the warrior's painted silver likeness, swathed in a flame coloured turban and an elaborately worked shawl. At his feet are his original puja vessels, used to propitiate his family deity each morning.A painted sign requests you not to open an umbrella within the Chahtri's precincts as it would be insulting to the great warrior's memory.

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  • Address: Pune, Maharashtra
  • Directions: Pune, Maharashtra State, India, Asia
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    Visiting SHANIWARWADA
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  • By ushar on August 9, 2005
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  • Shaniwarwada was once the palace of the Peshwa rulers. It was myseteriously destroyed by fire in 1827. All that remains is the old fortified wall, a park marked by 18th century lotus pools and elaborate foundation of the original palace; and the Nagarkhanna with it fine wooden pillars and lattice work.

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  • Address: Pune
  • Directions: Pune , State of Maharashtra, India, Asia.
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    German Bakery in Koregaon Park
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  • By mariocibelli on July 13, 2004
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  • Should be in restaurants, but it is much more. First of all, it is the pick up joint of Pune, mixing up, bollywood people, the Oshos (and Osho wannabees, lots of Osho don Juans running around in their red robes), backpackers and yes, even a few locals.

    If you like Bollywwod films, a little trivia, the title song, from KOL HA NAA HO, was written here at German Bakery at 5 in the morning. Exciting stuff no?

    Rice Pudding, streudel and juices and veg meals are out of this world.

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  • Address: North Main Road - Koregaon Park
  • Directions: Near Osho complex, everybody knows where it is.
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    kayani bakery
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  • By tranceperent on December 6, 2006
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    This is one of the best bakery i have ever tried. everytime i go to pune i do visit this place and return with bag loads of stuff
    I have become only too aware of the value of Pune’s snacks and speciality foods, and thought it was time I delved into their origins. Long before Pune became known as the ‘Pensioner’s Paradise’, the city was famous its Kayani Bakery. One of the oldest and best-known bakeries in the city, the Kayani Bakery, owned by Mr Noshir Kayani, quickly became the hot spot for Pune’s local people as well as tourists. Its products are clearly a class apart and have sold like hot cakes (pun intended) over the years, even as film stars and other high-society Mumbai-wallahs drive down to Pune to pick up Kayani’s famous Shrewsbury biscuits.
    People who live in the Pune Camp area where the bakery is situated will readily narrate tales of how they queue up outside the bakery at 7 am to make sure they get these biscuits, straight from the oven! Today the biscuits, along with the other melt-in-your-mouth products like mawa cakes, have found their way to major supermarkets and airport shops in some cities of India.

    the best thing they have r the shrewsberry buscuit and they are so popular that you have to queue up outside their East Street bakery early in the morning to make sure you get your fill before the day's freshly baked stock sells out. You have to patiently stand in line, struggle to get the attention of the surly guys behind the counter, and place your order. You have to be sure of what you want - coz the aforementioned surly guys don't take too kindly to dilly-dallying. You tell them what you want, and within seconds, your order is ready, you pay and leave. This is service without a smile, just clinical efficiency. Though their cold demeanour may be a turn off, one bite of Kayani's warm, buttery, shrewsbury biscuits, and all is forgiven. Over the years, imitators have sprung up, but no one can ever beat the original. you should go there before 11am or everything get finished!

  • Address: east street, camp
  • Directions: ask anyone kayani bakery, they will tell you. its the most famous in pune
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    Take a Dolphin Trip
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  • By Jacksprat on August 26, 2002
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    Going out into the sea in a little Indian style fishing boat in search of dolphins - which are more often than not, found!

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  • Directions: Palolem Beach - you don't have to find someone to take you out on their boat - believe me, they will find you!!!
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    Why not visit a beuty parlour...
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  • By friendychap on August 26, 2002
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  • Why not visit a beuty parlour and get your hair died with Indian 'Mehndi' if you happens to be a foreign tourist?Ofcourse ladies should not miss putting up Mehndi drawing on their hands and having colourfull bangles to Identify yourself with south asian touch.
    Just check up for 'Rangoli Art','Yoga',folk dances in various parts of India.

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