During my tour of the history of Pune city, a visit was made to Shinde Chatri, a memorial to 18th-century military leader Mahadji Shinde.
The Anglo-Rajasthani style of construction has exquisite and detailed carvings and an imposing three-storey facade. Within the building is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Photographs inside are forbidden, but I did snap one before I was advised of the rule and kindly admonished.
Shinde Chatri was the only place we visited that no-one else was there. I suspect that’s possibly quite unusual in Indian cities and as it has some rather lovely windows and beautiful carvings, I was able to snap away at my leisure…
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I especially like the photo of chalk painting.
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Thanks, Iball. So do I, and smudged by footprints too… we found the vendors the next day in the market for the paints and powders, it’s big business…
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Anglo-Rajasthani? Nice photos.
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I must try to get there next time I’m in India. Super photos!
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Magnificent! Great photos, too — thank you for sharing!
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Wonderful, rich detail! Great photos!
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Added to my bucket list now 🙂 Really nice pictures 🙂
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