Pune (/ ˈpuːnə / POO-nə, Marathi: [ˈpuɳe] ⓘ, ISO: Puṇē), previously spelled in English as Poona (the official name until 1978), 1415 is a city in the state of Maharashtra in the Deccan plateau in Western India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division.

Jan 31, 2025 · Pune, city, west-central Maharashtra state, western India, at the junction of the Mula and Mutha rivers. Called ‘Queen of the Deccan,’ Pune is the cultural capital of the Maratha peoples. The city first gained importance as the capital of the Bhonsle Marathas in …

Education, the arts and music are staples of life in the culture-rich city of Pune. The Pataleshwar Cave Temple, dating to the eighth century and dedicated to the god of the underworld, is a marvel of rock-cut architecture. For a panoramic city view, climb to temple-topped Parvati Hill.

A thriving, vibrant metropolis, Pune is a centre of academia and business that epitomises ‘New India’ with its baffling mix of capitalism and spiritualism (ancient and modern). It’s also globally famous, or notorious, for an ashram, the Osho International Meditation Resort, founded by the late guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh.

Pune, located 118 km from Mumbai at the convergence of two rivers (Mula and Mutha), is known as the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Retaining its historic past and embracing modernity at the...

Dec 11, 2012 · Things to Do in Pune, India: See Tripadvisor's 203,190 traveler reviews and photos of Pune tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in February. We have reviews of the best places to see in Pune. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

Oct 24, 2019 · Visit Pune to gain an understanding of Maharashtra's multifaceted background and traditions. These top things to do in Pune encompass that and more.

May 3, 2024 · Discover Pune's charm with our travel guide! Explore the top 25 places and activities in Maharashtra's cultural hub. Plan your adventure now!

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Feb 3, 2025 · There have been previous outbreaks of GBS in India - in 2019 at least one child died in the north of the country (file photo) Last month, a school teacher in the western Indian city of Pune found ...