Hi i have added 5 photos. 3 of temples in dilapuitated condition( kailashanatha in uthiramerur which sps and team visited) 1- a hilltop chola temple in chingel pet with the base alone remaining. the rest having fallen in. a lone samiyaar is rebuilding the temple. folder - dilapitated temples.
also folder name elephant proof gates another interesting photo is a fort door with nails to prevent elephants from banging. the nails are positioned right at the forehead level of the tuskers. its a maratta fort in pune. we all read about such doors in ss but this was the first time I saw one. any such samples in tamilnadu. perhaps gingeee?
> > also > folder name elephant proof gates > another interesting photo is a fort door with nails to prevent > elephants from banging. the nails are positioned right at the > forehead level of the tuskers. its a maratta fort in pune. we all > read about such doors in ss but this was the first time I saw one. > any such samples in tamilnadu. perhaps gingeee? > > venketesh > superb venkat....
its on the gates of the shanivargarh( fort of saturday(?))
its in pune. a small fort more of a picnic spot.
the funny thing is the gate had cannons displayed next to it. so elephant charges co- existed with artillery in maratta times. pune also has a 7th- 8th century rastrakuta temple right in the heart of the city- pathaleshwarar.
Talking about forts in and around Pune, I think there are plenty of them in that area. 2-3 years back I happened to visit a place called Lohgad near Pune, I think a maratha fort..not sure.
Its almost 2 hours drive from Pune and the trekking took around 3 hours. A breathtaking view and a real breath taking trek. I do have some photos taken there, will try to share. Nothing significant except for a few rooms, a high raised wall around the hill, and a dharga in the middle. I think it was built by Shivaji - probably later it fell into the hands of mugals or other muslim ruler and hence a darga with a samadhi inside.
I was fascinated by the forts near Pune, because at such heights how did they manage to take all the material and build the fort. And what was the purpose as I dont see many buildings or rooms inside forts?
Another titbit. Immediately behind the gate is a false ceiling filled with logs and supported by just four wooden pillars. If the door is breached, the warriors inside will knock off the pillars and the whole load of logs will fall on the entering troops, burying them. The log pile will also be set on fire.
Unfortunately, the palace of peshwa's was destroyed in a fire; only the bases remain.
Hi venket, i will when i get a chance-by the way any golf course nearby?if so my husband will take me there for sure. he is a golf addict. with regards, shanthi.
I am not sure if pune has a 18 hole course, but they must have small ones. and some courses with difficult putting must be in hilly lonawalla.
venketesh
> Hi venket, > i will when i get a chance-by the way any golf course nearby?if so my husband will take me there for sure. he is a golf addict. > with regards, > shanthi. >
Even though the basis for the formation of this group is the novel Ponniyin Selvan we've discussed almost everything from the beauty of Vyjayantimala (courtesy our dear Mr.SPS), to Chepauk cricket lore (again Mr.SPS), to politics and now..Golf! Frankly, this one just beats me!!
hi vijay, visited one golf course in thailand-beautiful greens.my husband and his friends did play in malaysia.i enjoyed going throuh echohritage . thank you. with regards, shanthi.