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VELHE |
Velhe Taluka
This area receives Heavy Rainfall. This is to the western side of Pune. This is the hilly region of Pune, with one of the biggest of mountain ranges in Maharashtra i.e. Sahyadri. Most of the area is covered with Forest. Sag, Teak, Oak, Mango, are the trees found in the forest. Rabbit, Deer, Wolf, Fox, Tiger and Leopards are the wild animals found in this areas. Peacock, Bulbul, Parrot are some of the birds found in this area. Rice is grown in this region on a large scale. The forts over here like Rajgad and Torana are very famous.
Baneshwar is just 35 kms. to the south of Pune. This place can be enjoyed within a day. It is developing as a picnic spot having an old but beautiful temple of Lord Shiva. The temple is situated in dark woods - known as Ban (or Jungle) - and hence it is called as 'Baneshwar'. Though the temple is very simple, it is very pretty. The main entrance, light stand, Dharamshalas , 2 clean water tanks, a big bellare good to see. There are idols of Devi Laxmi , Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahadev in the temple
There are five Shivlingas here in trench which can be easily seen with the help of light. Behind the temple there is a garden and a small stream which adds to the beauty of the nature. Many people enjoy playing and swimming here
Truly, Baneshwar is a place where you can enjoy with family and friends.
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