Historical stories related to the forts of Ajinkyatara, Sinhagad, Anjanvel, Ahivantgad, Chandan-Vandan, Kaneragad, Panhala, Devgad, Vasantgad, Rajgad, Kenjalgad, Belgaum Fort, Devgiri aka Daulatabad, Chaul Fort, Shivneri, Bahadurgad, Vijaydurg, Salher have been given by historian Mahesh Tendulkar in the book, Katha Durganchya Bhag 1.
In this Marathyanchya Itihasatil Nivdak Patranchi Parshwabhumi book, the author Dr. H. Y. Kulkarni Narrated some stories from the Ch. Shivaji Maharaj and Peshwa periods documents in Peshwa Daptar.
Those who lost their lives in war, sometimes in acts of bravery, are called heroes. Memorials of such heroes were erected with respect by villagers or their families. They are called Virgal or Hero Stones. Hero Stones are found in significant numbers in our villages. Memorials of deceased women or Sati are also found. Hero Stones can be a tool for understanding our history.
Author and history researcher Sadashiv Tetwilkar has added valuable information to the historical resources through his Maharashtratil Virgal book. Dr. Gunther Santheimer, a keen scholar of Maharashtra culture, was the first to draw attention to this type of unconventional historical tool of culture.
Mountains, rivers, valleys, forests around us has a history. Using this natural environment, humans built structures there. Maharashtra has a rich history. From Thane-Raigad district to Kolhapur and from Pune-nagar to Nagpur-Gadchiroli. Those buildings have historical as well as cultural references. The imprint of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s thoughts and actions is everywhere. What we often fail to do is to search for them and add context. That deficiency has been filled by Vikhuralya Itihas-Khuna a book written by history researcher Sadashiv Tetwilkar.
Jain ideology has a long journey from the first Tirthankara Adinath to Bhagwan Mahavir. The fundamental values of non-violence, non-attachment and coexistence remained intact. This idea was not limited to philosophy but was embodied in architecture, sculptures, and cave paintings.
Author Sarla Bhirud has compiled the book Maharashtratil Jain Leni, documenting the importance of these caves, their architectural splendor, and the legacy of Jain philosophy revealed through them. Jain Caves of Maharashtra book provides detailed information about the Jain caves spread across Maharashtra. This book is not just a document of the past, but a cultural gallery that reminds us of the eternal Jain values for humanity.
In the book Parasparopagraho Jivanam Jain Vichardhara, author Sarla Bhirud has narrated the journey of Jain ideology. A coherent study of the advent of Jainism, its profound philosophy, as well as its traces visible in archaeological evidences. Jain literature, written in Prakrit, the thoughts of the Acharyas, and the cultural tradition that emerged from it have all been extensively traced. The concept of Jain deities, characteristics of the tradition, and outlook on life is explained by author. This book, which combines history, philosophy, and spirituality, will be an enriching companion for knowledge lovers, researchers, and anyone searching for spirituality.
Devarai means Scared Grove is a forest reserved for God. The origin, its antiquity and overall comprehensive study of Scared Grove is done by the author Dr. Vinaya Ghate in this Paramparik Harit Warsa Devraya book.
Pune Shaharacha Itihas is a reference book written by Dr. Avinash Sowani based on his study of the history of Pune city over the past thirty years.
Author has written this book in a very objective manner and it not only contains in-depth information about the history of the Pune city, but also includes the original references he studied, analysis, and commentary on them.
In addition, Dr. Sowani has also examined popular facts and legends that have no historical basis and has also scrutinized their veracity.
Moreover, this book also contains maps and photographs. No book has been published so far that provides comprehensive and coherent information on the history of Pune.
This book will fulfill this longing of scholars and they will get in-depth information about the history of Pune.
Also, this book will definitely be useful for readers who want detailed information about Pune and its development.
This is the fourth novel written by Dr. Avinash Sowani.
However, this novel cannot be considered as ‘fantasy’ without a doubt. It also has a slight edge of reality. This is because the hero of this story is the Vachaspati.
Vachaspati means that whatever comes out of his mouth, good or bad, is exactly true.
This novel depicts this transition in the life of such a different child and the impact of it on his life.
Therefore, the possibility that such a story, might not be just a ‘fantasy’, but may actually happen, which cannot be ruled out.
One of the most important markets in Pune is Budhwar Peth. Budhwar Peth was a traditional market. Even today, its identity is pretty much the same. Many important buildings, shops, temples, institutions, roads, squares, theaters of Pune were and are located in Budhwar Peth. But when some people think of Budhwar Peth, only the brothel comes to mind. There is history everywhere here. No one understands it, no one sees it. This book is to erase this wrong stigma attached to Budhwar Peth. The other side of the coin of this historical, heritage-rich, and prosperous city area has been brought to the fore by author Mr. Suprasad Puranik through his book Punyachi Samruddh Budhwar Peth.
