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Kille Shivneri

Shivneri Fort – The Birthplace of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

It is located near Junnar, Pune. Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on this fort in the year 1630, and spent his childhood here. Inside the fort is a small temple dedicated to the goddess Shivai Devi, after whom Shivaji was named. At the centre of the fort is a water pond which is called 'Badami Talav'. Also there are two water springs, namely Ganga-Jamumna, which have water throughout the whole year.

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Uploaded on July 17, 2010
Taken on June 26, 2010