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Shahid Major Pradeep Tathawade Udyan

Coordinates: 18°29′36″N 73°49′38″E / 18.493368°N 73.827284°E / 18.493368; 73.827284
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18°29′36″N 73°49′38″E / 18.493368°N 73.827284°E / 18.493368; 73.827284

Shahid Major Pradeep Tathawade Udyan, Pune
Entrance to the Park
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TypeUrban park
LocationPune, Maharashtra, India
Coordinates18°29′36″N 73°49′38″E / 18.493368°N 73.827284°E / 18.493368; 73.827284
Operated byGarden department of Pune Municipal Corporation
OpenAll year

Shahid Major Pradeep Tathawade Udyan (or Major Tathawade Garden) is a public garden and a major landmark in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The garden was opened to the public on 31 October 2002[1] and is maintained by the Garden department of Pune Municipal Corporation.

About the Garden

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The park is named after Major Pradeep Tathawade, who died fighting militants in the Poonch district of Jammu in June 2000. A life-size statue of Major Tathawade stands at the entrance to the garden.[2]

The park is spread over 2.75 acres land and has a 260 metres long jogging track along the circumference. The park features several water fountains and a children's play park. At the centre of the park is an artificial pond with fish in it. Most prominently, a Pakistani tank that served in the Indo-Pak war is present in the garden. It was given to the Pune Municipal Corporation by the Indian Army.[1]

The garden also has a lawn facing stage which is often used for public performances etc. Amenities including separate restrooms for men and women are present.

Business hours

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The park is open to the public at following time of the day.[2]

  • 6 am to 10 am
  • 4 pm to 6 pm

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Major Tathawade Udyan is Pune's favourite green spot". DNA. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
  2. ^ a b "PMC - Shahid Major Pradeep Tathawade Udyan". Pune Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
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