Bhuleshwar Temple, the Temple of Lord Shiva.

Photo by : Abhijit Joshi

Camera : Canon S3IS

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Distance : Around 40-45 KM from Pune

Direction : Pune-Solapur highway
Take Pune – Solapur Highway and drive approx. 30Km.
After leaving second toll naka, take right turn. You will see sign board “Bhuleshwar”. 2 Kms. before Yavat, take right turn. On this way, there is a ghat stretch on around 2-3 Kms. The road is in OK condition.

Highlights : Built in the 13th century. The temple situated on a hill, was built during the era of Pandavas. Originally , it was a fort called as 'Mangalgadh'.
Beautiful carvings dominate the walls from the beginning enhancing it's stone structure.

More information...
http://www.pune.org.uk/excursions/bhuleshwar.html
http://www.world66.com/asia/southasia/india/maharashtra/pune/sights/bhuleshwar_temple

Magpie Robin

Photo by : Abhijit Joshi

Camera : Canon S3IS

Male, sleek black with white underparts and prominent white slash across black wings. Black portions in male are slate grey in female. Cocked tail is typical. Common woodland and garden bird। Occasional descending whistle note or when alarmed, a harsh "churrrrr", When courting, sings and whistels beautifully.

Magpie Robin (दयाल)

Location : Atkarwadi, Pune

[Ref : Birds of Pune]

Whitebreasted Blue Kingfisher

Whitethroated Kingfisher, Khandya
Striking turquoise blue with deep chocolate head, neck and underparts, offset by sparkling white "shirts" front. Long, heavy, pointed red bill.
Harsh, cackling call "kek-kek-kek-kek", usally uttred in flight. Often found away from water. Feeds on lizards, snakes as well as aquatic prey
[Ref : Birds of Pune]