The warriors, reformers, artists, and visionaries who shaped Pune into the cultural capital of Maharashtra.
Grew up at Lal Mahal in Pune. His legacy of Swarajya defines the city's spirit.
Started the public Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and ignited 'Swaraj is my birthright.'
India's first female teacher. Founded the first girls' school in Pune in 1848.
Fought against caste discrimination and championed education for all. Founded Satya Shodhak Samaj.
Founded Kesari newspaper with Tilak and shaped modern Marathi literature.
Pune's most beloved literary figure whose humor and warmth defined Marathi culture.

Honoring the life and legacy of Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Ambedkar Jayanti 2026. From his brilliant mind to drafting the Indian Constitution, discover the journey of India's social champion.
Fiercely opinionated about chai. Deeply passionate about their city. Mildly offended if you confuse Pune with Mumbai. Meet the Punekar β one of India's most distinct urban identities.

From a humiliating classroom in Satara to drafting the Indian Constitution β the extraordinary journey of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the architect of modern India's moral framework.

He wrote, acted, composed, and laughed β and in doing so, gave Pune a mirror in which it saw itself with deep affection. Purushottam Laxman Deshpande was not just a writer. He was a mood.

How Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule transformed Pune into the cradle of women's education and social equality in India.