Purandar Fort

This place holds many pages in history. Records date back more than 650 years with several rulers fighting for their holds over this 4500 feet altitude fort in the Western Ghats mountain range. A record even notes German prisoners in this fort when it was in the powers of the British.

I know these are not the best snaps from this majestic place, but these photos were taken way back when I didn't have an SLR. The many aspects of this fort WILL be covered by me whenever I get another chance to visit the giant again. Until then, here's the archive I have…

Way to Purandar
Way to Purandar

Gate to Purandar on halfway
Gate to Purandar on halfway

Statue of Murar Baji Prabhu on Purandar
Statue of Murar Baji Prabhu on Purandar

Now cactii rule the Purandar Fort
Now cacti rule the Purandar Fort

25 comments:

  1. Anonymous26 October, 2009

    Way to Purandar - excellent photograph.
    You know why???
    The shining road as equal as flowing water.
    What say???

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  2. joo26 October, 2009

    They are fabulous photos - the way glistering in the sun and the statue are terrific!

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  3. ARIPI DE FLUTURE26 October, 2009

    very beautiful

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  4. Bhavesh Chhatbar26 October, 2009

    I agree Hobo :)

    Cup of Poison

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  5. Bhushavali26 October, 2009

    Beautiful place... Interesting post.. :)
    My Travelogue, Savoir-Faire

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  6. Diane AZ26 October, 2009

    Lovely images, my favorite is the one looking through the gate.

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  7. The Watcher26 October, 2009

    Great shots Bhavesh. Do you know anything about the statue guy?

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  8. Olde Dame Penniwig26 October, 2009

    Desolate! It reminds me of strongholds mentioned in Lord of the Rings.

    Yes, nature rules over this old work of man, as it will always and forever rule mere mortal efforts.

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  9. Janie26 October, 2009

    Beautiful statue and an interesting place. I like the old gate.

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  10. Lucy26 October, 2009

    Very nice photos and interesting how it shows mother nature's force.

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  11. Bhavesh Chhatbar27 October, 2009

    Hey The Watcher,

    Yes the statue guy was a great warrior who lost his life there. Let me know if you need more information.

    Cup of Poison

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  12. ARIPI DE FLUTURE27 October, 2009

    you have a prize on my blog:)

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  13. amatamari©27 October, 2009

    Is a fantastic series even without reflex ...
    :-)
    Thanks!

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  14. Deepak chhatbar27 October, 2009

    The First pic of urs is mindblowing d mid effects on road has made it luk awesome
    http://dpkchh.blogspot.com/

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  15. Alicia @ boylerpf28 October, 2009

    You may not think they're good without an SLR, but I think they're fabulous...certainly captured the feel, lighting and the history involved!

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  16. Pete Woodruff28 October, 2009

    Yes the image of 'The Road to Purandar' is excellent. I will take a closer look at your website when time allows me, meanwhile many thanks for looking in on Birds2blog and my kind regards to you Bhavesh.

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  17. ladyviral29 October, 2009

    This is really lovely pictures taken, Bhavesh! I love how you actually take the angles of it to create the angle of mystery. :). Lovely.

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  18. Jeevan30 October, 2009

    I too agree with Hobo! very nice view of the mountain.

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  19. This Is My Blog - fishing guy30 October, 2009

    Bhavesh: Wonderful set of photos from your travels. The statue in the sun is so neat.

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  20. Sarah30 October, 2009

    I love the statue of the the warrior too. That one is wonderful. I'd love to know more about him.

    I love traveling with you Bhavesh! These are wonderful! It must be so wonderful to live in a place so beautiful and so full of history. Thank you for posting these.

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  21. prashant01 November, 2009

    They are fabulous photos - the way glistering in the sun and the statue are terrific! Work From Home

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  22. Unknown23 November, 2009

    Excellent...as you selected your point of view the such sceenaries

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  23. MeuSom25 May, 2010

    So beautifull your India, Bhavesh!
    So beautifull!!!!

    .... and those photos!
    I love the last one!

    Sorry friend, I'm stopping my blogs, but going on near you.

    See you latter. Thank's for your friendness.
    Sorry for my bad English :((

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  24. MeuSom25 May, 2010

    ah!.....:)))))

    MeuSom = Seda Selvagem :)))) sorry!!

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  25. NCSue29 July, 2020

    Some very cool photos!
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/07/sleeping-and-stretching-fulltime.html

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