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ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION

Architectural conservation describes the process through which the material, historical, and

design integrity of mankind's built heritage are prolonged through carefully planned

interventions. Architectural conservation deals with issues of prolonging the life and integrity

of architectural character and integrity, such as form and style, and/or its constituent

materials, such as stone, brick, glass, metal, and wood. In this sense, the term refers to the

"professional use of a combination of science, art, craft, and technology as a preservation

tool" and is allied with its parent fields, of historic environment conservation and art

conservation. In addition, architectural conservation also refers to issues of identification,

policy, regulation, and advocacy associated with the entirety of the cultural and built

environment. This broader scope recognizes that society has mechanisms to identify and

value historic cultural resources, create laws to protect these resources, and develop

policies and management plans for interpretation, protection, and education. Typically this

process operates as a specialized aspect of a society's planning system, and its

practitioners are termed historic environment conservation professionals.

Historic preservation or heritage conservation is a endeavour that seeks to preserve,

conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artefacts of historic

significance. As used by practitioners of the endeavour, "historic preservation" tends to

refer to the preservation of the built environment.

PUNE HERITAGE

Despite the tremendous growth it has

experienced in the past two decades, Pune is

a place where the past meets the present.

A rare insight into its very fabric is seen

through the shifting footprints of the diverse

Shaniwar Wada
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castes and communities which have converged to give Pune the image that it has - the

cultural capital of Maharashtra as well as a leading industrialized city.

Architectural Heritage of Pune

Architecture is an expression of man's faith in his ability to build and develop his

surroundings. It has its origin with different generic backgrounds and can be categorised

into six fields, namely ecological, religious, civic, need based, saleable and artistic. When

we discuss our city's architecture, we are essentially talking about these categories of

architecture in whose favour the city has been inclined.

Pune is known to have existed as a town since 937 AD.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire,

lived in Pune as a young boy, and later oversaw significant

growth and development of the town during his reign. In 1730,

Pune became an important political center as the seat of the

Peshwa, the prime minister of the Chhatrapati of Satara.

Pune, known as the city of Peshwas where the

typology of wada architecture was predominant, has

cast away much of its historical look. Today it has

evolved into one of the most industrialized cities in the

country. Artists and their patrons have begun to view

its culture from the viewpoint of sponsorships or

aggressive marketing and little is seen of architectural

aesthetics.

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Punes pars were built during Peshwa

reign. A par is a public / community

space under a tree. It is culturally

important to Pune. It serves as an

interaction space for the community. It

is usually built at neighbourhood level

and is centrally located. Its functionally

viable for socio cultural and religious

purposes. It also serves for commercial

and political propaganda.

PARS OF PUNE


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Par - It is a small sit-out under a large peepal tree, which the Maharashtrians refer to as a

paar. It is adequately and naturally shaded by the tree. Traditionally people of old Pune,

met around the paar. It was a favourite meeting place for residents of that particular area to

sit and chat. Various discussions and debates sometimes over a hot cup of tea kept people

entertained and social. Also the gram panchayat was held at the par. Those passing by on

foot on a sunny day in the scorching heat would steal a few moments to rest in the shade of

the tree before setting off again. Travellers would stop by to sit and eat their tiffin (food).

People used it as a meeting place or as a reference point to meet up before setting off

together. It was also used as a reference point to give directions.

The pars have transformed over a period of

time. From just a small sit-out under a large tree

to an extended sit-out or platform below the

peepal tree housing a small temple. The par

serves as a plinth for the temple. It puts the

temple on a pedestal considering its religious

value and the honour it commands.

As the city developed, roads were built and the open spaces were encroached upon by

roads. The pars therefore, came to be either on the side of the road or in the centre of the

road usually at road junctions. Since peepal is considered a sacred tree and cutting it down

is considered a sin, even though the

trees were in the middle of the road,

they werent felled; instead they were

converted to pars. As vehicular traffic

density has majorly increased over a

period of time, these pars function

less as meeting places and are now

just pars in the middle of an

intersection aiding controlled

movement of vehicular trafficdesigned to minimize accidents.


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Mostly the pars around the peepal tree have been transformed into small temples as peepal

is considered a sacred tree.

Peepal or the Sacred Fig (Ficus religiosa) or Bo-

Tree (from the Sinhala bo) is a species of banyan

fig native to India,Bangladesh, Nepal,Pakistan,

Sri Lanka, southwest China and Indochina.

Peepal is a large, fast growing deciduous tree. It

is a large dry season-deciduous or semi-

evergreen tree up to 30 m tall and with a trunk

diameter of up to 3 m. It has heart shaped leaves.

The leaves are cordate in shape with a distinctive

extended tip; they are 1017 cm long and 812 cm broad, with a 610 cm petiole. It is a

medium size tree and has a large crown with wonderful wide spreading branches. It sheds

its leaves in the month of March and April. The fruit is a small fig 1-1.5 cm diameter, green

ripening purple. The fruits of the peepal are hidden with the figs. The figs ripen in the month

of May. The figs which contain the flowers grow in pairs just below the leaves and look like

berries. Its bark is light gray and peels in patches. Its fruit is purple in colour. It is one of the

longest living trees. The Bodhi tree and the Sri Maha Bodhi are famous specimens of

Sacred Fig. The known planting date of the latter, 288 BC, gives it the oldest verified age

for any angiosperm plant.

The peepal tree, also known as Bo-Tree, is

of great cultural importance. This plant is

considered sacred by the followers of

Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, and hence

the name 'Sacred Fig' was given to it.

Siddhartha Gautama is said to have been

sitting underneath a Bo-Tree when he was

enlightened (Bodhi), or "awakened"

(Buddha). Thus, the Bo-Tree is well-knownsymbol for happiness, prosperity, longevity

The Bodhi Tree at the Sri Mahabodhi Temple.
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and good luck. Today in India, Hindu sadhus still

meditate below this tree, and in Theravada Buddhist

Southeast Asia, the tree's massive trunk is often the site

of Buddhist and animist shrines. Peepal tree has great

importance in India especially among the Buddhist who

regard peepal tree as the personification of Buddha. Lord

Buddha attained enlightenment meditating under the

peepal tree. It is regarded as the sacred tree and the

people use its leaves for religious purposes. According to

the Buddha 'He who worships the peepal tree will

receive the same reward as if he worshiped me in

person'. The peepal tree has its own symbolic meaning

of enlightenment and peace.

Hindus in India hold great spiritual regard for

the peepal tree, they regard it as the tree

beneath which Vishnu was born. Thus, people

worship the tree, considering it to be a means

of offering prayers to Lord Vishnu. There are a

couple of stories, which say that the tree is

home to the trinity of Gods, the root being

Brahma, the trunk is Vishnu and leaves

represent Lord Shiva. Another popular belief is

that Lord Krishna died under the peepal tree.

Cutting a peepal tree is regarded as a big sin,

which is almost equivalent to murdering a

Brahmin. Skanda Puranas say that a person

who cuts the tree surely goes to hell. It is due

to the strong influence of Shani Maharaj that it

is considered safe to touch the peepal tree on Saturdays. People are of the belief that even

Goddess Lakshmi dwells in the tree on Saturdays. Women who are not blessed with a son

tie a red thread around the trunk or on its branches asking the deities to bless her and fulfillher desire. People tie threads of white, red and yellow silk around it to pray for progeny and
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rewarding parenthood. The

Hindus do pradakshina

(circumambulation) around the

sacred fig tree as a mark of

worship. Usually seven

pradakshinas are done around

the tree in the morning time

chanting "Vriksha Rajaya

Namah" meaning salutation to

the king of trees.

Peepal tree has been given prime importance and is worshipped even today. The reason is

right from the root to its leaves; the tree contains medicinal values and cures many

diseases. That was the reason our ancient sages recognized the importance of this tree

and declared- Peepal tree is the abode of Gods and Goddesses. Anything which is

endowed with good qualities is respected. The roots, wood, branches, twigs, green leaves,

dry leaves, every part of the tree is useful and helps to cure one or the other diseases.

Different parts of the peepal tree help in curing jaundice, night blindness,malaria, earpain

and deafness, cough and asthma, infertility and impotency, irregular menstrual cycle, cold

and headache,wounds, boils and acne, snake bite, inflammations and glandular swelling of

the neck, stomatitis, ulcers, gout, gum diseases, vomiting, foul taste, thirst, heart diseases,

urinary troubles, constipation.

ECOLOGICAL VALUE - During the process of photosynthesis all green plants take in

carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. Primitive plants were responsible for converting the

poisonous atmosphere of early Earth into an oxygen-rich atmosphere that supports animal

life. Trees help to maintain low levels of carbon dioxide, thereby reducing the greenhouse

effect which threatens to make the Earth uncomfortably warm.

Soil benefits from trees, as their far-reaching roots hold the soil in place, preventing erosion.

Trees improve soil quality as their leaf litter makes perfect compost.
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The leaves of trees are eaten by many insects. Even fallen dead leaves are eaten. Many

fruits are eaten by animals, some of which aid seed dispersal.

Trees provide nest sites for birds. The leafy branches make good hiding places and are

difficult for most predators to reach - even non-breeding birds roost in trees at night.

Woodpeckers, barbets and hornbills nest in holes in trees. Very large, old trees frequently

develop a hollow centre, a favourite breeding and roosting place for bats.

Conservation of Punes Pars

Architectural Conservation provides us with the most crucial tools and a sustainable and

sensitive approach towards our built heritage. Conservation simplistically means extending

the life of the building or object so that it can be inherited to the future generations. This

discipline is of utmost significance in a country like ours which has a strong culture and

tradition and built environment is arguably the most tangible link in this time travel which

can be preserved or strengthened.

Conservation is often mistaken for restoration or mere preservation. Though these have

been popular methods of conserving buildings; newer and more dynamic methods are now

used which take cognizance of the fluid and kinetic nature of market, development and also

the changing needs of a society. Adaptive reuse, conservative surgeries are some of these

methods.

Pars of Pune are considered to be important for the conservation of the character of the old

city. The old city areas represent a real problem as many have already lost their unique

character and have become wastelands of concrete and glass no different from any other

town in the country. Only a few pockets remain where the congestion is actually less

because of the presence of old lower height plans and these tend to be important and need

to be conserved for their social value.


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When considering the importance of a structure, not only is its architectural and historical

value taken into consideration, but also its contribution towards keeping up the general

character of a road, area or precinct. As a result, the conservation of pars of Pune is

important even though the individual structures may or may not be unique.

Criteria for listing of buildings, objects, landscapes or other

artefacts of historic significance for conservation -

Value for architectural, historical or cultural reasons

Value for date, period, design or uniqueness of building

Relevance to social and economic history

A building, group of buildings or area of distinct architectural design or style, historic

period or way of life having sociological interest and or community value

Unique value of a building, architectural feature or artefact that is part of a chain of

architectural development that would be lost if broken

Its value as a part of a group of buildings

Representing forms of technological development

Vistas of natural scenic beauty or interest, waterfront areas, planned lines of sight,

street lines, skylines or topography

Open spaces sometimes integrally planned with their associated areas often having

a distinctive way of life, having potential or are areas for recreational purposes.

Pars of Pune need to be conserved for their ecological, religious & social value and

for their historical association.


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Some of the pars of Pune are documented below:

Par at Shri Untade Maruti Mandir

Location: 353, Rasta Peth, Near KEM Hospital, Pune 411011

The par is located near the

Hanuman mandir outside

KEM hospital on Mudaliar

Road.

It is located at a T junction

of roads. The T-junction is

formed where a secondary

road meets the main

Mudaliar road. The par

alongside the temple is

situated on the main road.

Coordinates: 1831'10"N 7352'1"E


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Description: The par is located on

the south side of the temple. It is

adjacent to the temples boundary

wall. The plinth height is not much, itis 200mm. Material of construction is

concrete and stone. Species of the

tree is Ficus religiosa, commonly

known as peepal tree. The peepal

being a sacred tree is worshipped.

Space around it is provided for

circumambulation or pradakshina. Religious offerings like turmeric, vermillion (kumkum),

lentils are made to the tree. Small oil lamps or diyas are lit and placed at the base of the

tree on the par. The circular built mass around the tree at the base, i.e. the platform is

elevated from the ground level for the religious offerings in keeping with the religious

decorum.

Par isadjacent to the temples boundary wall. Plinth around the peepal tree is 200mm high.

Diyas (oil lamps) & religious offerings made to the peepal tree on the par


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Condition and Evaluation: The current condition of the par is not very good. It is

dilapidated, not properly maintained and needs repair. The par needs to be conserved for

its ecological and religious value. Its association with the Hanuman temple makes it highly

significant from a religious point of view. Its location near the KEM hospital adds to its

religious value as it is frequented by kith and kin of the patients praying for the recovery of

their beloved.

Par at Shukrawar Peth

Location: National Highway

4, Shukrawar Peth, OppositeDr. Guptes clinic, Pune,

Maharashtra, India

The par is located on a main

road national highway

(NH4). It lies on the side of the

road.

Coordinates:1830'36.7542''N

7351'28.6726''E

Description: The par on the side

of the road has a peepal tree with

a square shaped plinth upto a

height of 800mm. Material of

construction is stone. Species of

the tree is Ficus religiosa,

commonly known as peepal tree.

A hawker selling local snacks or a

mobile food stall is parked near

the par. The owner of the stall has


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placed a potable water container and dispenser on the par nearby to quench the thirst of his

customers. People, who stop by for a road side snack, sit at the par while they await their

order. So the par serves as an

informal waiting & dining area or

as an informal sit-out for the food

stall. Thus those having a snack

sit in the shade of the tree and

relax while enjoying their snack.

Also a homeless person currently

resides there and has made it his

temporary shelter. He has settled

in with the few belongings that he

possesses and has sought shelter

below a plastic sheet secured in

placed by tying its ends to the tree and a notice board adjacent to the par. There is a private

organizations notice board adjacent to the par that notifies the people about the activities

and events arranged by the organization.

Condition and Evaluation: The current condition of the par is not very good. It needs

repair. But it is regularly cleaned by the man residing there or by the food stall owner, which

is evident from the broom placed on the par. The par needs to be conserved for its

ecological and social value. Its association with the food stall makes it significant from a

Mobile food stall selling local snacks parked at the par

Notice board adjacent to the par. Alsopotable water available at the par.

The par serves as a temporary shelter for ahomeless man.


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social point of view. Also it is located on a main road surrounded with structures on both

sides where there is a lack of vegetation and trees are few and far between making it all the

more important to conserve this one.

Shani Paar

Location: Vedacharya Phatak, Guruji Rasta,Sadashiv Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002

The par is in the middle of the road. It is located at an intersection of roads.

Coordinates: 1830'47"N 7351'13"E

Google map showing location of Shani Par Shani par in the middle of an intersection ofroads
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Description: The par has been

converted to a temple dedicated to

the Hindu lords Shani and

Hanuman. Lord Shanidev - the

personification of the planet Saturn

is worshipped with utmost

reverence and devotion by

multitudes of people. The plinth

height is 600mm. Material of

construction of plinth is stone.

Walls of the temple are made of

brick and lined with ceramic tiles to ease washing and cleaning of the walls and to reduce

maintenance problems. Species of the tree is Ficus religiosa, commonly known as peepal

tree. The peepal being a sacred tree is worshipped. Space is provided for circumambulation

or pradakshina. The temple and the tree are enclosed with a metal fence. The roof is a

sloping one made of colour coated GI sheets. The par has many accesses secured by

collapsible doors. Usually only one access is kept open. The other doors are opened on

busy days to aid movement.

The par has been converted to

a Shanidev temple.

A devotee worshipping the idol and making religious

offerings inside the temple


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Shani is one of the Navagraha which are the nine

primary celestial beings. Shani is embodied in the

planet Saturn. Shani is the Lord of Saturday; the word

Shani also denotes the seventh day or Saturday in

most Indian languages.

Shani is a Deva and son of Surya (the Hindu Sun

God) and his wife Chhaya (Shadow goddess) and

hence also known as Chayyaputra. He is the elder

brother of Yama, the Hindu God of death, who in

some scriptures corresponds to the deliverance of

justice. Interestingly, Surya's two sons Shani and

Yama judge. Shani gives us the results of one's deeds through one's life through

appropriate punishments and rewards; Yama grants the results of one's deeds after death.

It is said that when Shani opened his eyes as a baby for the very first time, the sun went

into an eclipse, which clearly denotes the impact of Shani on astrological charts. He is

known as the greatest teacher. Shani dev is said to be very harmful to those who follow the

path of betrayal, backstabbing and unjust revenge. He is known in Hindu scriptures as the

greatest trouble giver as well as the greatest well wisher. He is depicted dark in colour,

clothed in black; holding a sword, arrows and two daggers and variously mounted on a

black crow.

Shaniswara and Hanuman - The worship

of Lord Hanuman is a panacea for the

harsh effects of the 'unfavourable' presence

of Lord Shani. In the Ramayana, Lord

Hanuman is said to have rescued Shani

from the clutches of Ravana and in

gratitude, Shani promised Hanuman that

Shanidev

Shanidev and Hanumanji
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Nagnath par is located adjacent to an intersection of roads. It is located on the Vedacharya

Phatak Guruji Road. The par is situated in the middle of the road.

Description: The par houses a

temple dedicated to the Hindu lord

Hanuman. The par has an apsidal

plinth. The plinth height is 600mm

and at the entrance it is cladded

with marble. Material of

construction of plinth is concrete.

Walls of the temple are made of

brick and its surface is finished with

oil paint to ease washing and

cleaning of the walls. The temple

has a collapsible metal door. The par has rough Shahabad flooring. The entrance steps and

the area around the temple are carpeted while the circumambulatory path around the tree

on the apsidal end is non-carpeted. Species of the tree is Ficus religiosa, commonly known

as peepal tree. The peepal being a sacred tree is worshipped. Space is provided around it


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for circumambulation or pradakshina. The temple and the tree are enclosed with a metal

fence. The roof is a made of painted corrugated GI sheets. The par has one access

secured by double panel metal grill doors. There are benches at the apsidal end of the par

made of granite slabs supported by metal framework.

The par is enclosed with a metal fence with an entrance on one side secured by a metal grilldouble door. Entrance steps are carpeted. The par houses a Hanuman temple.

The circumambulatory path around thepeepal tree behind the Hanuman temple.

The Hanuman temple near the peepal treewhich is square in plan with a shikhara on top

Benches & unused earthen water pots at theapsidal end of the par

The peepal tree of the Nagnath par.


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Hanuman is a Hindu deity. Hanuman, the mighty

ape that aided Lord Rama in his expedition against

evil forces, is one of the most popular idols in the

Hindu pantheon. Pavana, the god of wind, was

reborn as Hanuman, the wisest, swiftest and

strongest of all apes. Believed to be an avatar of

Lord Shiva, Hanuman is worshiped as a symbol of

physical strength, perseverance and devotion.

Hanuman's tale in the epicRamayana- where he is

assigned the responsibility to locate Rama's wife

Sita abducted by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka

is known for its astounding ability to inspire and

equip a reader with all the ingredients needed to

face ordeals and conquer obstructions in the way of

the world.

On Tuesdays and in some cases, Saturdays, many people keep fast in honour of Hanuman

and give special offerings to him. In times of trouble, it is a common faith among Hindus to

chant the name of Hanuman or sing his hymn ("Hanuman Chalisa"). Once every year on

the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (April) at sunrise Hanuman Jayanti is

celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman. Hanuman temples are among the most

common public shrines found in India.

The character of Hanuman teaches us of the unlimited power that lies unused within each

one of us. Hanuman directed all his energies towards the worship of Lord Rama, and his

undying devotion made him such that he became free from all physical fatigue. And

Hanuman's only desire was to go on serving Rama. Hanuman perfectly exemplifies

'Dasyabhava' devotion one of the nine types of devotion that bonds the master and

the servant. His greatness lies in his complete merger with his Lord, which also formed the

base of his genial qualities.
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surface is finished with oil paint while its interior

surface is partly lined with ceramic tiles to ease

washing and cleaning of the walls and to reduce

maintenance problems. The temple is designed

to have a vault roof. Species of the tree is Ficus

religiosa, commonly known as peepal tree. The

peepal being a sacred tree is worshipped.

Space is provided around the tree and temple

for circumambulation or pradakshina. The

circumambulatory path on the par is secured by

a railing upto a height of 92cm to avoid any

mishaps as the par is in the middle of the road.

The par is part of a small complex consisting of

the par, a flower stall and a waiting area

comprising of two concrete benches. The par

complex is triangular in plan with the par in one corner, the benches in the other corner and

the entrance (an opening) in the third corner. The par complex is enclosed by railing on two

sides and a brick wall on one side. Height of the railing is 90cm and that of the wall is

100cm. The flower stall is adjoining the par and facing the NC Kelkar road and beside it is

an opening for the entrance on NC Kelkar road. The flooring of the par complex is finished

with outdoor chequered flooring tiles.

The Hanuman temple at the Narayan peth par


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View of par from Rashtrabhasha Bhavanroad concrete benches at the par

View of par from NC Kelkar road flowerstall near the entrance


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Condition and Evaluation: The current condition of the par is very good. It is regularly

cleaned and properly maintained by the temples caretakers. The par needs to be

conserved for its ecological, social and religious value. Its association with the Hanuman

temple and the peepal tree makes it highly significant from a religious point of view. The par

is well known locally and is visited by many worshippers especially on Tuesdays and

Saturdays to worship Lord Hanuman and to make religious offerings at the peepal tree and

at the temple. Many peoples religious sentiments are attached to the par. The presence of

a flower stall indicates that it is frequented by many worshippers and even the flower

vendor is always in business. There are two concrete benches where people can wait on a

busy day or even otherwise for their kith or kin while they perform their religious rituals. Also

people sit and socialise there especially the elderly who come to pray either in the mornings

or evenings and stay back to catch up with their friends. Also its location helps to aid

smooth movement of vehicular traffic and helps to prevent accidents.

Shinde Par at Shaniwar Peth

Location: 329, ShaniwarPeth, Shindepar Chowk, Pune - 411030, Maharashtra, India

Shinde par in Shaniwar peth is located in the middle of an intersection of roads. It is located

at the intersection where the Namdeo Raut Path (secondary road) intersects a major road

(primary road). The intersection is known as Shindepar chowk.

Coordinates: 1831'5.1384''N 7351'0.2938''E


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Description: The par houses a Shani Maruti

Mandir (Temple dedicated to the Hindu lords

Shani and Hanuman). Circular built mass (ht =

75cm) around the tree has a rectangular

projection (ht = 86cm) on which the temple is

built. So the par has a plinth shaped like a

shivling. The stone plinth is painted black and the

mortar joints are painted white. There are steps,

recessed in the plinth, to access the temple and

the peepal tree on the par. Small niche is created

in the plinth to store things required for either the

religious rituals or to clean the temple. Excess Oil

deposited in the temple by the worshippers is

collected in a can outside the plinth of the par by

means of an outlet pipe which starts from the temple and runs through the plinth to the

outside projecting out and hanging over the container. Species of the tree is Ficus religiosa,

commonly known as peepal tree. The peepal being a sacred tree is worshipped. Space is

provided around it for circumambulation or pradakshina. The temple is small; it is square in

plan with a Shikhara on top. Temple is made of brick and its external surface is finished

with blue oil paint while its internal surface is cladded with ceramic tiles to ease washing

and cleaning of the walls and to reduce maintenance problems. The shikhara is painted

with yellow and orange oil paints. On the south face of the temple is a blackboard for

notification of events. The temples

entrance is on the east side which is

secured by a small grill door. There is

a small donation box attached to the

inside face of the grill door. There is

an electric pole and a street lamp

adjacent to the par. Also there is a flag

pole with a bell attached to it at the

entrance. There is a tubelight inside

the temple. The temple houses idols

of Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman andShanidev.


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Circumambulatory path around the peepal Shri Shani Maruti Mandir at Shindepar

South face of the par Entrance to the temple on the east

Storage niche in the par Recessed steps Oil drain pipe draining excess oilfrom the temple


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Condition and Evaluation: The par is in very good condition. It is regularly cleaned and

properly maintained by the temples caretakers. The par needs to be conserved for its

ecological and religious value. Its association with the Shani Maruti temple and the peepal

tree makes it highly significant from a religious point of view. The par is well known locally

and is visited by many worshippers especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays to worship the

lord and to make religious offerings. Many peoples religious sentiments are attached to the

par. Also its location at the intersection of roads helps to aid smooth movement of vehicular

traffic and helps to prevent accidents.

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