Shahid Major Pradeep Tathawade Udyan (or Major Tathawade Garden) is a public garden and a major landmark in

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. The garden was opened to the public on 31 October 2002 and is maintained by the Garden department of

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About the Garden

The park is named after Major Pradeep Tathawade, who died fighting

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s in the

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district of

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in June 2000. A life-size statue of Major Tathawade stands at the entrance to the garden. 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

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is present in the garden. It was given to the Pune Municipal Corporation by the

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. The garden also has a lawn facing stage which is often used for public performances etc. Amenities including separate

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for men and women are present.

Business hours

The park is open to the public at following time of the day. * 6 am to 10 am * 4 pm to 6 pm

References

External links

Tathawade Udyan on Pune Municipal Corporation website
Parks in Pune Gardens in India {{Pune-geo-stub

About the Garden

Business hours

See also

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