Mastani Mahal was a palace built by Bajirao I for his second wife Mastani. Stories and movies related to Mastani are well known to the people. It was named after this leading lady of immense beauty and skills. He built this palace for Mastani at Kothrud. After a long time of negligence, the palace fell into ruins. Mrityunjaya Temple, along with few other ruins, is now what remains at the site.
Painting of Mastani
It was Dr Dinkar G. Kelkar who preserved some of its remnant when the palace was dismantled. He tried to recreate the beauty of Mastani Mahal’s inside architecture in Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum. Dinkar Kelkar was an ardent art collector, so he transplanted the fine wooden pillars and wall paintings to his museum in Pune.
Replica of Mastani Mahal in Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
There is a special section inside the museum that is dedicated to the legacy of Mastani Mahal. Its living room assembled the old carpenters work. The replicated architecture inside the museum reveals the intricate design and woodcarving. The breathtaking furnishing recalls the atmosphere of the home of Mastani, whose portrait on glass is also presented in the museum. It is a lesser know, but a great place to visit in Pune.
Replica of Mastani Mahal in Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
Mirror in Mastani Mahal
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frizztext
September 14, 2013 at 12:54 pm
second picture: a wonderful room for music!
Sonnja
September 14, 2013 at 4:32 pm
Beautiful photos!
Greetings, RW & SK
Margie
September 14, 2013 at 6:03 pm
I have been on a lovely trip to India, thanks to you and your site! Cheers, and many thanks for stopping by my space and leaving a comment.
ventisqueras
September 15, 2013 at 1:54 am
amo moltissimo questi vecchi palazzi sontuosi, la grazie elegante degli arredi
sono molto lieta di avere conosciuto il tuo blog
a presto
Ventis
I love so much these old sumptuous palaces, with elegant furnishings
I am very pleased to have known your blog
See you soon
shannaduffyphotography
September 15, 2013 at 2:45 pm
This is just beautiful!! I love all of the color and texture!
Anjali
September 16, 2013 at 9:20 am
Hi Swati love your posts, I must check out mastani mahal, their is a lot of mystery attached to it due the alluring beauty that she is described as. Bajirao and Mastani are to Marathas what Romeo and Juliet are to the world.
Vikram
February 29, 2016 at 8:41 am
Nice article, I would like to add small detail about Mastani Mahal, It is not a replica but original Mastani Mahal was reconstructed in the Museum using same material.