250-year-old shrine and ancient Pushkarni well unearthed near Pawana River, offering fresh insights into local history

Pimpri-Chinchwad witnessed an extraordinary archaeological discovery on Monday when a 250-year-old Riddhi-Sidhi Ganapati temple was uncovered during routine cleaning near the Pawana River. The small black stone shrine, measuring roughly 2 feet by 3 feet, contained six intricately carved idols including a crowned Ganapati in seated posture, a broken Nandi, and a Shiva lingam.

Meanwhile, further excavation in Chinchwadgaon revealed remnants of a Pushkarni (stepwell) and an adjoining temple believed to be around 400 years old. According to historian Nilesh Gawde, the Pushkarni once served as a vital water source for villagers, especially during non-monsoon months when the P

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