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Tulapur is a small village situated in the state of Maharashtra. Vadhu and Tulapur are two separate villages that are located close to one another. The village of Tulapur was previously known as Nagargaon, which is located on the banks of three rivers, namely Bhama, Bhima and Indrayani.
The village is renowned for an ancient Shiva Temple, which is also known as Sangameshwar Temple. This temple holds special significance, as Sambhaji Raje Bhosale, the son of the famous Maratha ruler Shivaji was arrested and killed by Mughal ruler Aurangzeb at this place.
The samadhi of Sambhaji is located in the nearby village of Vadhu, also known as Vadhu Budruk. There is a stone arch near the temple, where Sambhaji was executed. Along with Sambhaji, his poet friend Kavi Kalash was also executed here by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb.
Tulapur is situated at a distance of 40 km from the city of Pune and is well-connected with the nearest airport at Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Pune Railway Station is the major rail link close to the two villages of Vadhu and Tulapur. State transport buses and taxis can also be availed from Mumbai and Pune to reach Tulapur.
Summers in the region are a bit hot; hence, the ideal time to travel to Tulapur is between October and February when the weather is cool and suitable for sightseeing.
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Tulapur is a village, situated around 40 km away from the city of Pune. This village was earlier known as the Nagargaon. It is situated on the banks of rivers Bhima, Bhama and Indrayani.
Tulpur is famous for an ancient Lord Shiva Temple, which is referred to as the Sangameshwar Temple. It is believed that Maratha King Sambhaji Maharaj was executed by Mughal King Aurangzeb, along with his poet friend Kavi Kalash, near this temple.
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