The statue is positioned at the intersection of a major bypass, serving as a primary navigational waypoint for commuters in East Pune.
It honors Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, who is a central cultural icon in Maharashtra.
The statue’s location at the Kharadi-Hadapsar junction reflects the rapid urbanization and expansion of Pune's eastern corridor.
The Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue in Kharadi serves as a prominent landmark dedicated to the 17th-century Maratha emperor. Situated at a major intersection on the Kharadi-Hadapsar Bypass, the bronze statue stands on a high pedestal accessible to pedestrians. The site is a focal point for local celebrations of Shiv Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj. The surrounding chowk functions as a busy transit hub connecting eastern Pune suburbs. The area surrounding the statue is characterized by heavy commercial development and urban infrastructure.
From the pedestrian sidewalk directly opposite the statue to capture the full pedestal and the surrounding junction.
Visit during the daylight hours to navigate the heavy traffic of the surrounding junction safely.
Combine this visit with local shopping or dining at the nearby commercial plazas in Kharadi.
Avoid lingering near the statue during peak traffic hours due to the extremely high density of vehicles at the bypass junction.
Maintain respectful behavior as the site is considered a monument of cultural and historical significance.
