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Tathawade garden pune is a major landmark in City of Pune in India.

The serene locality of Karvenagar has one more feather added to its cap recently. A recent icon 'Shaheed Major PradeepTathawade Garden' popularly known as Tathawade Garden has many regular visitors for this park.

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As one enters the garden, a life-size statue of martyr Major Pradeep Tathawade captivates one with an air of patriotism as aura of his sacrifice during Kargil war comes alive. The park has been named after Major Pradeep Tathwade hailing from this locality, who lost his life in the Kargil war at very young age. Right behind the statue, a series of water fountains sprinkle a gentle spray of water droplets that soothes the stressed minds of the visitors. The lush green trees, tranquil surroundings and wide jogging tracks, both in blocked tiles as well as in red soil, a huge play area along with fun rides for the children, benches and sit outs spread at various corners, light arrangements, formidable green cut-lawns attract equally all the visitors including joggers, senior citizens, children, adolescents, collegians, families. Big trees, mostly the domestic ones include Mango, Neem, Peppul, Banyan, Amla, Cherry, Almond, Palash, Jamun, Gulmohar, Bamboo and Bel tree. The fragrances of different varieties of roses, marigold, Dahlia, Zinnia, Jasmine, Shoeflower, Jai, Jui and Chamak charm the passersby. Children are amused to enjoy the rides on swings, slides, globe, double bars and single bars in separate children's play area. A tank that once served during many wars has been installed on high top that attracts the children playing in the area. The park spread over 2.75 acres land has 260 metres long jogging track that spirals along the circumference. At the centre of the park, there is an artificial pond with innumerous golden fish in it. One can have a fun observing the shoals of fish flowing beneath by standing on a small curved bridge that joins two sides of the pond. In addition to this, there is a stage facing a huge lawn. A social organization Apala Parisar frequently organizes various classical musical performances and other social activities on weekends. The park has all the amenities including separate restrooms for men and women with enough electric lamps and water supply. Gardener Yuvraj N More maintains the park very zealously by cleaning it every day. He has a staff of four to daily clean and maintain the garden. The visitors come from the circumference of five km that includes Dahanukar Colony, Bhusari Colony and Paud Road and Singhagad Road.