Shiveneri, the birth place of Chhatrapati Shivaji is an important historical fort. Shivaji was born on 19 February 1630 A.D in the Nizam Shahi fort of Shivneri, who was to pose the mightiest Challenge to the Mughal Empire.
Shivaneri is probably the only hill which has caves in its heal and a fort on its top. There are about 50 Buddhist caves bearing inscrip• tions of Various donors.
The goddess Shivabai was worshipped by Jeejamata and Shahaji. The Ambarkhana in 1960 It was from Shivnri's Ramparts that Yeshwant Rao Chavan made the an. nouncement of a new Maharashtra State.
The climate is a few degrees cooler than Pune town, essentially because of the thick forest cover. But summers can be very dry and winters harsh. But the season to look out for is the rains when the region is awash with emerald green artistry.
Winter and the rains are without a doubt the best times to visit the fort. You can actually camp for several days near the fort, if you have dry rations, because there are water cisterns aplenty.
where Shivaji Maharaj was born, it was in 1627. The fort is very difficult to climb hence safe from enemies, so Shahaji kept Jijabai in this fort during her pregnancy. Shivaji was named after the name of a goddess 'Devi Shivai'.
Shivaji spent his childhood around this fort. He acquired all the skills and training on this fort which he used while establishing Swaraj. He learnt the early lessons of Swaraj on this fort.
Near to the fort is Nane ghat to give a great view of Konkan Plateau and natural scenery. Close from here there is another fort named Jivdhan which is famous for trekking. If one goes by the road to the fort he has to go through 7 doors to reach the actual fort. 'Devi Shivai' temple is also on the road to this fort.
At the centre of the fort is a water pond which is called 'Badami Talav'. To the South of 'Badami Talav' are the statues Jijabai and child Shivaji.
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