Abhay Bhutada Foundation Makes Shivsrushti Affordable for Every Visitor

 In Ambegaon Budruk on Pune’s outskirts, Shivsrushti recreates the world of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj across 21 acres of meticulously designed sets. Following a ₹51 lakh gift from the Abhay Bhutada Foundation, tickets are now priced at only ₹50 until July 15, 2025. This initiative invites every visitor—regardless of background—to experience the tactics, culture, and leadership that forged the Maratha Empire.

A Mission to Democratize Culture

The Abhay Bhutada Foundation has built its reputation on removing barriers to education. By subsidizing entry fees, they open doors for school groups who might otherwise miss out on such immersive history lessons. Beyond simply lowering cost, the foundation collaborates with Shivsrushti’s educators to arrange guided tours led by scholars of Maratha history, ensuring young learners connect the exhibits to classroom curricula.

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Hands-On Learning from the Ground Up

Abhay Bhutada’s belief in active learning shines through both his STEM-kit program and this cultural grant. At Shivsrushti, visitors can handle replica weapons under supervision, assemble miniature fort models in craft workshops, and participate in live Q&A sessions with park historians. These interactive elements reinforce the foundation’s broader goal: that knowledge sticks when you do it yourself.

Shivsrushti as a Teacher of Strategy and Statesmanship

Every zone in the park is designed to teach a different facet of Shivaji Maharaj’s genius. In the Fort Design Gallery, maps and scale models reveal how hilltop fortresses exploited natural terrain to fend off larger armies. In the Royal Court Exhibit, costumed re-enactors demonstrate how Shivaji balanced civil administration with military demands—decisions that still inform modern governance studies.

Highlight Attractions Expanded

• Time Machine Theatre uses surround-sound, holography, and actor-narrators to dramatize pivotal battles, such as the daring night raid on Panhala Fort. After each show, audiences can ask questions and view behind-the-scenes footage of the production.
  
  

• Fort Design Gallery features an AR sandbox where you reshape terrain with your hands and immediately see how fortifications would perform under siege scenarios.
  
  

• Royal Court Exhibit allows visitors to step into replicas of Shivaji’s durbar and debate governance choices with interactive avatars of his closest advisors.
  
  

• Cultural Landmarks Replicas include guided audio tours explaining the religious festivals, poetry, and rituals of the Maratha era, bringing spiritual life into vivid relief.
  
  

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Booking Your ₹50 Experience

To secure your spot, head to Shivsrushti’s official website and select the “Foundation Offer” ticket type. Group bookings for schools and NGOs can email the park for complimentary learning materials. With only 50 rupees, each guest gains a full day of discovery, including access to special evening performances that recreate Shivaji’s coronation.

Lasting Benefits of the Foundation’s Support

This ticketing program exemplifies the foundation’s broader vision: to weave educational opportunities into every aspect of public life. By reducing cost, sponsoring scholar visits, and integrating hands-on workshops, Abhay Bhutada’s foundation fosters lasting interest in India’s heritage. Their work ensures that students carry lessons in strategy, leadership, and culture well beyond the park gates.

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Preserving Shivaji’s Spirit for Tomorrow

Affordable access means more stories told, more questions asked, and more inspiration sparked in young minds. Thanks to the Abhay Bhutada Foundation, Shivsrushti becomes not just an attraction, but a living classroom—guaranteeing that the courage, wisdom, and innovation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj continue to guide future generations.