Phule Wada - Residence of visionary reformer Mahatma Phule
Updated On: 11 March, 2014 09:33 AM IST | | Kartiki Nitin Lawate
<p>Phule Wada is the residence of visionary reformer Mahatma Phule. The Wada is located in the Ganj Peth area, a few kilometers away from Pune station</p>

Phule Wada
Phule Wada is the residence of visionary reformer Mahatma Phule. The Wada is located in the Ganj Peth area, a few kilometers away from Pune station. This is the place where Mahatma Jyotirao Phule stayed with his wife Savitribai Phule for a certain period in his life. It was built in around 1852. Mahatma Phule worked for the welfare of oppressed classes of society.

Mahatma Phule Wada. Pic/ Mohan Patil
His most noteworthy contribution were his efforts for the education and empowerment of women. The Wada has now been converted into a museum where visitors can know about the life of the reformer. On entering the Wada, one can spot a well which is important historically.
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