Archive · 8 Sep 2026
QR Codes Will Bring Pune’s History Alive Next Ganeshotsav
Pune wants to help visitors learn about its history in a simple way.
Starting with next year’s Ganeshotsav, some historical places may have QR codes.
People can scan these codes using a phone.
The codes will lead to short films about the places.
The films may explain important people, events and lesser-known facts.
One example is Shaniwarwada, whose main gate faced north toward Delhi.
Lakdi Pul also has a connection to the Maratha warriors.
The films will come from a competition organised by the Pune Festival.
Filmmakers, podcasters and other creators can enter the competition.
QR codes may be installed at some of Pune’s historical sites from next year’s Ganeshotsav.
Visitors could scan the codes to watch short films about each site and its history.
The films may cover associated personalities and lesser-known historical details.
A short film competition called “Heritage of History: The Mirror of Pune” is being organised this year.
The competition invites filmmakers, podcasters and content creators to make films on Pune’s history.
- Who
- The Pune Festival is organising the film competition, with entries invited from filmmakers, podcasters and content creators.
- What
- QR codes are planned for some historical sites, linking visitors to short films about Pune’s history.
- When
- The QR codes are planned from next year’s Ganeshotsav; the film competition is being held this year.
- Where
- At selected historical locations in Pune.
- Why
- To help visitors learn about the sites, associated personalities and lesser-known historical details.
- Project
- QR codes at selected historical sites in Pune
- Digital content
- Short films about each site and its history
- Competition
- “Heritage of History: The Mirror of Pune”
- Organiser
- Pune Festival
- Participants
- Filmmakers, podcasters and content creators
- Historical example
- Shaniwarwada’s main gate faced north toward Delhi