Pune Guide

Other Useful Services

From the 2025 Guide, pages 99–101. 22 listings.

Sanskrit

Hindi

Krishna

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Learn Hindi from anywhere, at a time that suits you with Krishna. She was studying at RIMYI until June, 2016 after which she can be in voice touch with you online for the lessons. She offers a comparative study of Hindi language, its correct pronunciation, and grammar. Her fees are reasonably priced.

Lawyer

Vikrant Shinde

Consultations on (among other things) how to legally ship ayurvedic herbs from India to the USA.

Vedic Astrology

Mr. C. K. Kutty

Apartment No. 14, Meera Society, Salisbury Park, Pune 411037

Call +91 20 2426 6589Map

A donation of +/-1,000 rupees is requested. You must first get your computer chart done before making an appointment to see Mr. Kutty. He is very busy. Make your appointment when you first arrive in Pune. Do not pay him in advance or ask him to send the reading on to you, or you may be disappointed. There have been reports that some of the gemstones that were sold as part of the reading were not authentic. The astrology readings are excellent though. Mr. Kutty is a real master.

Warning: Mr. Kutty seems to be pretty unavailable these days.

Mr. Bharat Doshi – Galaxy Network

No. 121, Clover Centre, near West End Theatre

Call +91 20 2613 4050Map

Hours: 10.30 am to 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Monday to Saturday

For computerized astrology charts. Basement shop. You must have the exact date, time and place of your birth to obtain your chart. It isn't necessary to get the deluxe version; the basic chart is all you need.

Prakash Ashoka Walia

Pleasant Apartment, 15th Lane, Prabhat Road, Pune 411004

Call +91 20 2565 8182Call 2567 8187Call 982-305-4287Map

"Wonderfully sweet" gemologist/astrologer.

“Prakash Ashoka Walia did provide us with our computerized charts, but gave us very brief 'doom and gloom' readings. Of course all of our issues could be solved with carats of gems that he would happily sell us…he is quite the character and perhaps 500 rupees is worth the visit, as long as you're not expecting a full and insightful astrology reading.”

— a student

Beauty Clinics

Gazelle

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Koregaon Park on the second floor of the building next to Reliance Fresh. Pune's first full-service salon. Extremely inexpensive treatments include manicure, pedicure and threading.

Social Forestree

Mayur Apartments, shop no. 2, opp ICICI Bank, lane, 9, Bhandarkar Rd, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra 411004, India

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Near PYC Hindu Gymkana : excellent organic skin and Hair essentials.

Urvashi Beauty Parlor

1221/B3, Pushpak, Wrangler Paranjape Road, Shivajinagar

Call +91 20 25535657Call 9226329735Call 9850956712Map

Hours: Open 10 am to 7.30 pm, seven days

(As you exit the Vaishali restaurant, turn left and then left down the adjacent alleyway. Urvashi Beauty Parlor is right at the end of the alleyway). Hair and nails. No appointments on weekends.

Stella Beauty Parlour

3b 1st Floor Rajnigandha Apts, Model Colony, Pune - 411016 (Opp IDBI Bank Near Om Super Market)

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Hours: 11 am to 10 pm

Spas

JEEVANA Ayurvedic Treatments and Spa

1076/13, opposite Symbiosis distance learning center, Vidya Vihar Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411016, India

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(with several locations)

Mehndi / Henna

Dhanashri S. Shekhare

Call 9960053538EmailWebsite

Teaches the art of Mehndi/Henna. The cost was about Rs. 6000-/ in 2014. It includes: learning how to mix the powder (free from additives) with oil, drawing techniques and cone rolling skills. She will also do Henna on you and give you Henna with oil, books and drawing materials to take home. You may be able to discuss the price if you want more/less of the package.

Himalaya Products Store

Indian "natural cosmetic" brand. A store is on Garware crossing in the same building with the Sweet shop on FC Road. These products are also readily available in most medical stores too.

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