Poona House 1

Meher Baba was raised in this house (Baba House) from early adolescent through adulthood.

Pumpkin House 2

Baba spent his early childhood in this house kitty-corner from Baba House. Both houses are still owned by extended family. It was called The Pumpkin House because of the pumpkin like stone next to the front door.

The Pumpkin House 3

A close up of front door and pumpkin stone

The Pumpkin House 4

Meher Baba's childhood room upstairs on the second floor.

Babajan's Tomb 5

Situated in central Poona. I used to stay in a hotel a few doors down for its proximity to Baba's house and Babajan's Tomb.

Babajan's Tomb 6

Early morning light with chai and a visit to Babajan's Samadhi.

Babajan's Tomb 7

The remains of the banyan tree that Babajan sat under for years and stirred the awakening of Merwan (Meher Baba) with a kiss to the forehead. It is next to Her Samadhi (Tomb).

Babajan's Tomb 8

Aptly named restaurant 1 block from Babajan's Tomb.

Meher Baba's Neighborhood 9

The next 8 photo's (9-16) were all taken within 3 blocks of where Meher Baba and his family lived, This was 3 doors down from The Pumpkin House.

Meher Baba's Neighborhood 10

Where else do people name their shops after an aspect of God.

Meher Baba's Neighborhood 11

I loved the architecture used in the area.

Meher Baba's Neighborhood 12

Meher Baba's Neighborhood 13

Meher Baba's neighborhood 14

My understanding is that historically the neighborhood was the Jewiish quarters in Poona. This couple had a Star of David above their door. Unfortunately is was cropped out when I transferred it to digital .

Meher Baba's Neighborhood 15

Meher Baba's Neighborhood 16

Brother Jal 17

Meher Baba's brother Jal at the Poona Zoo with the elephant that used to greet Meher Baba. Also, Norden family and friend.

Brother Jal 18

Bus to Panchgani, Mahableshwar and Satara 19

Sitting in the center back of the bus wearing glasses is Kohiyar Satarwala. He and his family were longtime Baba Lovers who ran The Hotel Ripon in Mahableshwar. Mahableshwar was a British Hill Station in the Western Ghats (hills) between Poona and Bombay. Meher Baba visited the area many times. Koyiyar acted as guide and gracious host.

Valley of the Saints 20

Sugarcane juice stand 21

A favorite stop on the Bombay -Poona bus route. Sugarcane juice with a little lime and spice is delicious /

Bus stop 22