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The Temple along the beach!! - Ratnagiri
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SWAMI SWAROOPANAND ASHRAM AT PAWAS
  • Updated By pravdr on March 31, 2007
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  • ENTRANCE TO ASHRAM(HERMITAGE) - Ratnagiri
    ENTRANCE TO ASHRAM(HERMITAGE)
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    SVAYAMBHU GANPATI TEMPLE AT GANAPATIPULE
  • By pravdr on February 2, 2008
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  • Directions: While moving towards Ratnagiri, on Mumbai Goa National Highway No. 17 (NH-17), after Sangameshwar a small village placed on this highway is Nivali. From Nivali one has to take right turn for Ganapatipule (32kms0

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    The Holy Temple, Ganapatipule
  • By rjogadiya on August 26, 2004
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  • The Temple along the beach!! - Ratnagiri
    The Temple along the beach!!
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    Ganapatipule is famous for its centuries old Ganesha temple made from one massive rock. This temple holds the Swayambhu Ganpati shrine, which is a naturally formed or self-created monolith of Lord Ganesha. Pilgrims from all over and especially Maharashtra flock here to pay homage to Lord Ganesha at this temple. During the Ganesh Chaturthi festival and on other such festivals, this idol is taken out of the temple accompanied by a pujari or priest and a drummer.

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  • Address: Ganapatipule, Maharashtra

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    The lovely Waterfall at the Marleshwar Cave temple
  • By rjogadiya on August 26, 2004
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  • Dhareshwar waterfall nearby the temple - Ratnagiri
    Dhareshwar waterfall
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    Marleshwar is also famous for its lovely scenic surrounding along with the Cave temple, its surely a place where God would like to live.

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  • Address: Marleshwar, Sangameshwar.

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    Ratnagiri, the city of Pearls!!
  • By rjogadiya on August 26, 2004
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  • The Thiba Palace in Ratnagiri - Ratnagiri
    The Thiba Palace in Ratnagiri
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    Ratnagiri, I have not seen much in my few visits to this city, we used to bunk our college lectures and use to go to this city as it was the nearest ones close to us with the feature of a cinema hall ;-) I have been to the Thiba palace, also the city has a nice beach and a small Fort. The Thiba Palace was built for the exiled King & Queen of Burma (now Myanmar) in 1910-11. They lived for five years till their death in 1916. This is historical place, British Government had built up this palace King Thiba was arrested by British empire from Brahmadesh. Then after he was living in palace. Now a days Government Polytechnic & Student's hostel is there in this palace.

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  • Address: Ratnagiri city, Maharashtra.
  • Directions: Ratnagiri is a big station on the Western Railway Station on the Mumbai-Goa highway.

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    Marleshwar Temple as Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri
  • By rjogadiya on August 26, 2004
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  • Lord Shiva- the Marleshwar - Ratnagiri
    Lord Shiva- the Marleshwar
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    The God of Marol village is known as Marleshwar. The temple is situated in a cave. Near it there is a waterfall of Dhareshwar. It is said that Lord Parshuram did the foundation of the temple. The wedding of Lord Marleshwar is performed with Goddess 'Girijadevi' of Sakharpa village. There are many snakes in the cave by they have never bitten any of the devotee who came to visit this temple; in the cave, as a result the faith of devotees has increased. Believe me I have been there many times and even touched a live snake!! The Sahyadri Mountains ranges can be seen from here. This spot is being developed by the govt. as the tourist attraction centre. The govt. is also planning to make arrangements of accommodation at the footsteps of the cave. It is one of the important Tourist visiting place.

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  • Address: Sangameshwar in Ratnagiri district of Maharshtra.
  • Directions: Nearest town is Devrukh 21 kms, where I studied for 4 years in an Engg. College. Nearest railway station is Sangameshwar on the Mumbai- Goa Highway.

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    Sanctity of a Ganapati Temple in the white sands!!
  • By rjogadiya on August 26, 2004
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  • Pristine waters on white sand beach, Ganapatipule! - Ratnagiri
    Pristine waters on white sand
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    This is Ganapatipule. Land of the 400-year old Swayambhu Ganapati. Set along the western coast of Maharashtra, India, about 375 kms from Mumbai, is a small little village, called Ganapatipule. It is known for its serene, sedate beach. Unlike most beaches which are spoilt by tourist traffic, the Ganapatipule beach is still a natural haven. Even today, the waters are blue and the sands, white.

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  • Address: Mumbai to Ganapatipule (via Mahad) is 375 kms.
  • Directions: Ganapatipule is a nice little hamlet along the Maharashtra coast.

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