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Chiplun 
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Welcome to . . Chiplun, Dist. Ratnagiri

Doravali : Near Chiplun there is Siddhivinayak temple which is of the 1700th century. The trunk of Lord Ganesh is facing towards right.

How to Reach: Near the city.

Swami Math : The existance of Akkalkot Swami or Swami Samarth is felt in the math. It is located Markandi near Chiplun. Accommodation facility is available in this math. There are many disciples of Swami Samarth. The foundation of the math was done by Gopalbua. He wrote a book on miracles done by Swami Samarth Gurupurnima, Swami Jayanthi, & Shravan Sohala are the days when there is celebration in the math.

How to Reach : In chiplun city Markandi.

VindhyavasiniVindhyavasini : Idol of goddess Vindhyavasini of Yadav period was liked by Shakta community. The temple of Goddess Vindhyavasini is in Ravatale in Chiplun. The 12 disciples of Goddess burried the temple when the enemy attacked. After Shambhu Chhatrapati at the time of ploughing, the pinnacle of this temple was discovered. Then the temple was known to the people. The voice of heaven at the time of Krishna's birth was of goddess Vindhyavasini. The idol has eight hands. There are different weapons like sword, corba, arrows, shield in her hands. There is great festival at the time of navaratri. There is one more temple in this temple with beautiful sculptures carved in it. There is idol of lord Kartikey with & faces in this temple.

How to Reach : In the city Auto or private car.

Sawatsada : The real natural beauty of Konkan can be seen in the rainy season. The white waterfall with its rippling sound is the special feature of Sawatsada Waterfall. Many tourists have take its photographs & thus made it famous. From Chiplun city on the way to Parshuram Temple, the area towards its right is known as Sawatsada.

How to Reach : Located near the city.

Karanjeshwari : The Goddess of the people of Konkan is Karanjeshwari. The temple is situated at the footsteps of Govindgad, near the banks of Vashisthi river. This temple was born/built in the 8th Century. While visiting this temple tourists also visit Shree Dev Someshwar temple. In the forest of Karanja trees a Goddess had appeared, so she came to be known as Karanjeshwari. The Goddess is sitting on a tiger, on a throne & she has four hands.

How to Reach : Located near the city.  

  Getting there

By Road :  Mumbai-Chiplun by Goa highway 17
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Konkan Railway - Chiplun Station
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