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.Guhagar Dist.
Ratnagiri
Hedavi - 'Dashabuja
Ganapati' : In every month on 'Chathurthi' the devotees of Lord Ganesh make a point to
visit the temple. The idol of Ganapati was created in Kashmir. The idol is made
from Marble. Goddess Laxmi is seated on the laps of Lord Ganapati. On the body
of Ganapati there is a sacred thread in the form of a snake. Bow, Trishul, Club
'Modak' chakra lotus are the weapons in the hands of God Ganapati. This temple
is of the time of Peshwas and the foundations of Kelkar Swami. The temple was
renovated in 1956. Charitable institutions are built to provide accommodation
facilities to the tourist. Near this temple at a distance of 3 km there is a
temple of 'Uma Maheshwar' in Bomanhal.
How to Reach: From
Guhagar 27
km.
Vyadeshwar
: This
temple is situated at Guhaghar Taluka. In this temple there are idols of
Shreedevi, Surya Narayan, Vishnu, Ganapati. There are temples of Balkeshwar,
Talkeshwar, and Udaleshwar in this area. They are the incarnations of Vyadeshwar.
How to Reach
: Near Guhaghar.
Velaneshwar
: Situated
near the seashore a very quite and nice place for relaxation of the tourists. It
is at 25 km from Guhakar and 6 kms from Hedavi. The area of Velneshwar temple is
70 kms. In front of the temple there is a huge pillar for lightning lamps. Also,
there are temples of 'Kal Bhairav', 'Ganapati', 'Rameshwari'. There are also
ancient charitable institutions and cannons in this temple. The Enron
Electricity project has resulted into frequent visits of people to this place.
Bus facility is available from Guhaghar, Chiplun, Mumbai. Away from the polluted
atmosphere of the city, this quiet place with beautiful scenery of Coconut
trees, has attracted many tourists.
How to Reach
: From Guhaghar 21 kms.
Gopalgadh
[Anjanwale Fort] : Near Enron project in Guhagarh, there is Anjanwale
Fort which is also
known as Gopalgadh located at the top of the mountain this fort covers 7 acres
area. In it their is a place called 'Padkot' where there are pillars which reach
out to the sea. It is believed that in the year 1699. It was built by Siddhi
Khairath Khan. It has assumed importance due to Dabhol creek. The fall of
Maratha Kingdom was seen by this fort and as such has historical importance.
Shivaji Maharaj captured this fort in 1660. At that time a godown was built for
Maratha troops. In the year 1699 Khairath Khan captured this fort and it was
under his control for 46 years. In 1736 Chimaji Appa captured it. In 1745 Tulaji
Angre captured it uptill than the fort was known as Govalkot, but due to Angre
it came to be known as Gopalgadh. During the Peshwa rule Sardar Biwalkar
captured it uptill 1880 it was under Maratha rule.
How to Reach
: From Guhaghar 26
km. Bus facility available from Guhaghar and Chiplun to Anjanvel.
Ufrata
Ganapati : When
the face of idol of Ganapati facing towards the east turns towards west, it came
to be known as Ufrata Ganapati. This temple is located near Guhagar the idol is
white in colour & there are Parshu & Trishul in its hands. There is a
snake entangled the idol. Around 300 years ago this idol was found by the fisher
man or kolis in the sea.
How to Reach
: Near Guhaghar.
Vijaygad
: Dhamanakhol
is the port near Tavsal, the fort which protects, this port is Vijaygad. In
Guhaghar taluka, to the south coastal area of Jaigad creek, Vijaygad is located.
It is famous as a part of Jaigad fort. The main entrance of the fort fell down
many a times while constructing, so it took many years for the construction of
this fort. When an idol of Ganapati was placed at the main entrance gate, that
time construction work of the gate was complete and no further incidents of
falling of the gate occurred.
How to Reach
: From Guhaghar 66
km.
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