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Guhagar

Welcome to . .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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