2. Kankeshwar Temple : On the Konkan coast near Alibaug, is a nice place and famous for cool
climate and especially because of the old temple of Lord Shiva. The temple is
situated on a small hill and the nearby village is Mapgaon which is almost 12
km from Alibag. The hill is almost 1200 feet high and one has to climb 700 -
750 steps to reach the temple. In the mid of the hill one can see Nagobacha
Tappa (a Place of Snakes) and the famous step Devachi Payari. There is one
popular story about this step that it was named because it is said that God
itself stepped here after the construction of the temple and the steps. The
temple of Kanakeshwar is very beautiful; it is a Hoysal style structure built
in 1764. A water tank, popularly known as Pushkarni, has water almost
throughout the year. The hill and the surroundings are pretty good to visit.
One can see the hilly region and the forest on the hill. The other places to
see near Kanakeshwar are Maruti Temple, Gaymandi (Sculpture of Cow), Temple of
Devi Putrabai, Gaymukh and the plateau of Vyaghreshwar (a small temple of Lord
Shiva), etc. Truly, Kanakeshwar is a place to feel the jungle and silence of
the jungle and hills. If you want to see the beauty of the Arabian sea and fort
of Khandevi as well as the entire hilly region, then Kanakeshwar is the place
to visit and rest for 2–3 days.
3. Vyadeshwar Temple : Shri Vyadeshwar is an ancient temple of Shankar and Vyadeshwar. This
temple of Lord Shiva is literally a stone's throw away from the S.T. Depot,
right in the middle of the bazaar. It is the Kuladaivat of a lot of Kokanastha
Chitpavan Brahmins (Surnames like Patwardhan,Godbole, Damle, Oak, Phadke, Apte,
Abhyankar, Soman, Bhat, Ranade, Joglekar, Agashe, Kelkar, Deodhar, Pethe).
4. Karneshwar Temple : This temple was built 1600 years ago by Karna of Kolhapur. This is
situated 4 km away from Sangameshwar and is one of the important places in
Sangameshwar taluka. The statues and carvings of many Hindu Gods can be seen on
the walls of Karneshwar temple. The great Maratha King Sambhaji Raje son of
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was traped by Aurangazeb at vilage Kasba.
5. Marleshwar Temple : Dhareshwar is a waterfall on the Bav river which is another tourist
attraction of Marleshwar.There are many stories about Marleshwar. On the day of
'Makarsankranti' marriage of Marleshwar and Girijadevi takes place. Local
villagers celebrate the marriage ceremony with great enthusiasm. Besides on
'Mahashivratri' and 'Tripuri Poornima' there is fair. At the beginning of 18th
century, this 'Shivling' was in Muradpur, which was brought here in the cave
after tyrant Muradkhan started vexing people of Muradpur. This temple is known
as 'Trambakeshwar' of Konkan. Marleshwar name may have come from Maral village.
6. Dhutpapeshwar Temple : It is a famous temple in Dhopeshwar village in Rajapur taluka. This
village is situated 5 k.m. Away from Rajapur city. You would always find
devotees rushing here. It is on the bank of Mrudani River. It's an ancient
temple. Natural beauty around it is extraordinary. At the both sides of the
temple there are huge mountains and a river flows through it making it more
beautiful. The Mrudani River jumps from the high mountain so there is a
beautiful waterfall near the temple. Some tourists come to see the waterfall.
The best period to watch this waterfall is between July to November. During the
period there is plenty of water. There is huge crowd on Mondays and
Mahashivaratri.
7. Kunkeshwar Temple : An ancient Shiva Temple is located in Kunkeshwar village, 14 Kms from
Devgad town. A pristine beach with a very long stretch of seashore and white
sand adds to the beauty of temple surroundings. This beautiful temple near
beach has alluring architecture with reminiscent of South Indian style of
temple architecture. Yadav Kings built this temple in 1100 A. D. Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj who rejuvenated this temple many times was a frequent visitor
to this temple. This temple is also famous as Kashi of South Konkan. Every year
a huge celebration takes place on the occasion of Mahashivratri, which keeps
religious beliefs in constant sight of the multitudes. During the festival a
large number of devotees throng this place with their families and friends.
This vigilant Shiva deity bestows blessings on everyone who surrenders to its
feet.
8. Achara Rameshwar Temple : Destinations own such historical peculiarities which sets them apart
from other ones. Place named Achara is one of them. It’s a small village in
Malvan Taluka. We are all aware that in historical times people were gifted
with “Inams, Jagirs or Watan(land)” by kings or emperors for their achievements.
Achara too is Inam or Jagir, but it’s owner or Inamdar (landowner) is not a
layman. Chhatrapati Shambhu Raje of Kolhapur gave this Inam to Shri Dev
Rameshwar ( i.e. Lord Shiva). Achara boasts the historical temple of Lord
Shiva, popularly known as ‘Inamdar Shri Dev Rameshwar’ Architecture of the
temple is grand and spectacular. It's believed that deity is vigilant/wakeful
to it’s devotees’ prayers. There is no exact evidence regarding the erection of
this holy place, but its historical reference dates back to even before 1684
AD. Some inscription on the wall of temple reveals that commencement of
construction happened in 1684 AD. It’s historical background assures it pomp
and grandeur of princely state. Shri Dev Rameshwar adorno the title of “Inamdar
Shri Dev Rameshwar Sansthan Kasaba Achare”. Main structure of temple was
erected in 1684 AD. In 1805 sanctuary was built. In 1830 it was reconditioned.
Caravansary, Rawalnath temple was built afterwards in the same area. Till this
date, this deity holds as the landowner of the whole village. Any document
related to land transaction stresses this fact. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,
the great ruler of Maharashtra had given generous donations through emoluments
for the upkeepment of temple. Even Maharaj’s naval chief Kanoji Angre was also
concerned about it. This arrangement was continued in the regimes of Peshwas
and British. Post-independence period is not an exception. Various traditional
activities are still performed with some zeal and fervour. These delightful
programs are sheer promise to cheer your spirits. Ramanawami is biggest
celebrations, Kartikostav, Dashahara, Hanuman Jayanti, Mahashivaratri are other
fascinating functions. Twice a month, palanguin of Lord Vishnu goes around the
temple, which holds another striking attributes, since temple belongs to Lord
Shiva. Tamboor, drum, Chawari (special fan), Avadagiri escort the palanguin.
Every Monday God is worshipped with consecration, and other rituals (e.g.
ekadahanya, laghurudra etc.) Shravani Somawar is another occasion when temple
is flodded with devotees . Another specialty of this small village is very
famous "Gaon-Palan" i.e. deserting village by all its inhabitants
including cattle too, for three days after every three years. On the fourth day
villagers ask for the omen for entering into the village. After getting such
omen from the very own Rameshwar, whole village returns to its daily hustle and
bustle.
9. Harihareshwar Temple : One of the finest sea shores in India, Harihareshwar is a nice tourist
destination located in the Konkan coast in Maharashtra. Harihareshwar is
renowned for its tranquility and picturesque beach. Harihareshwar is also known
as Dakshin Kashi by virtue of its importance in the spiritual arena of India,
especially with an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Harihareshwar, as
the name suggest is an abode of Lord Shiva.
10. Vimleshwar Temple : Temple of Lord Shiva nestled amidst coconut and beetle nut plantations
at Wada. Temple's forefront has five naked idols of stone with huge elephants
guarding the temples from either side. Temple at Wada is built in Pandav era.
11. Girye Rameshwar Temple : Vijaydurg - Nipani from the main road at girna
najikaca Vijayadurg street from the 3. km. God is the temple of Shri Rameshwar
Historical off. Peshwa Nana Phadnis brother Gangadhar Bhanu said Rameshwar
built this house. The temple is simple kaularu. There are certain methods of
dipamala Konkani front.
Rameshwar temple is deep areas. If you do not see
the entrance from the main road near the temple plateau. The perfect way to
rock quarried stone temple has kicked off a ten meter deep purple two meters to
go. The main house is gabharayata sivapindi. Outside the closed areas is the
idol of Shiva lucid Quad Nandi idol ride around fifty kilos of silver. Isa 17 9
2/9 3 in the Peshwa's navy chief said Anand dhulapa place enormous bell brought
by the British ship seized hold of the bell along Krushnarao dhulapa offered in
Rameswaram isa .1827 Mr. God. Or Samadhi on the right side of the Marathas Navy
Kanhoji Sambhaji Angre Rameshwar temple court. He was a devotee of Shiva. Mr
Rameshwar temple built their stone walls, paving the court Kanhoji Sambhaji
Angre.
12. Kandalgaon Rameshwar Temple : The Shivkalin self Rameshwar temple in Malvan taluka
kandalagava say that the house built dome Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The
construction of the temple has been unrivaled witness Crafts.
In front of the house is said that Shivaji Maharaj
Rameshwar or kandalagava tree planted in the disputes. Today it is known as a
huge banyan tree "Banyan Shivaji".
You have not mentioned Vyaghreshwar Temple of Dapoli.
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