Redi is a quaint little coastal village
that belongs to the district of Sindhudurg in Maharashtra. Originally known as
Redipattanam, Redi is located very close to the shores of the majestic Arabian
Sea and is dotted with plenty of cashew and coconut trees.
The Village belongs to the Vengurla Talkua
and was a significant sea port during the earlier times. Redi has now evolved
into a tourist hub because of its long virgin and unspoiled beaches alongside
archaic historic monuments like the Yashwantgad Fort. Redi is merely 566 km
away from Mumbai and can be easily reached.
The Ganapati temple of Redi is located
approximately 30 km from Vengurla, in the small villiage of Redi. The town in
which this temple is situated contains manganese mines and the Ganpati idol was
found in one of the mines near Rewati port in 1976.[citation needed] The
Ganpati idol is in a sitting position and approximately 15 meters in height.
There is a small rocky beach behind the temple.
Redi Ganesh Vengurla In Sindhudurg It's
foundation story is a follows: On April 18th, 1976 one truck-driver, Sadanand
Nagesh Kambali parked his truck at a particular place. This truck used to ply
from Reddi's (iron & minerals) mine to harbour. That truck -driver slept
there and he had a dream. In dream, God Ganesha gave him divine appearance and
told him to dig at the very same place, since He(God) is residing there. He had
great faith in Lord Ganesha. As per his dream, he started digging there and to
the astonishment of all the villagers, there appeared two-handed idol of Lord
Ganesha, carved in solid rock. The date was 1st May 1976. After seeking omen
from Gram–Devata (Village deity), it was decided to build a temple at the very
spot and establish this deity. After few days, in the same area they excavated
a big idol of mouse, which is a traditional vehicle of Ganesha. These idols are
very pretty and graceful. Today one. can visit beautifully built temple and get
delighted by taking "Darshan" of the adorable deity.
Hotels are available near temple.
Getting There :
By Air : Nearest is Goa dabolim.
By Rail : Nearest railhead sawantwadi 37 Km.
By Road : Mumbai to Vengurla is 499 km. Pune
Vengurla Distance - 397 kms. vengurla 30 km , Nearest Bus Station shiroda 7 KM.
1. Terekhol Fort(tiracol fort)
2. Sonurli Mauli
Temple
3. Yashwantgad (Fort)
