Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram, Kankavli

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Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram, Kankavli In Sindhudurg. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Bhalachandra Maharaj Ashtama at Kankavli is one of the holy, spiritual places in the District Sindhudurg. There is the holy shrine of Bhalachandra Baba who resided at Kankavli for 30 years and spent his life in penance and ascetic practices. People got rid of their troubles and distress, due to the spiritual power of Saint Bhalachandra Maharaj. He observed a vow of silence, but his only existence, his gestures were believed to relieve of the troubles devotees.

$Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram, Kankavli$

Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram, Kankavli

HistoryEdit

Bhalachandra Maharaj was born on 8th Jan 1904 and breathed his last on 16th Dec. 1977. Later on his shrine was built in the premises of ashrama. Thousands of devotees visit this holy place, as well as the grand Kashi-Vishweshwar Temple in front of the matha.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Kokan Kinara Restaurants ; Opposite Prant Office, Mumbai Goa Highway, Kankavli, Sindhudurg – 416602 ; Ph/M – +(91)-9422633743; +(91)-2367-230137. ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

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Bus : Sindhudurg is located 130 km from Goa, 150 km from Ratnagiri and 535 km from Mumbai. Malvan is connected by direct ST bus services from Mumbai, Goa, Pune and Kolhapur.

Train : Sawantwadi Railway Station is the closest station to Malvan Jetty, lying 20 km away. It is well connected to cities like Mumbai, Pune, Goa, New Delhi and Ahmedabad. Auto-rickshaws and buses are available on route to Malvan Jetty. No taxis are available.

Air : Dabolim airport in Goa is the nearest airport located at a distance of 135 km from the Malvan Jetty. Taxis and buses are available. One must board a ferry at Malvan Jetty to reach the Sindhudurg.

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