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The Karhateshwar Temple is situated in the village Nandiwade near the coastline 4 to 5 km from Jaigad and at a distance of 40 kms from the heart of Ratnagiri. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Karhateshwar temple is situated near the seashore of Jaigad. Surrounded by greenery and unspoilt nature, this ancient temple draws a lot of visitors to it. Placed at a distance of 40 km from Ratnagiri, the Karhateshwar temple is made of wood. The surrounding scenery and the location of the temple is the main attraction here. A small stream originating from the hillside nearby is also an interesting feature here. The temple is open throughout the day and people belonging to various religion and beliefs come here. As such, many tourists, families, nature lovers and photographers visit the place throughout the year. Other important attractions located near the Karhateshwar temple are Anjarle Beach, Ganapatipule Beach, Guhagar Beach, Jaigad Lighthouse, Jaigad Fort, Dhamapur Lake, Marleshwar Temple, Lakshmi Keshav Temple, Mandavi Beach, Gateway of Ratnagiri, Bhatye Beach, Ratnagiri Lighthouse, Sri Kanakaditya Temple, Swayambhu Ganpati Temple, Thibaw Point, Thiba Palace, Gopalgad Hill, Tilak Ali Museum and Devgad Beach. Karhateshwar temple is easily accessible from Ratnagiri by means of buses and taxis. Though it is a year round destination, you can plan your visit to the Karhateshwar temple just after the monsoon. That is the time when the nature will be fresh and rejuvenating.
Karhateshwar Temple
HistoryEdit
Karhateshwar Devsthan is situated in the village Nandiwade near the coastline 4 to 5 km from Jaigad. The temple is of wooden structure, built during the regime of Shilaharas. In the night, temple is closed for visitors. On the slopes of the hill by the side of seashore between the cuttings of the hill, water springs in small stream, throughout the year. This spring water is stored in two small tanks for bathing purpose. Even during winter the water is warm. One who takes bath gets fresh and energetic. Shri Narayanbhau Jog, a Ramdasi, has described the place in following words: Ekantsthali Ha Suramya Vilase Name Karhateshwar | Paai Sagar Nitya Ha Vasatase Garjoniya Gambhir || The deity of Karhateshwar is installed at a beautiful lonely place, at whose feet the roaring sea is there for ever.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : There are many private taxi operators in Ratnagiri. They are usually available from taxi stands that are located across the town. Taxis can also be booked through the hotels. Taxis are a good option to get around as they are comfortable and safe.
BUS : Regular bus services are available from many cities in Maharastra to Ratnagiri. State owned and private buses ply from Ratnagiri to many cities in and around. Evening trips of tourist luxury buses are available from Mumbai to Ratnagiri. The bus charge is about Rs 1,500.
Train : Ratnagiri station is one of the most important stations on the Konkan Railway. The nearest railway junctions are Pune and Kolhapur on the central railway. The Ratnagiri railway station is situated at a distance of 6 km from Ratnagiri city on NH-204. Nearly every train running on Konkan Railway stops at Ratnagiri Station. Travelers who are arriving by train can hire taxis or auto rickshaws from the railway station to the city.
Air : Ratnagiri airport is well connected from all major cities and towns. There are regular flights from Pune, Mumbai and all major cities as well. Tourists from here will get various flights to reach the place comfortably. The airport is located at a distance of 12km far from the main city. Tourists can take taxi or cab to reach Ratnagiri city comfortably.
Others : Auto Rickshaw : These can be found all over town and they are a good option. They may not be metered and the prices have to be negotiated before boarding. Special night fares also apply.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Keep your cell Phone on Silent mode inside temple.
HelplineEdit
- Fire – 101
- Police Control Room – 91-2352-222222, 100
- Ambulance – 91-2352-222222, 100
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