India /Maharashtra /Ratnagiri /Parashuram
Parashuram Village, Mumbai-Goa National Highway 17, Ratnagiri, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Parashuram Temple a spiritual place is situated at a height of more that 1000 feet from sea level. In many scriptures it has ben mentioned that, lord Parshuram stayed at “Mahendragiri” for his austerity after renunciation of his power. This Mahendragiri is nothing but “Parshuram” village. Old name for the village is “Pethe” hence sometimes this place is also called as “Pethe Parshuram”. The Village “Pethe Parshuram” is divided into two parts. One part of village is around the Parshuram temple and having 1500 population. The other part is situated near the river “Vashisthi” with 1200 population. Then is a short cut walk way of 3km length from chiplun. This way is through hilly region, called “pakhadi”, constructed by shri.Chandrakant more at the time of chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s rule.There is a ?Hanuman” temple within the promises of Parshuram temple. This temple is ?Hanuman” themple within the promises of Parshuram temple. This temple is constructed by ?Samarth Ramdas Swami” when he was here at parshuram with Ch.Shivaji Maharaj. Also there are so many other small temples of Lord Ganesha, Ganga Devi etc. There is a small pond named ?Banganga” with a beatiful garden.
Parshuram Temple
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
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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.
Ticket Required : No Edit
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Mehendales Swaad Dinning ; Malgund, Ganpatipule, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Cuisines: Indian
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, 102
