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MARLESHWAR TEMPLE

MARLESHWAR

Location: Maral - Marleshwar Rd, Maharashtra 415804, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

 

Around 250 to 5000 *

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Marleshwar Temple is a cave temple located at Maral village near Sangameshwar in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. Surrounded by the scenic Sahy adri mountain ranges, Sri Marleshwar Temple is one of the popular pilgrimage places in Ratnagiri.Marleshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the temple was built by Lord Parashuram. The shrine is most famous for the cobras which are believed to live here with the shivaling and till date have not harmed anyone. This has resulted in increasing faith in the place and every year thousands of devotees visit the place. This temple is known as 'Trimbakeshwar' of Konkan. Marleshwar name may have come from Maral village. Dhareshwar waterfall is another tourist attraction of Marleshwar. The Dhareshwar waterfall is formed over the Bav River. Adventure lovers and trekkers will love this area. The waterfall sight is very beautiful from the cave.The Temple can be reached by climbing approximately 300-400 steps. .. Read More

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Daily Ritual

Daily Ritual

Description: This temple perched atop a hill and one has to climb some 400 steps to reach the summit. A visit to this temple along with family will be a gratifying experience although the climb may prove to be a bit difficult for children and elders. Monsoon is the be .. Read More

             

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Working Hours: 07:00am to 07:00pm

General festivals

Makarsankranti

Makarsankranti

Date: 14-01-2019

Description: Makarsankranti and Mahashivratri are celebrated with great pomp here. On the day of Makarsankranti, the marriage of Marleshwar and Girijadevi takes place. Local villagers celebrate the marriage ceremo ny with great enthusiasm. .. Read More

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Tripuri Poornima.

Tripuri Poornima.

Date : 23-11-2018 (07:00 am to 07:00 pm)

Besides Mahashivratri, there is also a fair conducted on Tripuri Poornima. .. Read More

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Transport - Travel

From Ratnagiri Bus Stand (Distance: 66.00 Kilometers)

  • Bus : Bus to Maral

Prasadam - Food

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Accomodation - Stay

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Nearby Attractions

  • Chandoli Dam
  • Possibly the world's first soil dam. Work was started in 1976. Used for agricultural purposes only although a small electricity generation plant also runs besides. The dam is built on the Varna river which forms the boundary between Sangli and Kolhapur districts. The back waters for the dam form the refuge for the Chandoli National Park. This dam is very old.
  • 87.00 KM

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