Ganpatipule Temple, Ratnagiri

Description :
The temple of Swayambhu is frequented by thousands every year. The lord Ganesha at Ganpatipule is considered to be the Paschim Dwardevata (Western Sentinel God of India) and those visiting Ganpatipule make it a point to pay their respect to this deity. The 400 year old Ganpati idol at Ganpatipule is said to have sprung up from the earth. The temple is situated right on the beach at the base of a hill and devotes and pilgrims walk around the hill (1 km pradakshina) as a mark of respect.

All over the Asia continent and especially in the south and south-east Asia, there are innumerable Ganesh temples visible! Ganpatipule is one of them! The specialty of the place is with the exotic natural beauty! The huge Arabic Ocean at west! And sandy beach playing with the eternal blue-and-white waves, with abreath-taking green backdrop and extremely beautiful architecture of the new temple! The natural miracle has given a solemn and heavenly touch to the scenario!

A clean rocky beach with fine silvery white sand, the Ganapatipule beach, is also known for the lagoon it houses. It is one of the most spectacular beaches along the Konkan Coast and is rated as the best beach in Maharashtra. It is a 3 km long stretch of Golden sands and clear waters. Sparkling blue waters, endless stretches of golden or silver sand, sun beams dancing through the swaying palms, waves playing with the sand dunes, a cool breeze whispering sweet nothings in your ear. This is the land of Ganpatipule, one of Maharashtra’s almost virgin beaches.

About the Temple:

Location: Ganpatipule, Maharashtra 415615
Country: India
Nearest Airport: Mumbai – Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport(BOM)
Newly Built-In: 2003
Newly Built-By:JSW group
Deity: Ganapati
Architectural Styles: pagoda-style
Festivals: Bhadrapad Shuddha Chaturthi (Ganesh-Chaturthi) and Magh Shuddha Chaturthi (Vianayaki Chaturthi).
Temple Timings: 5.00 am, 12.00 Noon and 7.00 pm.
Best Time To Visit: November to February.