Kondivili beach If the beaches along Srivardhan are marvelous then the adventure sports available at the Kondivili beach are out of this world. Situated at almost 4-5 km from Srivardhan the Kondivili beach simply refuses to be faithful to the general definition of a beach. The long soft white sand beach has been remarkably spruced up to realize the dreams of every Water Sports adventure buff. Kondivili beach is just the option if you are wondering how it feels to cut the waves at 100 mile an hour or Para glide on the surf or even surfing on the clear water waves of Kondivili. The adventure doesn’t start at the beach actually, one has the option of trekking down the lovely cliffs of Shriwardhan.
Kondivili beach
Kondivili beach
Kondivili beach
Shankar Temple The route to spiritualism goes through many doors and as we leave the Somaja Devi Temple we encounter the Shankar Temple. This ancient Mahadev (Shankar) Mandir is devoted to Lord Shiva and his Goddess wife Parvati. The temple bores an ancient look and is believed to be as old as Srivardhan. The royal Bull Nandi guards his master inside by blocking the entrance to the temple. The idols of the Lord, his wife Parvati and Nandi the bull are wonderfully lifelike. It is believed that anybody fasting and praying for all the 4 consecutive Mondays during Shravan Month (Hindu Calendar Month) would be blessed by the Godly couple and would have the fortune of even witnessing them in flesh and blood. The temple is primeval of Pandav era.
Shankar Temple
Somaja Devi Mandir If we talk about Gods and Temples can miracles be left behind. Enter the exceptional Somaja Devi Mandir (Temple) where despite of the unbelievable claim of "Venom Neutralisation" it is pretty common to see serpentine queues of snake bite victims requesting the Goddess to extract the venom from them body and heal them. Tall claims, one may think but the confidence, faith and conviction with which the victims pray and undertake the arduous Pradakshinaas/ Dandvat (Circumventing the temple lying flat on stomach) is to be seen to be believed. There are stories abound of how patients rejected by pronounced Doctors have been miraculously cured by the blessings of Goddess Somaja.
Somaja Devi Mandir
Kusumeswar temple The land of Shrivardhan has been aptly called the land of temples and beaches, for the number of temples and the history they represent are mind-boggling. As example the temple of Kusumeswar temple can be sighted as another link in the long chain of temples spread across the roaring Arabian Sea. The other temples such as Bhairav and Jivaneshwar also coexist the area. The Kushmeshwar temple has several attention-warranting delicate stone carvings and the temples itself is surrounded by lush green valley of Kushmeshwar hills. There is another of those wonderful prehistoric architectural marvel at Devkul village approximately 9 km away.
Kusumeswar temple
Diveghar Beach At (Diveagar)((20) Km) Diveagar beach is or approximately six kilometers long. At one end of the beach is a fishing settlement, while the other end has a sanctuary of migratory seagulls. The beach contains a number of Suru trees (Casuarina), which are common to coastal Maharashtra. The access to the beach has a dense cover of Belu trees, which are otherwise uncommon in the area.
Diveghar Beach
Diveghar Beach
Diveghar Beach
Lord Ganesh Temple At (Diveagar)((20) Km) The idol has a mask which is made of pure gold. This mask was discovered by Mrs Patil, a few decades back buried along with other treasure in a thick copper trunk in her beetel farm, opposite Abhynkar's House.
Lord Ganesh Temple
Harihareshwar beach At (Harihareshwar)((20) Km) Harihareshwar beach is the main attraction in Harihareshwar. The beach is extremely good for an elegant stay enjoying the natural beauty in a happy vacation holidays. Soft clean sands and soothe breeze make this beach in the lap of Arabian Sea a much sought place in Harihareshwar. The beach is unpolluted and mostly unspoiled. The Harihar hill on the sea shore add to the attraction of the beach. Solitude seeking tourists can make the visit to Harihareshwar beach a unique experience. The enthusiastic tourists can have a water journey by small boats available in the beach.
Harihareshwar beach
Harihareshwar beach
Harihareshwar beach
Harihareshwar beach
Ganesh gully At (Harihareshwar)((20) Km) Ganesh gully as the name suggest is a culvert which is very narrow of about 3 feet wide in between two hard Rocky Mountains. It is believed that at the end of the culvert, there is a holy niche, a place where Lord Ganesh Idol is placed. The niche is about 30 feet under water and it is assumed that during the tidal periods one can observe the Ganesh idol placed perfectly at the niche. Many tourists visit this place to have a glimpse of the Ganesh Idol. The place Ganesh gully itself is in the backdrop of natural beauty and calm smoothening winds.
Ganesh gully
Ganesh gully
Kalbhairav Temple At (Harihareshwar)((20) Km) Kalbhairav Temple in Harihareshwar is one of the ancient renowned temples in Maharashtra. The main deity enshrines the temple is Lord Shiva. Kalabhairava, a lord of all manthrasastras, is also placed as one of the idols. Legends associated with the temple say that Lord Shiva created Kalabhairava and blessed him with all manthras. The architectural style of the temple is attractive. Temple Yogeshwari known as Dakshin Kashi is located in the premises. In most of the special occasions like Mahashivarathri, one can view long queues for Darshan. Cool breeze from the Harihareshwar beach makes the temple premises a nice place to relax as well.
Kalbhairav Temple
Kalbhairav Temple
Kalbhairav Temple