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ॐ त्रिगुणात्मक विद्महे ओंकार स्वरूपाय धीमहि तन्नो हरिहरेश्वर प्रचोदयात् । ॐ त्रिगुणात्मक विद्महे ओंकार स्वरूपाय धीमहि तन्नो हरिहरेश्वर प्रचोदयात् । ॐ त्रिगुणात्मक विद्महे ओंकार स्वरूपाय धीमहि तन्नो हरिहरेश्वर प्रचोदयात् । ॐ त्रिगुणात्मक विद्महे ओंकार स्वरूपाय धीमहि तन्नो हरिहरेश्वर प्रचोदयात् । ॐ त्रिगुणात्मक विद्महे ओंकार स्वरूपाय धीमहि तन्नो हरिहरेश्वर प्रचोदयात् । ॐ त्रिगुणात्मक विद्महे ओंकार स्वरूपाय धीमहि तन्नो हरिहरेश्वर प्रचोदयात् ।

Parisar Bhraman

Visit Harihareshwar’s sacred surroundings and natural, scenic places.

Places to Visit Around Harihareshwar

Explore beautiful beaches, historic forts, ancient temples and scenic destinations.

Bavankot Fort

Bavankot Fort

Harihareshwar → Bagmandla: Approximately 3 km

The fort can be reached after an uphill walk of about half an hour.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj named this fort Himmatgad.

  • A dock at the base
  • A defensive fort above
Velas area

Velas

Approximately 5 km beyond Bankot

Attractions include:

  • The native village of Nana Phadnavis
  • His ancestral home
  • A memorial
  • A picturesque orchard landscape
  • Shankar Mandir (two Shiva temples)
Shrivardhan Beach

Shrivardhan

The birthplace of Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath (Bhat).

His memorial is located here.

Highlights

  • A well-planned orchard village
  • A beautiful beach
  • Famous for its Rotha areca nuts
Scenic Konkan beach

Valavate / Aravi / Shekhadi / Adgaon

  • Shekhadi is known for its white sand beach, called Aravi Beach
  • Nearby: Valavate and Adgaon beaches
  • Spectacular beaches spanning approximately 50 km
Shrivardhan temples

Shrivardhan Temples & Madgad

Other places of interest in and around Shrivardhan include:

  • Somjai Mandir
  • Peshwe Mandir
  • Jivneshwar Mandir
  • Kusumadevi Mandir
  • Bhairavnath Mandir
  • Madgad
Diveagar Suvarna Ganpati Temple

Diveagar

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Picturesque orchard landscape
  • The renowned Golden Ganpati

Suvarna Ganpati

According to the information on the original page:

  • Date: 17/11/1997 [the year is unclear in the photograph]
  • Lunar date: Kartik Krishna 4
  • Time: 10:00 [context unclear]
  • An ancient idol of Ganpati made of pure gold was discovered underground.
  • Dimensions: Approximately 58 cm × 45 cm
  • Weight: Approximately 1.32 kg
  • Distance to Diveagar: Approximately 36 km
Murud-Janjira Fort

Murud / Janjira

Murud Fort / Janjira

  • An ancient fort
  • Bastions / watchtowers
  • Fresh open air
  • Panoramic views
  • Distance: Approximately 35 km
Devkhol Kusumesh Shiva Temple

Devkhol — Kusumesh

A restored ancient Shiva temple.

Highlights

  • Peaceful and scenic surroundings
  • Orchards
  • Numerous sculptural fragments
  • Distance: Approximately 35 km
Janjira Sea Fort

Janjira — Murud

One of the most renowned sea forts along the Indian coastline.

Highlights

  • Impressive fortifications
  • Cannons
  • An abundant supply of fresh water
  • Distance: Approximately 55 km
Rajpuri coastal area

Rajpuri

Trimbak Gagani, a disciple of Samarth Ramdas Swami, lived here and worked to promote religious teachings.

Distance: Approximately 55 km
Kuda-Mandad Buddhist Caves

Kuda-Mandad

  • Ancient Buddhist caves
  • Distance: Approximately 65–68 km