Exploring Beyond Ganpatipule After visiting the Ganpatipule temple and its beach, it felt natural to explore the nearby attractions as well. I learned that Jaygad Fort, Aare–Ware Beach, Prachin Konkan Museum, and the ancestral home of poet Keshavsut at Malgund were all close by. Remembering Keshavsut—celebrated as the father of Read more
Ganpatipule – A Place That Captured My Heart Since Childhood I had known since childhood that Ganpatipule was famous for its self-manifested Ganesh temple. But after watching the immensely popular Marathi comedy film “Navra Majha Navsacha,” my curiosity about this place grew even stronger.The beautiful beach shown in the movie Read more
After exploring Sindhudurg Fort in Malvan the previous day, we decided to visit a few more places. The most exciting among them was Rock Garden! So, around 10 in the morning, we checked out of the hotel and set off. Jai Ganesh Temple, Medha After admiring the vast sea and Read more
A Long-Awaited Trip to Malvan I had been wanting to visit Malvan for a long time, mainly for two reasons—the iconic Sindhudurg Fort and the chance to indulge in authentic Malvani cuisine. The Journey Begins: Vengurla to Malvan We left Vengurla and set off toward Malvan via the Chipi Bridge Read more
Whenever we travel, the first question that comes to mind is about accommodation. We all look for a clean, comfortable place with essential amenities where we can rest. Based on these basic requirements, we search for a hotel or a homestay and make a selection accordingly. Our trip to Vengurla Read more
Exploring Vengurla After visiting Redi, Aravali, and other nearby places, we headed towards Vengurla town. This was our first visit to the town, and by the time we arrived, it was already around 3:30 PM. Our plan was simple—find a hotel, have a meal, and then explore the town. However, Read more
I had visited Vengurla Taluka in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district many years ago—around 25 to 26 years back—when I went to seek the blessings of the self-manifested Ganpati at Redi and Vetoba at Shiroda. Recently, during a trip to the Konkan region, I got another opportunity to revisit Redi and its Read more
After witnessing the serene beauty of Malvan, we visited the temple of Bharadi Devi on our way and then proceeded to Kudal. As we entered the town, a board displaying the universal prayer of Sadguru Vamanrao Pai immediately caught our attention. The mention of Kudal instantly brings Pinguli to mind, Read more
India’s First Sai Temple & Sarsoli Dham, Kudal – History, Darshan Timings & Travel Guide Nestled in the serene town of Kudal in Sindhudurg district, just a short drive from Goa, lies a hidden spiritual gem that many travelers overlook — India’s First Sai Temple (est. 1922) and the peaceful Read more
After visiting Sarsoli Dham, while traveling from Kudal towards Goa, I came to know about an art gallery founded by Shri Ganpat Masge at Thakarwadi, situated along the route. A Serendipitous Discovery of Art and Culture Honestly, we had stopped here only because it was on our way. However, as Read more