Location
: 25-km Form Shri Vardhan In Raigad District Of Maharashtra
Famous As: Dakshin Kashi
Presiding Deity: Kalbhairav (Lord
Shivaa)
Also Known As: Harihar' Or 'Pushpadri
The town of Harihareshwar is
located 25-km form Shri Vardhan in Raigad district of Maharashtra
State. It is one of the finest places in Konkan, just 130-km from
Pune . It is known for Kalbhairav-the Shivaa Temple and also for
tranquil and picturesque beach. Harihareshwar is known as Kashi of
Southern India. Harihareshwar is also known as 'Harihar' or 'Pushpadri'.
The atmosphere here is very auspicious and creates pleasure.The
Temple
The temple is situated on the
seashore. It's an old temple and the construction period of this
temple cannot be easily said. The temple might be constructed in
Shivaaji's Period as one can find such sculptures. The temple
attracts large number of devotees. It was re-constructed by First
Bajirao Peshawa in 1723.
The Idols
The temple consists of idols of Brahma - Vishnu - Mahesh and
Devi Parvati. The other temples in the premises are of Shri
Kalbhairav and Shri Yogeshwari.
Other Attractions
The beach is a marvellous place with its soft sands, clean
waters and brilliant sunshine. About 4-km away there is a 'Peshwa'
Smarak and Bankot Fort at Bagmandala, which is also worth visiting.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The nearest airport is at Mumbai .
Rail: The nearest railway
station is Mangaon on the Konkan Railway.
Road: By road Mumbai is
nearly 200-km away. The nearest Mumbai-Goa highway point is about 60
kms at Goregaon, which is about 170-km from Mumbai. State road
service operates buses regularly to this place.
WHERE TO STAY
Accommodation is available in the Dharamshalas and hotels at
Raigad.
