Ganpatipule Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the nearest airport, about 343 km away.

• By train

  Ratnagiri is the nearest railway station, about 30 km away from the temple.

• By road

  The town is 32 km from Nivali, a small village on Mumbai Goa Road (NH 17).

Why devotees come here

Ganpatipule is a coastal town in Ratnagiri district, about 375 km south of Mumbai city, on the Konkan Coast. Its Ganpati temple has a self-manifested murti of Ganesha, and thousands of devotees visit it every year.

Ganpatipule is a town known for its Ganpati temple. The temple has a swayambhu murti, meaning a self-manifested image of Ganesha. Thousands of devotees from across Maharashtra visit the temple every year. The town is a popular Hindu pilgrimage and tourist destination because of this temple. Gauri Ganpati and Magh Chaturthi are among the most significant festivals celebrated along the Konkan Coast.

Local folklore says Ganpati moved from Gulé to Pulé after taking offence at a remark made by a local woman. The idol is said to be about 400 years old. It is also said to have sprung up from the soil. The murti faces west.

The town lies in Ratnagiri district, near Ratnagiri city, which is the seat of that district. It is about 375 km south of Mumbai city, along the Konkan Coast. There is no railway station in the town itself.

Festivals

• Fourth day of the lunar month of MaghMagh Chaturthi

  One of the most significant festivals celebrated along the Konkan Coast. Gauri Ganpati is the other major one.

Tips for your visit

• The state-owned MTDC runs a holiday resort near the beach.
• Jaigad Fort, on a cliff at the entrance of the Sangameshwar river, is about 20 km from the town.

Questions people ask