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Dapoli - Anjarle - Kadyavarcha Ganpati
Anjarle is one of the finest places in Konkan. It is just 20 km from
Dapoli. It is famous for the ‘Kadyawarcha Ganpati’ (Ganesh temple situated
on a cliff). This ancient and magnificent Ganesh temple was originally
constructed using wooden pillars in around 1150. Later it was renovated
during 1768 to 1780. Earlier people used to cross Anjarle creek (Jog
River) in a boat and then climb the hill using steps that go through
the Anjarle village. Recently a bridge has been constructed and you
can take your car right up to the entrance of the temple.
The Ganesh idol is right-sided (its trunk curved towards the right,
("Ujwya Sondecha Ganpati") which is very rare. Kadyawarcha Ganpati is
also considered as the live deity (a jagrut daiwat) who responds to
distress calls of common people (nawsala pavnara Ganpati). The temple
has a stone staircase on the right hand side to reach to the top of
the temple (Kalas). You can get a magnificent view of the thick plantation
of coconut trees, betel nut trees, Suvarnadurg Fort, blue sea and surrounding
hills from the top. There is a pond in front of the temple where you
can feed big fish and turtles. Beside the Ganesh temple there is a small
but beautiful temple of Lord Shiva.
Anjarle also has a clean, unspoiled beach with white sand and surrounded
by palms and trees. This Palm Beach is an ideal place to visit on a
long weekend. Anjarle is a nice little, green village having all basic
facilities. However, as there are no beach resorts or hotels at Anjarle,
one must find rented house to stay. Local people are extremely friendly
and helpful. Some of them also provide rented accommodation in their
homes and serve delicious home-made food at a very low price.
How to reach Anjarle
Anjarle is situated around 24 km from Dapoli. State Transport (ST) buses
/ private shared jeeps, rickshaws run between Dapoli and Anjarle. You
can hire an auto rickshaw or drive down. Rented jeeps / cars are available.
Directions from Dapoli to
Anjarle:
• Take the Harnai road from Dapoli
• Before reaching Harnai take a right turn towards Khem (New Road). After 15 min drive you will see
the bridge over Anjarle creek. Cross this bridge to reach Anjarle.
(Road Route: Dapoli – Gimhavane – Asud Pul (bridge) – Saldure – Palande
– Khem – Anjarle)
Places to Stay:
As there are no hotels or beach resorts at Anjarle, one must find rented
house to stay.
You can also stay in beach resorts or
hotels at Karde, Murud, Harnai, Ladghar or Dapoli.