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The gorgeous beach village of Ganapatipule in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra is amongst the virgin beaches on the Konkan coast. The pristine air, the blue waters, the golden sands and the emerald pastures add to the beauty of the holy land of Ganapatipule. The locals believe that Ganapatipule is blessed. They say that in an age when men were devout and miracles were the norm, the scriptures talked of four Dwardatas (welcoming deities) to the sub-continent, and they marked Ganapatipule as the western deity.

Location

Ganapatipule is a sleepy hamlet in the Ratnagiri district of southwest Maharashtra in India, around 375 km off Mumbai by road. Untouched by commercialism, the pastoral beauty of the village is enhanced manifold by the six kilometers of virgin beach on the breathtaking Konkan coastline.

Attraction of the Beach
Besides the beach Ganapatiphule is an important pligrimage centre. The temple of the 'Swayambhu Ganapati' is known for its unique idol of Lord Ganapati and its magnificient temple ('Swayambhu' or self originated, not manmade, 'Ganapati' or the lord of 'ganas' or army. 'Pule' or sand dune. That's how the name Ganapatiphule). The temple is 400 years old and is at the foot of a hillock. Most piligrims believe in taking a 'pradakshina' around the hill instead of just the temple. (Pradakshina is a form of showing obeisance wherein devotiees walk in a circle around the idol of the deity or around the temple in which the idol is housed ).

The idol placed in the sanctum sanctorum or the Garbhagriha has been painstakingly preserved. At sunrise and sunset, a shaft of golden light penetrates the Garbhagriha and illuminates the idol.

From a top the hill, one has an idyllic view of a small creek that winds its way across the beach and goes behind the hill. This natural curve is very interesting and one can wade on foot across the two shoals of the creek. Rowboats provide hours of enjoyment and the sight inland is one of swaying palm trees and the jungles.
Festivals
Six times in a year, the temple becomes the hub of grand activity. Come Bhadrapad (end-august-mid September) and the festivities commence and continue for five days. The villager's and pilgrims join enthusiastically in a procession honoring the Lord. The smaller idol of Ganapati is placed in an ornate palanquin, and carried on the shoulders of the devotees through the village.
Best Eating Place
Local fish curries (since Ganapatiphule is a piligrimage destination, you may get non-vegetarian food just on the outsklirts of the village), rice and 'konkam kadi'(a pink coloured liquid, either to be drunk after food or had with rice ; the 'kokam kadi' is a highly digestive drink and neutralises all effects of spicy food ). Vegetarians can also feast on simple but tasty fare: dal, vegetables prepared with coconut base and 'modak' (a favorite dish of Ganesh). Apart from this, The holy land of Ganapatipule offers excellent vegetarian food.
Facilities
Ganapatipule provides ample accommodation options. There are the luxury beach resorts and cottages on one hand. For the budget tourists the dormitories and the lodging in the local village houses are possible.
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