Ganeshgule Temple & Beach
गणेशगुळे
An ancient Ganesh temple by the sea near Pawas. Legend says it was the original site of the Ganpatipule deity, and the beach is almost deserted.
Ganeshgule lies about 20 km south of Ratnagiri. The ancient Ganesh temple sits on a small hill by the sea. Local legend holds that Ganesh first manifested here before 'moving' to Ganpatipule, which is why it is often called 'Old Ganpatipule'. Outside the temple stretches a long, quiet sandy beach with almost no commercial facilities, suited to travelers who want to avoid crowds. It can be visited together with the Pawas ashram. The roads are narrow, so you need to drive yourself or hire a private car.
Opening hours
Approx. 6:00 AM–8:00 PM (free)
Nearby sights
- Pawas (Swami Swarupanand Ashram)
- Purnagad Fort
- Bhatye Beach
- Thibaw Palace
- Thiba Point
- Mandavi Beach
- Lokmanya Tilak Birthplace
- Ratnadurg Fort (Bhagwati Fort)