Pawas (Swami Swarupanand Ashram)
पावस
A tranquil village about 17 km south of Ratnagiri, where the ashram and samadhi of the saint Swami Swarupanand are pilgrimage sites for Marathi devotees.
Pawas lies on the banks of the Muchkundi River, surrounded by coconut palms and mango orchards. In the 20th century, the saint Swami Swarupanand (1903–1974) meditated here. His former home, ashram and samadhi (memorial shrine) draw devotees every day for meditation and worship. The setting is serene and tidy, and the ashram serves simple vegetarian meals. Pawas is also one of Ratnagiri's famous Alphonso mango growing areas, where fresh mangoes are available in April–May. It can be combined with Ganeshgule and Purnagad Fort as a southern half-day route.
Opening hours
Approx. 6:00 AM–8:00 PM (free)
Nearby sights
- Ganeshgule Temple & Beach
- Purnagad Fort
- Bhatye Beach
- Thibaw Palace
- Thiba Point
- Mandavi Beach
- Lokmanya Tilak Birthplace
- Ratnadurg Fort (Bhagwati Fort)