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If you are looking for tranquil beach and a dash of spiritual experience then Harihareshwar must feature in your tour itinerary. Harihareshwar is a popular tourist destination located in the Konkan coast in Maharashtra. The place is famous for its pristine white beaches. Harihareshwar regularly features among the finest sea shores in India. The literal meaning of Harihareshwar is ‘abode of Lord Shiva’. In the spiritual arena of India, Harihareshwar is also known as Dakshin Kashi. There is this famous ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Harihareshwar because of which the place is regularly visited by thousands of pilgrims every year.
Harihareshwar houses several ancient temples which are finest examples of mesmerizing Indian architectural style. These temples are wonderful reminders of glorious Indian history and ancient golden period. The beauty of the temples is accentuated by the presence of superbly crafted sculptures that depict the stories from the Hindu epics.
Harihareshwar has always been frequented by tourists and pilgrimages from all over the country. The place provides a soothing respite from the hustle-bustle of a hectic life. Harihareshwar essentially offers best of two worlds; cool, calm and serene beaches and spiritual abode. This popular tourist spot is full of scenic beauty and nature’s exquisiteness. Also known as ‘Kashi’ of southern India, Harihareshwar is just 175 Kms away from city of Pune.
The famous Shiva temple in Harihareshwar is believed to be thousand years old however it was res-structured in 1723 by First Bajirao Peshwa. There are idols of Hindu deities like Brahma-Vishnu and Mahesh along with Devi Parvati in the temple. There are other temples in the premises as well like Shri Kalbhairav and Shri Yogeshwari. Some of the other sightseeing places in and around Harihareshwar are, Gram devata Somajadevi, Laxmi Narayan temple, Bankot Fort, Jeevaneshwar Temple, Pure gold-cast Ganpati idol, Shrivardhan sea shore, Rupnarayan temple, Dighi Bandar, Janjira Fort and Bhairvnath, Kusumadevi, Rameshwar and Bharadhkol Vitthal Temple.
Earlier, Harihareshwar was better known for temples. In recent years, it has also gained reputation for its white beaches and dark woods. It is one of the most preferred weekend gateways for people from Mumbai and Pune.
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