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The temple of lord ganesh is located in the Konkan coastal region’s Ratnagiri district.There are eight doors to the eight major gods of India. The Ganpatipule Temple in Western India is the eighth of the principal gods, and it is a temple steeped in myths around its construction.
‘Poole’ in Ganpatipule refers to sand dunes. Since Lord Ganesh arose from the sand dunes, this region came to be known by the name Ganpatipule.Together with the breathtakingly gorgeous architecture of the new temple and a sandy beach that plays with the endless blue-and-white waves.
It’s a gorgeous temple where you feel at ease and filled with devotion.The idol is thought to be the Paschim Dwardevata and faces west, which is unique.Situated approximately a kilometer away from Ganpatipule town, at the foot of an Arabian Sea hill, the temple dates back more than 400 years. The temple was constructed around what is believed to be Lord Ganesh the stony face of the hill. A copper deity of Ganapati riding a lion is also housed in the temple.
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessibility is available for the temple’s outside section.
How to reach there :
The temple is conveniently accessible by road from Ratnagiri City ,it is located around 23 km from the center, near Areware Beach. Also available is public transportation.
Where to eat :
There are lots of hotels and good restaurants close to the temple.
Nearby Location :
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An excellent religious place and nicely explained through photos dear @Praniketmore 
I visited here in 2001 and have a few memories + a few photos taken from a Kodak Film camera 
Is Ganpatipule a part of the AshtaVinayak?
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@Praniketmore ,excellent post. I could travel down the memory lane through your post. I have visited twice and wanting to visit again. The description is apt and would attract many to this major pilgrimage site and tourist attraction alike.
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@TusharSuradkar ,Ganapati pule is not part of ashta vinayakas(Pali, mahad in Raigad district,lenyadri, ozar,ranjangaon, morgaon,theur in Pune district and sidhtek in ahmdanagar district). All are nearby pune and must visit places
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Thank you @TusharSuradkar It’s good to know that you have been to this lovely temple in the past and that you enjoy using the Kodak camera. Thank you for your kind words.and Ganpatipule is not included in Ashtavinayak.
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Thank you @NGUDAPE for your appreciation and kind word ,It’s good to know that you have been to this lovely temple in the past.
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This is on my bucket list from ages but couldn’t make it. It’s high time for me. Let’s see.
A wonderful post and photos though, @Praniketmore .
Cheers!
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Wonderful post 
Amazing Shots 
@Praniketmore
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Excellent post, my dear @Praniketmore … Great!
All photos are nice… 
Firstly, photo #12 is really breathtaking! Did you shoot the aerial view from hill top?
Ganapati riding a lion is a rare pose - have you any photo of it?
Great details & information - very interesting text!
Overall very good - thanks for sharing.
Regards
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Excellent post @Praniketmore . I had been to this lovely place in my childhood. The famous Marathi movie ‘Navra maza navsacha’ was shot here. You have captured great pics. These photos reminded me of the good old days spent with family. Planning to soon visit this temple. 
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Thank you @AjitThite da It is around 23 kilometers and takes 1 hour by bike car from Ratnagiri railaway station. I hope you will try to visit this place soon on your bucket list. Thanks for appriciation .
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Thank you @SaylliWalve1 for appriciation and reading my post
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Thank you, @TravellerG sir, for your appreciation. As for the images, they are not authorized to be taken at the main Gabha, on the official website, or from any other source.
The photo #12 was shot from Hilli Road, which runs parallel to the coastal for about 12 kilometers.the movietic scenario, which lasts for thirty minutes, is a magnificent experience because of the hill curves…thank you .
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Excellent click @Praniketmore 
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I have visited many times but every time there are many devotees. Very crowded place but you are lucky that there are few devotees.
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Thanks for apriciation @ShubhamWaman Yes, I go there during off-season so there are few peoples.
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@Praniketmore
Eine sehr gute Beschreibung zu dieser Tempelanlage und wunderbare Bilder vom Tempel und der tollen Aussicht auf das Meer
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Thanks for apriciation @Annaelisa …
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Okay…I got it… Photography is prohibited inside the Sanctum… The same rule is in South India also.
Photo #12 has excellent cinematic effect and is also very colourful - lively shot!
Thanks for your detail reply, dear @Praniketmore .
Hope to see more from you…
PS
Incidentally, one of your post is “Featured” - congratulations!..
All the best, dear
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Thank you @TravellerG sir for your support .
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Most sincerely welcome… dear
@Praniketmore
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