A ride along the West Coast- Temples of Konkan- Part 3/3

Part 2 Onwards (https://sushantgole.wordpress.com/2016/10/21/a-ride-along-the-west-coast-temples-of-konkan-part-2/) I left Guhagar and rode towards Ratnagiri, visiting a few more beach towns and temples on the way. Shri Dev Velneshwar (Shiv Mandir), Velneshwar The Shiva Temple of Velneshwar is located in the beach town by the same name. The village is just about 25 odd kms from Guhagar, but itContinue reading “A ride along the West Coast- Temples of Konkan- Part 3/3”

A ride along the West Coast- Temples of Konkan- Part 2

Tired with the arduous ride of the first day (https://sushantgole.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/a-ride-along-the-west-coast-temples-of-konkan/),  we chilled out at Ketaki Resort in the morning. The resort is really good, whether you are with your friends or with your family. The layout is like a typical Konkan home, with garden/plantation in the front, and beach at the back. This day wasContinue reading “A ride along the West Coast- Temples of Konkan- Part 2”

A ride along the West Coast- Temples of Konkan- Part 1

Konkan will always hold a special place in my heart. Many of my childhood vacations were spent at our native place till academic and professional pursuits almost stopped the visits. Over the years after the visits stopped, I read a few books, heard a few experiences from people about the dark practices followed by the people inContinue reading “A ride along the West Coast- Temples of Konkan- Part 1”