Ganpatipule Temple

According to a local folk lore, the Hindu god, Ganapati ,
taking umbrage by a remark made by a native lady,
moved to Pulé पुळे (a few km ahead of the town) from his
original abode of Gulé. Thus the region was named
Ganpati-pulé.
400 years old Ganpati image at Ganpatipule is said to
have sprung up from the soil. This deity faces the West,
so as to guard the western gates, unlike deities in other
Indian temples who face the east. The temple is at the
base of a hill, and pilgrims walk around ( pradakshina)
the hill as a mark of respect.

Geography and History
Ganpati temple
Ganapatipule is approximately 375 km. south of Mumbai,
along the Konkan Coast. Ganapatipule is a very small
town with about 100 houses, having one of the most
spectacular beaches along the Konkan Coast – an idyllic
getaway that attracts peace-seekers, beach lovers, and
pilgrims alike. The temple of Swayambhu (self-
originated) Ganesh is much frequented by thousands
every year. The God is considered to be the Paschim
Dwardevta (Western Sentinel God of India), and those
who visit Ganapatipule, make it a point to pay their
respects to this deity. Aside from its clean beach and
clear waters, Ganapatipule is rich in flora, including
mangroves and coconut palms.
Climate
Winter (late October to mid-February) is the most
pleasant season, with temperatures dropping at nights.
From March, the temperature starts rising but rarely
crosses 30 °C. May is the hottest month with
temperatures reaching 35 °C. The monsoon lasts from
June to October, when rains are usually plentiful and
regular.
Demographics
Marathi is the most widely spoken language. Hindi and
English are understood and spoken by many.
Tourism
With the development of tourism, a number of resorts
and hotels opened in this small town, the most
significant of which is the Maharastra Tourism
Development Corporation resort near the beach. The
Best Western Blue Ocean hotel, 4 km away from the heart
of the town near Malgund is also near the beach. There
are a few smaller hotels in this town, which include
Atharva Residency Abhishek Resorts and Tranquility.
Culture
Many festivals are celebrated along the Konkan Coast.
Among the most significant are Gauri Ganapti and Magh
Chaturthi (the fourth day of the lunar month of Magh,
believed to be the birth date of Lord Ganapati).
Nearby places
Velneshwar
The beautiful village of Velneshwar, situated north of the
Shastri River, has its own peaceful, coconut-fringed
beach, where one can relax in tranquility. The village
comes alive each year during the Maha Shivaratri fari,
when pilgrims in large numbers visit the Old Shiva
Temple.
Ratnagiri
About 24 km away from Ganapatipule lies the district
headquarter town, Ratnagiri . The region has a long
illustrious past and is even mentioned in Indian
mythology.