Taluka : Dapoli
District : Ratnagiri
Category : Religious, Adventure, Nature and Wildlife

Keshavraj Madir, Asud

Vishnu Temple in a Sacred Grove and Forest Trail

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How to
Reach

Road till village Asud. From there a walk through the plantation of Areca Nuts and Coconut reach to the base of a hill. A flight of stairs till the temple. Parking is very limited.

Best Time to
Visit

This place provides different charm at every turn of year. Best time is between September (late Monsoon) to March when weather is cool and pleasant.

How Much Time Do You Need?

2 to 3 hours, as walk from Parking area to the temple is through hills and areca palm groves, and has quiet a steep climb

About Keshavraj Madir, Asud

It is an ancient temple situated in the village of Asud. From all the sides, the temple is paved by stone pavements. The main deity is Shree Vishnu. A small climbing route with well-built steps, leads to the temple. Temple is surrounded by the forest, giving an experience of a jungle trek. Tall trees of beetle nuts, coconut & mangoes make it a lush green environment throughout the year. The ancient heritage beauty of the temple takes you to the complete serene and beautiful experience of nature. It is believed by the locals that the temple was built by Pandvas overnight

It is a lord Vishnu temple, calling the three and a half feet tall idol  Laxmipati, which defines the meaning. The water channel near the temple provides perennial water through a chamber, Gomukh (cow-shaped outlet). We can wash our feet here before entering the temple. There is a lord Ganesh idol to the left of the temple. Temple is facing south

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