Anjarle

Anjarle is one of the finest places in Konkan. It is just 20 km from Dapoli. It is famous for the ‘Kadyawarcha Ganpati’ Ganesh temple situated on a cliff. This ancient and magnificent Ganesh temple was originally constructed using wooden pillars in around 1150. Later it was renovated during 1768 to 1780. Earlier people used to cross Anjarle creek Jog River in a boat and then climb the hill using steps that go through the Anjarle village. Recently a bridge has been constructed and you can take your car right up to the entrance of the temple.

The Ganesh idol is right-sided its trunk curved towards the right, "Ujwya Sondecha Ganpati" which is very rare. Kadyawarcha Ganpati is also considered as the live deity a jagrut daiwat who responds to distress calls of common people nawsala pavnara Ganpati. The temple has a stone staircase on the right hand side to reach to the top of the temple Kalas. You can get a magnificent view of the thick plantation of coconut trees, betel nut trees, Sunadurg Fort, blue sea and surrounding hills from the top. There is a pond in front of the temple where you can feed big fish and turtles. Beside the Ganesh temple there is a small but beautiful temple of Lord Shiva.