Redi Ganapati Mandir Ratnagiri – Guide
The Redi Ganapati Mandir at Redi is located about 30 km from Vengurla in the coastal district of Ratnagiri in the Konkan region. The deity of the temple is the seated form of Lord Ganesha and is about 15 meters in height. The most amazing thing is that the idol was recovered from beneath the earth after a local man had a dream of the buried idol of the god and started digging the area.
History of this Temple
On April 18, 1976, Sadanand Nagesh Kambli, a truck driver, parked his truck at a particular spot. This truck used to go from Reddy’s mine to the port. The trucker fell asleep there and had a dream. In the dream, Lord Ganesha gave him divine form and asked him to dig at the same place, as he is residing there. He had great faith in Lord Ganesha.
As per his dream, he started digging there and to the amazement of all the villagers, there was a solid two-handed idol of Lord Ganesha carved in the rock appeared. The date was 1 May 1976. After seeking an omen from the village-deity, it was decided to build Redi Ganapati Mandir at the same place and establish this deity.
Redi Ganapati Mandir Ratnagiri Timings
Redi Ganapati Mandir Ratnagiri opens at 6:00 AM in the morning and close at 7:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
| Sunday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
| Monday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
| Tuesday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
| Thursday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
| Friday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Mama-Bhanja Rocks
Also at a considerable distance from the beach of the beach, you can see a couple of large triangular rock pinnacles in the middle of the sea where some unknown equipment is placed on top of the pinnacle.
Shri Devi Mauli Temple
This five hundred year old temple is locally known as Shri Mauli Devi Mandir, which is also the “Gram Daivat” of the village as Mauli Devi is situated in the centre of the village.
Redi Port
The existing port in the village is located along the Konkan coast in Vengurla taluka. Presently there are two jetties functioning in the port which are being used only for lighterage operations.
Yashwant Fort
It is also known as Redi Fort, situated on top of a small hill, north of Jitpur Bay and south of Maharashtra.
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How to reach Redi Ganapati Mandir Ratnagiri
By Air- The nearest airport from Redi Ganapati Mandir Ratnagiri is Goa Airport which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Redi Ganapati Mandir Ratnagiri is Redi railway station which is at a distance of few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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