Hedvi

Hedvi in Guhagar (celebrated across Maharashtra's Konkan coastline as one of Western India's most spiritually rare, architecturally exquisite, and geographically dramatic seaside pilgrimage destinations, home to the sacred 10 armed Dashabhuja Ganesha Temple and the astonishing natural sea gorge of Bamangal Ghal), located along the southern shores of Guhagar in Maharashtra, stands as a prime Konkan cultural sanctuary.

Consecrated during the Peshwa period in the late 18th century by the Kelkar family on a peaceful hillock overlooking the Arabian Sea, the temple enshrines an exceedingly rare 3 foot tall monolith idol of Lord Ganesha sculpted from pure white marble transported from the Gandaki River region of Kashmir and Nepal, distinguished by ten divine arms holding celestial weapons and riding a fierce lion mount rather than the traditional mouse.

It's the home of the rare 10 armed Dashabhuja Lakshmi Ganesh idol carved with Goddess Lakshmi seated on his left lap in royal abhay mudra, the sacred hillock shrine complex surrounded by flowering coconut and betel nut plantations, the astonishing coastal geological wonder of Bamangal Ghal (a 35 foot deep, 2 foot wide natural vertical fissure carved into solid black basalt rock where crashing high tide sea waves shoot upward into the sky like a colossal 100 foot natural water fountain), the secluded black sand and pebble cove of Hedvi Beach, the ancient Sri Uma Maheshwari and Durgadevi sub shrines, and an intensely tranquil, spiritually uplifting atmosphere where sacred Ganesh Stotras harmonize with the powerful roar of the Arabian Sea surf.

It represents a rich 250 year-old Peshwa Ganapatya heritage, rare white marble iconography, and coastal geological marvels where 10 armed Dashabhuja idols, Bamangal water geysers, black sand coves, and coconut wadis unite in Hedvi Guhagar.

Located in Hedvi village along coastal MSH 4, it sits just 22 km south of Guhagar town, 6 km from Velneshwar Beach, 50 km from Chiplun Railway Station (Konkan Railway), 65 km from Ratnagiri, and 295 km from Mumbai, easily accessible by MSRTC state bus, private car, or taxi via Chiplun and Guhagar.

10 Armed White Marble Monolith & Peshwa Heritage

The 3 foot tall white marble idol of Dashabhuja Ganesh is unique in India, depicting Ganesha seated on a roaring lion with ten arms holding weapons of cosmic protection.

Devotees believe worshipping Dashabhuja Ganapati dispels chronic obstacles, confers family prosperity, and protects households from negative energies.

Truth is, witnessing the morning Aarti when the white marble deity is illuminated by brass oil lamps while temple bells chime is deeply moving.

Bamangal Ghal: 100 Ft Natural Sea Water Geyser

Natural Basalt Gorge: Located on the rocky coast 2 km from the temple, Bamangal is a sheer 35 foot deep chasm carved by marine erosion into solid basalt rock.

High Tide Geyser: During high tide, powerful ocean swells surge into the narrow crevice, forcing a dramatic vertical water jet roaring up to 100 feet into the air.

Hedvi Beach & Southern Guhagar Circuit

Hedvi Beach Cove: A quiet, unspoiled shoreline lined with coconut palms and black sea pebbles, ideal for peaceful sunset contemplation.

Guhagar Temple Circuit: Hedvi pairs smoothly with visits to ancient Velneshwar Shiva Temple, Vyadeshwar Mandir, Guhagar Beach, and Gopalgad Fort.

After seeking blessings at Hedvi Dashabhuja Ganesh Temple, witness the natural geyser at Bamangal Ghal, relax on Velneshwar Beach, or tour historic Guhagar.