Sansthan Shreedev Ganpatipule

The Ganesh Temple at Ganpatipule in the Ratnagiri district of Konkan is very ancient, right from the Peshwas. In ancient literature like Mudgal - Puran etc. this Lambodara's (Ganesh) temple is referred to as "Paschim Dwar-Devata" (Western Sentinal God).  Ganpatipule is one of the "Ashta Dwar Devatas" (Eight Welcoming Deities) of the subcontinent and is known as the Western Sentinal God. Pandanus Odoratissimus. During the reign of Muguls (about 1600 years before), there was a 'kevada' (Flower tree). Jungle at the foot of the hill where the temple of 'Swayambhu' Ganapati is presently situated.