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Koleshwar Temple
- Kolthare,Maharashtra
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Overview
Shri Dev Koleshwar is an ancient Shiva temple located in Kolthare, a village in the Dapoli Taluk of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra. The main deity being worshipped in this temple is Lord Shiva. This shrine belongs to the category of ancient Hindi Shiva temples located in Maharashtra. This temple sees colossal crowd on the Tuesdays and Fridays. According to the priests, the temple's theerth is powerful of curing many diseases and ailments.
Festivals
All the important, auspicious religious days are observed here. Some important festivals being celebrated in this temple are Pournima, New Year day, Vaikuntha Ekadasi, Amavasya, Oonjal Festival, Navratri Utsav, Makara Sakranthi in January, Maha Shivratri, Sapthami Pooja and Masi Festival.
How to Reach Dapoli
Airport
The Nearest Airport is Ratnagiri.
Railways
The nearest train station is Khed.
Road
Dapoli is 240KMs from Mumbai along Mumbai-Goa Highway.
Temple Address
Koleshwar Temple,
Kolthare,
Dapoli,
Maharashtra.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM.