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Harihareshwar | |
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Town | |
 A view of Harihareshwar beach | |
  Harihareshwar Location of Harihareshwar in Maharashtra  Harihareshwar Harihareshwar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°59′42″N 73°01′30″E / 17.995°N 73.025°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Raigad |
| Taluka | Shrivardhan |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 402110 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-05 |
| Climate | Cwb |
Harihareshwar is a town in Raigad district, in Maharashtra, India. It is surrounded by three hills named Harihareshwar, Harshinachal and Pushpadri.[1] The river Savitri enters the Arabian Sea from the town of Harihareshwar. Towards the north of the town is the temple of Lord Harihareshwar, said to have been blessed by Lord Shiva. Hence Harihareshwar is often referred to as Dev-ghar or "house of God". It is also known as Dakshin Kashi.[1][2]
Besides a major pilgrimage center, Harihareshwar is a popular beach resort with two beaches, one to the north and the other to the south of the temple. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation has a resort on the south beach. Harihareshwar, along with Shrivardhan and Diveagar Beach forms a popular weekend beach destination from Pune (190 km) and Mumbai (210 km).
The Kalbhairav Jayanti Utsav (Festival on Birthday of Deity Kalbhairav) was initiated by Mr. Yashawant Balawant Nagle who was Sardar of Queen of Janjira Administering Harihareshwar village. He donated quite a large part of his property for funding the Temple management.
- ^ a b "Dakshin Kashi of India". Aaj Tak.
- ^ "Dakshin Kashi Of India - The Hindu". The Hindu.