Kelshi

Kelshi Beach

Just outside the Kelshi village is the lovely Kelshi beach, which stretches for 2.5 kms and the sunsets here are lauded to be spectacular. Apart from the beaches Kelshi is well known as a pilgrim center, thanks to the Mahalaxmi temple and the Yaqub baba dargah. There also is a Siddhivinayak Ganpati temple in the main village street of Kelshi. A number of important festivals is also celebrated every year in Kelshi, in a manner that still preserves the traditions of yore.

Reaching Kelshi

Kelshi located towards the northern end of Ratnagiri district and although is located very close to Dapoli, its not necessary to go throgh Dapoli to reach Kelshi. Kelshi in fact is closer to Mumbai and Pune than Dapoli. From Goregaon on the NH 17 a right turn takes you to Kelshi via Mandangad. Kelshi is approximately 200 Kms from Pune and the deistance between Mumbai to Kelshi is about 215 Kms

Mahalaxmi Temple - Kelshi..

Mahalakshmi temple was built during the Peshwa regime and the idol is believed to be swayambhu with a powerful diety. The temple also has the idols of Lord Ganpati and Lord Shiva. This temple located in Kelshi at the base of the Utambare hill. Near the temple is Yakub Baba Dargah and is believed that the darshan of Mahalakshmi temple is incomplete without a visit to the dargah.

Kelshi - The Real Konkan..

A trip to Kelshi is a perfect weekend getaway from Pune to the rustic charm of Konkan and its serenity. If you want to taste the real village life in konkan, Kelshi is the ideal getaway. A place of religious significance, besides having a long history Kelshi also has one of the most beautiful beach in Dapoli region.

Secular outlook of Shivaji

Dargah of Yaqub Sarvari - the 11th spiritual leader of Shivaji is located in Kelshi. Shivaji Maharaj visited Yakub baba in year 1661 and 1676 and sought his blessings. Shivaji donated 653 acres for the dargah to be built.

Distance from Major cities

Pune to Kelshi 200

Mumbai to Kelshi 275

Kolhapur to Kelshi 370

Nagpur to Kelshi 900

Ahm'bad to Kelshi 750

B'lore to Kelshi 875

Yaqub Baba Durgah

Yaqub Baba durgah is located at Kelshi.Kelshi is to be incomplete without a visit to the Yaqub Baba dargah. The work on the dargah was initiated by Shivaji maharaj and was continued by Sambhaji Maharaj, and Bajirao - I completed the work on the dargah

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