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Harihareshwar

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Konkan is dotted with some beautiful destinations and among them one is Harihareshwar. Just 175 kms from Pune Harihareshwar is one of the finest places in Maharashtra. This small place is famous for a temple on the sea shore and calm beaches. It is considered as one of the holiest places in India. Harihareshwar is surrounded by four hills and river Savitri flows through the town. People often consider this place as the Kashi of Southern India. Devghar is another name of this beautiful place because it is said that the place is blessed by Lord Vishnu. Other than a pilgrimage centre Harihareshwar possesses two unspoiled beaches one to the north and other to the south of the temple. Attractions Harihareshwar Temple – It is one of the ancient and famous temple of Maharashtra. Lord Shiva is the main deity of the temple. There are idols of Brahma - Vishnu - Mahesh and Devi Parvati in one temple and other temples in the premise are of Shri Kalbhairav and Shri Yogeshwari. The architectu