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Photos Of Laxmi Keshav Temple
Ganpatipule, Maharashtra, India
The Laxmi Keshav Temple in Kolisare is a place of ethereal beauty, tucked away in a dense, jungle-like valley. This temple is famous for its stunning idol of Lord Vishnu (Keshav), which is carved from a single piece of rare black Shaligram stone brought from the Gandaki River in Nepal. The idol is about 5 feet tall and is considered one of the most beautiful examples of ancient sculpture in Maharashtra. It features intricate carvings of the Dashavatar (ten incarnations of Vishnu) around the main deity. The temple itself is a simple, elegant structure that sits at the bottom of a valley, surrounded by towering trees and a natural stream that flows year-round. This stream, known as the 'Teertha,' provides holy water that is used for the daily anointing of the deity. The atmosphere here is remarkably cool and silent, even during the peak of summer, thanks to the thick forest canopy that blocks out the sun. Legend has it that the idol was hidden in a local pond for years to protect it from invaders before being installed in its current location in 1510. The walk down to the temple involves descending about 150 to 200 stone steps, which are shaded by mango and cashew trees. Visitors often feel as if they have stepped back in time into a Vedic age hermitage. The temple is not just a religious site but a natural sanctuary where the biodiversity of the Konkan is preserved. It is a must-visit for anyone seeking silence and a deep connection with nature and art:
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