Anjarle
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| ?Anjarle Maharashtra • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 36 m (118 ft) |
| District(s) | Ratnagiri |
| Subdistrict | Dapoli |
| Codes • Pincode |
• 415714 |
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Anjarle is a village in the Dapoli taluka of Ratnagiri district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a small port located near the mouth of Jog river, about 4 miles south of Ade and 2 miles north of Suvarnadurga. The nearest railway station is Kolad, 110 miles to the south-east.[1]
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Anjarle is a small village nesting in the coastal flat strip of land popularly known as Konkan that lies between the Arabian Sea and the western hills of Maharashtra. Nature has blessed this terrain with abundance of its virgin beauty. The tropical forest keeps the hills lush green throughout the year. Rivers flow down the slopes providing for natural irrigation and navigation needs of the land and the people. Orchards overflowing with Alfonzo mangoes, coconuts, People are poor but healthy, simple, honest and God fearing. Traditions still rule. Local deity is superior to any Almighty God, and the village court enjoys limitless authority.
Lord Ganesh's Hill Temple on top of the cliff overlooks everything within and around Anjarle; the ocean going liners as they sail south from Mumbai, the fishermen in their small sail boats lingering closer to the coast, and the natives working hard in the paddy fields inland. Like any simpleton country folks, most Anjarlites believe that the Lord watches for their wellbeing.
Anjarle is famous for the ‘Kadyawarcha Ganpati’ (Ganesh temple situated on a cliff). This ancient and magnificent Ganesh temple was originally constructed using wooden pillars in around 1150. Later it was renovated during 1768 to 1780. Earlier people used to cross Anjarle creek (Jog River) in a boat and then climb the hill using steps that go through the Anjarle village. Recently a bridge has been constructed and you can take your car right up to the entrance of the temple.
The Ganesh idol is right-sided (its trunk curved towards the right, ("Ujwya Sondecha Ganpati") which is very rare. Kadyawarcha Ganpati is also considered as the live deity (a jagrut daiwat) who responds to distress calls of common people (nawsala pavnara Ganpati). The temple has a stone staircase on the right hand side to reach to the top of the temple (Kalas). You can get a magnificent view of the thick plantation of coconut trees, betel nut trees, Suvarnadurg Fort, blue sea and surrounding hills from the top. There is a pond in front of the temple where you can feed big fish and turtles. Beside the Ganesh temple there is a small but beautiful temple of Lord Shiva.
Anjarle also has a clean, unspoiled beach with white sand and surrounded by palms and trees. This Palm Beach is an ideal place to visit on a long weekend. Anjarle is a nice little, green village having all basic facilities. However, as there are no beach resorts or hotels at Anjarle, one must find rented house to stay. Local people are extremely friendly and helpful. Some of them also provide rented accommodation in their homes and serve delicious home-made food at a very low price
[edit] Geography
Anjarle is located at , about 20 km from Dapoli.[2] It has an average elevation of 10 metres (36 feet).
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[edit] Transportation
Anjarle is situated around 18 km from Dapoli. State transport buses, private transport jeeps and rickshaws run between Dapoli and Anjarle.
State Transport[ST] buses run at an interval of 30-45 minutes and are generally crowded. Buses start from Dapoli ST depot and drop you at Anjarle creek. Direct ST buses are available from DAPOLI to ANJARLE village now which go via the newly constructed bridge. Jeeps are nothing but private taxis. Generally 10-14 people board in a mahindra jeep/Trax. They charge ~10 Rupees for travel between Anjarle and Dapoli. They are available thru the day and evenings. They start near Dapoli ST stand. Ask anyone on street for exact location and they will guide you to ground where jeeps are waiting for passengers. As soon as required number of people board a jeep, driver will start journey.
3-Seater Autorickshaw is also available for commuting between Anjarle and Dapoli. They charge in range of 100 Rupees for the distance.
Unless stated ST Buses, Auto and jeep will drop you at Anjarle creek. You have to take a small ferry to cross creek and enter Anjarle village. Charges for ferry are 3-5 Rupees per person one-side. Note that Ferry boats are available only from Sunrise to Sunshine.
Alternatively, you can take Autorickshaw to go acroos creek. Autorickshaw will take a detour via newly constructed bridge and drop you in Anjarle village. This option is very useful in rainy season or late evenings whe crossing creek in a ferry boat could be risky/uncomfortable. Autorickshaw will charge 10rs/per person for the ride.
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