Religious/ Spiritual

The Someshwar Temple is a fantastic and ancient Hindu temple. The temple was built in the Satwahana legacy.

Someshwar Temple is in Akshi which is only 3 km away from Alibag. Enroute to the beach there are many shilas. One of the shilas is close to the Someshwar Mandir. This temple is situated near the deepasthambh.

Lord Shiva is otherwise known as Someshwar. There is a story that Shiva once drank an ocean of poison. He churned the poison and that turned into nectar. Tourists and visitors visit the temple to get the blessings of the divine.

The Nagoba Mandir is about 20 minutes from Saswane Beach and 16 km from Alibaug . Inside bells are hung clusters or single. Devotees come here to pray for good luck and return to tie the bells when their wishes are granted. This temple is home to snakes which are not poisonous and the central idol is covered with them. The temple houses the samadhi of a saint known to possess divine powers. There is a sign `Nagobacha Tappa’ which warns people that snakes roam around the temple.

The Nagoba Mandir is 16 km away from Alibag. It is at a distance of 20 minutes walk from the Saswane Beach.

Once inside the temple one is greeted with bells and bells which are hung in clusters. The bells are in groups of 4, 6 and 12. There is only one Cymbal.

The Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple is 13 km from Alibag. This is a very famous Shiva temple. The temple is on a 900 feet high hill. To get to the temple one has to climb a flight of 5000 well paved stairs. One forgets the tiredness as soon as one enters the temple premises.

This temple premises comprises of various small temples. The Shiva temple is the main temple. The height of the Lord is 54 ft. Behind the temple is the Pushkarna Kund. No one is allowed to access the Kund because of some mishaps in the past.

Bhavani is a furious look of Hindu goddess Devi. Bhavani means "giver of life". She is the power of nature and the source of energy.

The Jai Bhavani Temple dates back to the 12th century. The deity is seen with eight arms holding weapons. She is also bearing the head of Mahishasura who was a demon. The goddess had slain the demon at Mysore. It with this incident that Dussehra is celebrated with pomp and joy. Every day prayer to the goddess starts early in the morning from 5 am.

Shri Hanuman Temple is in the premises of the Kanakeshwar Devesthan temple. It is a small temple but the deity is very powerful. The scenic beauty of the temple situated on top of a hill cannot be expressed in words. One has to see it with one’s own eyes to believe it.

Hanuman is a monkey god and an ardent devotee of Rama. This god is said to have an important role in finding Sita in the gardens of Ravana. He went across seven seas to locate Sita Mata and bring the news of her plight to Rama.

Just behind the Kanakeshwar Temple is a large Kund circular in shape. It is known as the Pushkarna Kund.

Visitors are not allowed to access the Pushkarna Kund. Some accidents had taken place in and around the Kund some time in the past.

Also there is a forest near by which is very dense. Poisonous snakes and panthers are the owners of the forest.

The Brahma Kund is a great work. It is on the hill top. There are two kunds the shiv pool and the Brahma’s pond. Brahma Kund is a rectangular tank which is encircled by steps on all the 4 sides. It is a very beautiful site. The site is excellent for photography.

There is a small Maruti Mandir in its vicinity. As one nears the temple one can see a small statue with an encoding ‘Mirchi Baba’. This encoding was done in the year 1612.

This pool was created by the water which was collected after Lord Brahma bathed lord Krishna.

Sant Dnyaneshwar's Samadhi Mandir is a highly revered religious spot located in Alandi. The Mandir is the gateway to Alandi town and is placed well before the bridge leading to the town. Saint Dnyaneshwar lived a short span of time at this place. The Sant inspired the population in Maharashtra to offer prayers to Lord Panduranga.

Ram Mandir in Alandi is one of the important temples in the town. The temple is dedicated to Ram, one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Ram Navami during February-March is a major celebration in this temple.

The temple attracts huge draw of pilgrims all through the year. This temple is placed at a walking distance from the town. For those pilgrims to offer prayers to Lord Ram, Ram temple in Alandi is a perfect temple to get mental peace and tranquility. The temple itself is located at the bank of Indrayani River in a serene environment.

Pundalik Mandir, also known as Bhakta Pundalik Mandir, is located at a serene and scenic location at Pandharpur on the banks of Chandrabhaga River flowing nearby Alandi. It is a small temple enshrining Pundalik, the legendery figure associated with the Hindu God Vithoba. Pundalik is believed to have brought Vithoba to Pandharpur.