Sangameshwar

Coordinates: 17°11′13″N 73°33′11″E / 17.187°N 73.553°E / 17.187; 73.553
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Sangameshwar Taluka
संगमेश्वर
Taluka
UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
415611
Telephone code02354
Vehicle registrationMH-08

Sangameshwar Taluka is a

Chhatrapati Shivaji was captured by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.[2]
Chhatrapati Sambhaji was tortured and executed in Tulapur.

Geography

The city lies on the confluence of the Shastri River and Sonavi River. To the east of the city lie the Western Ghats and to the west lies Ganpatipule. The region has a tropical climate. The 'rainy season' — the monsoon lasts normally from June till October. The dome of main temple is constructed of single piece of stone; lately extended for entrance.

Transportation

The nearest bus stand is Sangameshwar S.T. Stand (

MSRTC) nearly 4 km from Sangameshwar Road railway station
. The Sangameshwar railway station is located on National Highway 66 (Mumbai - Goa Highway). The nearest main bus depot is Devrukh of MSRTC nearly 13 km from Sangameshwar S.T. Stand from where you can reach to Sakharapa and then Kolhapur also from Devrukh you can reach to Ratnagiri and Lanja city.

Attractions

The Marleshwar temple entrance.
  • Konkan Railway
    ).

Gallery

  • Sangameshwar scenery
    Sangameshwar scenery
  • Karneshwar Temple
    Karneshwar Temple
  • Karneshwar Temple
    Karneshwar Temple
  • Suryanarayan Temple
    Suryanarayan Temple
  • Sapteshwar Temple
    Sapteshwar Temple
  • Sapteshwar Temple
    Sapteshwar Temple
  • Sapteshwar Temple Information Board
    Sapteshwar Temple Information Board
  • Devrukh - Marleshwar road
    Devrukh - Marleshwar road
  • Marleshwar waterfall
    Marleshwar waterfall

References

  1. ^ The headquarters was moved from the village of Sangameshwar to Devrukh in 1878."Devrukh". Ratnagiri District.
  2. . Retrieved 6 March 2012.