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	* [[Alphonso (mango)]]		* [[Alphonso (mango)]]

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Rameshwar Wadi
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Sindhudurg district|Sindhudurg]]
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'''Rameshwar''' also known as '''Rameshwar Wadi''' is a small town located on the coast of [[Sindhudurg]] District of [[Maharashtra]] on the west coast of [[India]]. A very old [[Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple]] is located in this town which is dedicated to the [[Hindu]] deity [[Shiva]].

[[Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth]] has developed a Mango Research Sub Centre over an area of about 90 acres, that has developed hybrids like Ratna, a cross between the [[Alphonso (mango)|Alphonso]] and Neelam variety, as well as the Kesar hybrid.<ref>[http://www.dbskkv.org/research/research_rsi_rameshwar.html Mango Research Sub-Centre, Rameshwar]</ref> Rameshwar also has a large number of [[coconut]] palms in addition to [[kokum]] (''Garcinia indica'') to boot, and is the home of the famed Alphonso mangoes.<ref name=":0">[http://sindhudurg.nic.in/Frames/English/historyculture.html History and Culture of Sindhudurg]</ref> Other fruits grown in the region are [[jackfruit]], [[chiku]] and [[guava]].<ref name=":0" />

==Etymology==
The ancient [[Sanskrit]] name of the town, Rameshwar is one of the names used to refer to Lord Shiva. The town is named after [[Shiva]] and its temple - [[Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple]], is located within the town boundaries.<ref>[http://aliveprojects.com/apps/sanskrit-baby-names/names-of-lord-shiva/ Sanskrit names of Lord Shiva]</ref>

== Pujare of Rameshwar ==
{{Main|Pujare (clan)}}
The original inhabitants of the region are the [[Pujare clan]] of the [[Maratha]] society. The temple rituals of [[Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple]] are performed by the Pujare. They are responsible for performing all the temple rituals, including [[Puja (Hinduism)|Puja]] and [[Aarti]], as well as taking care of the shivling and [[murti]]s. The Pujare act as counselors during Shri Dev Rameshwar festivities and festivals. They have a reputation for being learned and conduct prayer services for Lord Shiva.

In [[Maratha]] society, Pujare traditionally belonged to the priestly class in the [[Kshatriya]] community.

==Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple==
{{Main|Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple}}
A temple dedicated to the [[Hindu]] deity [[Shiva]] is located within the boundaries of Rameshwar Wadi.<ref>[http://www.rameshwar-vijaydurg.blogspot.in/ Rameshwar Blog]</ref> It is a historic temple built in 16th century. Its chief interest is the approach about 250 yards long, cut through rock fifty feet deep. The idol, a four-armed figure seated on a bull, is of solid silver said to weigh a hundred kilograms and is in good condition at present.<ref name="cultural.maharashtra.gov.in">[https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/RATNAGIRI/places_Vijaydurg.html Gazetteer of Ratnagiri District - Culture]</ref>

A fair is held for six days in the month of [[Magha (month)|Magha]] every year which is attended by about 5,000 people from nearby villages and towns.<ref name="cultural.maharashtra.gov.in"/> The fair starts 5 days before the day of worship.

== Beaches and marine life ==


The western side has two sandy and somewhat rocky beaches facing the [[Arabian Sea]]. One of them is towards the north near Vijaydurg and is located near the northern settlement of Ghariwadi while Rameshwar or Wafel Beach is to its south. Most of the fishing occurs on the northern beach as the water there is shallow and plentiful availability of marine life. Wade fishing is the most commonly used technique near this beach. The fishermen enter the water along with nets and fishing rods, avoiding use of boats due to shallow waters. The Wafel beach is deep towards the shoreline and is rarely used for fishing. Only boats can be used here for fishing activities due to the strong inward current and depth of water even near the shore.<ref>[http://rameshwar-vijaydurg.blogspot.in Rameshwar Blog]</ref>

A wide variety of fish such as [[Indo-Pacific king mackerel]] (surmai), [[Elopidae|lady fish]], [[pomfret]], [[sting ray]], [[hammerhead shark]], [[puffer fish]], [[mullet (fish)|mullet]], [[great white shark]], [[carp]], [[eel]], [[seer fish]], [[swordfish]] and a rarely occurring [[sailfish]] are spotted here. Other than these fishes, aquatic mammals like [[dolphin]], [[porpoise]] and [[whale]] are also found in the region and are quite commonly seen. Shellfish like [[lobster]], [[clam]], [[mussels]], [[common periwinkle]], [[oyster]], [[crayfish]] and many types of [[crabs]] are also abundantly found in this area.<ref name=":2">[http://rameshwar-vijaydurg.blogspot.in/search?updated-min=2008-01-01T00:00:00%2B05:30&updated-max=2009-01-01T00:00:00%2B05:30&max-results=3 Rameshwar Blog - Wildlife]</ref>

== Flora and fauna ==
[[File:Alphonso mango.jpg|thumbnail|Alphonso mangoes grown in plantations in and around Rameshwar]]
Commonly found animals in and around the town include [[red fox]], [[hyena]], [[rabbit]], [[mongoose]], [[sea otter]], [[barking deer]], [[giant squirrel]], [[langur]] and [[wild dog]]. [[Leopards]], [[wild cats]] and [[tigers]] are very rarely seen in the area due to sparse vegetation.<ref name=":2"/> Domestic [[cows]], [[bull]]s and [[Asian buffalo|buffalo]]s are quite a common site in the town. Residents of the town use bulls for farming and collect milk from cows and buffalos. Common reptiles include various kinds of snakes and lizards.<ref name=":2"/> Birds other than crows, sparrows and pigeons, that are commonly sited in the town are [[barn owl]], [[kingfisher]], [[kite]], [[cormorant]], [[stork]], [[egret]], [[red-whiskered bulbul]], [[pheasant]], [[tern]] and [[cuckoo]].<ref name=":2"/> Four species of crows exist in the region, of which [[jungle crow]] is the most commonly occurring species. Others are [[Carrion crow|carrion]], [[jackdaw]] and [[Rook (bird)|rook]].<ref name=":2"/>

The entire region is very sparsely vegetated. A wide variety of grasses and weeds are found abundantly in the region. The most commonly found fruiting trees are [[mango]], [[coconut]], [[jackfruit]], [[guava]], [[chiku]], [[ziziphus]] and [[garcinia]]. Most of these trees are grown in private plantations. Some of the flowering plants include [[chafa]], [[hibiscus]] and [[calotropis]] which can be found in the wild.<ref name=":2"/>

== Rameshwar Dockyard ==
{{Main|Rameshwar Dockyard}}
[[File:Girye Dock.jpg|thumbnail|Fishing boats docked at Rameshwar Dock]]
Rameshwar Dockyard, also known as Rameshwar Godi, is a tidal dockyard on the left bank of Waghotan river or Kharepatan Creek about 1.5 km from [[Vijaydurg Fort]]. The dockyard was built by [[Maratha Empire|Maratha]] [[Kanhoji Angre|Admiral Kanhoji Angre]] during the 17th century and was re-modelled by Anandrao Dhulap to increase its capacity to hold ships of as much as 500 tons. The length and width of the dock is 110 m x 75 m and the gateway is 7 m wide at its base and 11 m at the top without any gates. The bottom of the dock slopes upwards from the entrance. The wide base is designed to confer stability on the structure. The floor of the dockyard is made of lime mortar. This floor is now covered by a deposit of sediment more than 2 m thick.<ref name=":3">[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/27668722_Marine_archaeological_exploration_and_excavation_of_Vijaydurg_-_A_naval_base_of_the_Maratha_Period_Maharashtra_on_the_west_coast_of_India Marine archaeological exploration and excavation of Vijaydurg - A naval base of the Maratha Period, Maharashtra, on the west coast of India]</ref> The dockyard currently lies just a few meters away from a small Christian settlement. The occupation of the residents living nearby is mainly fishing.<ref>[http://rameshwar-vijaydurg.blogspot.in/ Rameshwar Blog]</ref>

== Shri Sidhhapoorti Ganesh Mandir ==
A temple dedicated to [[Hindu]] deity, [[Lord Ganesha]] was built in 2000.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title = Rameshwar-Vijaydurg: Shri Sidhhapoorti Ganesh Mandir|url = http://rameshwar-vijaydurg.blogspot.in/2015/12/shri-sidhhapoorti-ganesh-mandir.html|website = rameshwar-vijaydurg.blogspot.in|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref> This temple was built by a local resident of Rameshwar Wadi. It is located in the western part of the Wadi which is known as "Vatar". Although the temple lies entirely in the private premises of its builder, it is open for outsiders.<ref name=":1" /> Various festivities and pujas are carried out in the temple throughout the year. There is no separate administration or a priest appointed in the temple, the owner takes care of all the maintenance and other matters of the temple building and its premises. The temple building is entirely made using red rocks and concrete. Its area is about 600-700 sq ft, while the front yard (angan) on the temple building is approximately of the same size. A small tulsi vrindavan (a sacred tulsi grove) is located at the right outer corner of the front yard. To the left of the temple, many flowering plants are grown. The temple itself is located within many trees.
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== Mango Research Sub Centre ==
{{Main|Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth}}

The [[Government of Maharashtra]] established a Mango Research Sub Centre at Rameshwar in 1978. It is an agricultural research station under the jurisdiction of [[Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth]] (known as Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth before 12 February 2001), [[Dapoli]], District: [[Ratnagiri district|Ratnagiri]].<ref>[http://www.dbskkv.org/Research/Research_Stations_&_Organogram.html Dr B S Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth - Research Stations & Organogram]</ref>

The region of [[Konkan]] is distinguished from the rest of [[Maharashtra|Maharashtra State]] by virtue of its distinct agro-climatic conditions, soil types, topography, its location between the [[Sahyadri]] ranges and the [[Arabian Sea|Arabian sea]], crops and cropping pattern, land holdings, and socio-economic conditions of the farmers. As such, the problems in agriculture and allied sectors are also entirely different from the other parts of Maharashtra. The Mango Research Sub Station at Rameshwar was built as part of the plan implemented by the Government of Maharashtra to conduct research on location specific problems and disseminate the improved crop production technologies among the farming community.<ref>[http://www.dbskkv.org/about%20us.html DR . BALASAHEB SAWANT KONKAN KRISHI VIDYAPEETH - About Us]</ref>

== Gram Panchayat Rameshwar ==
Rameshwar Gram Panchayat (Village Panchayat) was established on 17 January 1989.<ref>[http://www.rameshwar-devgad.mahapanchayat.gov.in/web/190511_rameshwar-village-panchayat/hidden/-/asset_publisher/8jwDru8t4BBb/content/grampanchayat-rameshwar/2835817?redirect=http://www.rameshwar-devgad.mahapanchayat.gov.in/ Rameshwar - Village Panchayat Portal]</ref> The number of members is 9 and are elected from 3 divisions (prabhaags).<ref>[http://www.rameshwar-devgad.mahapanchayat.gov.in/web/190511_rameshwar-village-panchayat/hidden/-/asset_publisher/8jwDru8t4BBb/content/%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A4-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%B8%E2%80%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE/2835817?redirect=http://www.rameshwar-devgad.mahapanchayat.gov.in/ Sarpanch Elections - 2012-13]</ref>

== Mahashivratri Fair==
Every year, [[Maha Shivratri|Mahashivratri]] is extensively celebrated in this village. A huge fair is held in and around the premises of [[Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple]] during this festive time. It is the night of worship of [[Shiva]] and occurs on 13th night/14th day of the ''Krishna Paksha'' or Dark Half of the month [[Magha (month)|Magha]] according to the [[Hindu calendar]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/mahashivratri/eventcoverage/11821856.cms Times of India - Mahashivratri coverage]</ref> On this day, devotees observe fast and stay awake all night. Mahashivratri marks the night when [[Shiva]] performed the '[[Tandava]]'. It is also believed that on this day [[Shiva]] was married to [[Parvati|Parvati Ma]]. On this day Shiva devotees observe fast and offer fruits, flowers and [[Aegle marmelos|Bael]] leaves on ''Shiva Linga''.<ref>[http://www.mahashivratri.org/ Society for the Comfluence of Festivals in India]</ref> The fair lasts for six days and many devotees from surrounding regions as well as from across the state visit [[Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple]] during this festival. Huge processions are held during the festive night as well as the following day.<ref>[https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/RATNAGIRI/places_Vijaydurg.html The Gazetteer of Ratnagiri - Places of Interest (Vijaydurg)]</ref>

=== Maha Shivratri observances ===
The following table shows some of the observances of Mahashivratri:<ref>[http://www.calendarlabs.com/holidays/india/maha-shivratri.php Quick Facts: Mahashivratri]</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Date !! Day
|-
| 2008 || 5 March || Wednesday
|-
| 2009 || 23 February || Monday
|-
| 2010 || 12 February || Friday
|-
| 2011 || 3 March || Thursday
|-
| 2012 || 20 February || Monday
|-
| 2013 || 10 March || Sunday
|-
| 2014 || 27 February || Thursday
|-
| 2015 || 17 February || Tuesday
|-
| 2016 || 8 March || Tuesday
|}

== Transport ==
Rameshwar is located on MH SH 115 which connects with NH 17 50 km away from the town. It is well connected to neighbouring towns and cities.

=== State transport ===
[[MSRTC]] buses are available from all major towns as well as local buses that ply at regular intervals.<ref>[http://www.msrtc.gov.in/msrtc_live/index-eng.html MSRTC Services]</ref> Interstate buses of [[Goa]] State also ply from [[Panaji]] to [[Vijaydurg]], which can be used to reach Rameshwar Wadi.<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/46503498@N07/5810548557 Interstate Bus Service - Goa]</ref>

=== Driving directions ===
From [[Mumbai]]: Distance - 431 km Time - 7 hours 44 minutes<br />
From [[Pune]]: Distance - 353 km Time - 6 hours 50 minutes<br />
From [[Kolhapur]]: Distance - 143 km Time - 3 hours 20 minutes<br />
From [[Panaji]]: Distance - 182 km Time - 3 hours 31 minutes

=== Local transport ===
The local transport is motorised three-wheeler rickshaws. They are parked near the main bus stop and these are available without much bargaining.

=== Railways stations ===
Nearest railways stations are:
* [[Rajapur, Maharashtra|Rajapur]] Road Railway Station: 62 km, 1 hour 30 minutes
* [[Vaibhavwadi]] Road Railway Station: 63 km, 1 hour 20 minutes
* [[Nandgaon, Maharashtra|Nandgaon]] Road Railway Station: 63 km, 1 hour 20 minutes
* [[Kankavli]] Railway Station: 74 km, 1 hour 45 minutes
Local motorised three-wheeler rickshaws are available from all the above listed railway stations or one can hire private cars that are parked outside. MSRTC Buses also ply between these stations and Vijaydurg, which can be used to reach Rameshwar Wadi.

List of trains halting at the above-mentioned railway stations:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Train number !! Train name !! From station !! Destination station !! Runs from source on !! Halts at
|-
| 11003 || Tutari Express || Dadar || Sawantwadi Road || All days || Rajapur, Vaibhavwadi, Nandgaon, Kankavli
|-
| 01003 || CSTM Karmali Special || Mumbai CST || Karmali || Wednesdays || Kankavli
|-
| 12051 || Jan Shatabdi Express || Dadar || Madgaon || All Days || Kankavli
|-
| 50105 || Diva Sawantwadi Passenger || Diva (Panvel) || Sawantwadi Road || All Days || Rajapur, Vaibhavwadi, Nandgaon, Kankavli
|-
| 10103 || Mandovi Express || Mumbai CST || Madgaon || All Days || Rajapur, Vaibhavwadi, Kankavli
|-
| 12618 || Mangala Lakshadweep Express || Hazrat Nizamuddin(Delhi)|| Ernakulam Junction || All Days || Kankavli
|-
| 09310 || Indore Kochuveli Special || Indore || Kochuveli || Tuesdays || Kankavli
|-
| 22150 || Pune Ernakulm Super Fast Express|| Pune || Ernakulam Junction || Wednesdays and Sundays || Kankavli
|-
| 12133 || Mangalore Express || Mumbai CST || Mangalore Junction || All Days || Kankavli
|-
| 10111 || Konkan Kanya Express || Mumbai CST || Madgaon|| All Days || Rajapur, Vaibhavwadi, Kankavli
|-
| 22475 || Bikaner Coimbatore AC Super Fast || Bikaner || Coimbatore || Thursdays || Kankavli
|-
| 22629 || Dadar Tirunelveli Express || Dadar || Tirunelveli || Fridays || Kankavli
|-
| 16337 || Okha Ernakulam Express || Okha || Ernakulam Junction || Mondays and Saturdays || Kankavli
|-
| 22115 || Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Karmali AC Superfast || Lokmanya Tilak Terminus || Kamrmali || Thursdays || Kankavli
|}

=== Nearest airport ===
The nearest airport is [[Dabolim Airport]] in [[Goa]] which is 207 km away. Other airports are [[Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport]], [[Mumbai]] (437 km) and [[Pune Airport]] (366 km). Another airport located nearby is [[Ratnagiri Airport]], which is just 102 km from Rameshwar Wadi but currently, scheduled commercial air services are not available.

== Places of interest ==
* [[Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple]]
* Rameshwar Beach (Wafel Beach)
* Kalavshe Beach (Kolwadi)
* [[Rameshwar Dockyard]] (Godi)
* Hatti Mahal
* Sambhaji Angre Samadhi
* [[Shri Aday Durgay Temple]]
* Green Earth Eco-Park, Rameshwar
* [[Vijaydurg Fort]]
* Vijaydurg Beach
* [[Vijaydurg Port]]
* [[Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth]]'s Mango Research Sub Centre, Rameshwar(Girye)

== See also ==
{{Portal|India}}
* [[Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple]]
* [[Alphonso (mango)]]
* [[Pujare (clan)]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Sindhudurg district topics}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Sindhudurg district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Sindhudurg district]]

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