Marleshwar is a location in the Ratnagiri district in the Indian state of Maharashtra’s Sangameshwar subdivision. It takes roughly one and a half hours to drive to this modest Shiva Temple. The Temple is accessible by climbing 300–400 steps, which are surrounded by refreshment kiosks to keep the ascending pilgrims hydrated. The spectacular Dhareshwar Waterfalls can be seen from a small observation platform on the grounds of the Shiva Temple, which is located inside a cave. Numerous thousands of worshippers go to the temple each year and bathe in the neighboring Bav River.
Although Marleshwar Temple is most well-known for its religious beliefs, adrenaline seekers also frequent this location in significant numbers. [Reference needed] This temple’s difficult yet exhilarating pathways and its natural surroundings make it a vacation spot for nature lovers. It is surrounded by the Sahyadri range and the Dhareshwar Waterfalls.
On the day of ‘Makarsankranti’ a celebration of the marriage of Marleshwar and Girijadevi takes place. On ‘Mahashivratri’ and ‘Tripuri Poornima’ there is a fair. Marleshwar name may have come from Maral village .
How to reach to Marleshwar
The distance from Kolhapur to Marleshwar is 93 KM. If you have a vehicle then you can drive from Kolhapur via Panhala, Ambha ghat, and Marleshwar. There are buses from Kolhapur central bus stand but not sure about exact timings so enquire about it at the bus depot.
Some people catch the Ratnagiri bus and get down at Devrukh which is 19 km from Marleshwar but this is the long route and the shorter route is through Panhala, Amba Ghat so you can enquire accordingly at the bus depot.
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