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Redi Ganesh Temple
Ganesha (Dwibhuja) · Konkan Coast · Maharashtra
॥ ॐ गं गणपतये नमः ॥
The Ganesh Temple at Redi, on the Konkan coast near the Maharashtra–Goa border, enshrines a two-armed image of the lord unearthed in 1976, said to have been revealed in a villager’s dream. Close to the Arabian Sea in the green Sindhudurg country, the shrine has grown into a much-loved coastal Ganapati, its setting of beach and laterite hills part of its appeal.
The lord revealed in a dream
Local telling holds that in 1976 the buried image of Ganesha was found at Redi after the lord appeared in the dream of a workman, directing him to the spot. The two-armed (dwibhuja) idol, with a smaller image of his mouse-mount nearby, was enshrined and quickly drew devotion across the Konkan as a self-revealed Ganapati.
A Ganapati by the sea
Set near the Redi beach and the old laterite forts of the coast, the temple joins the line of seaside shrines that make the Konkan a region of pilgrimage and quiet beauty. The setting — palm groves, red-earth hills and the sound of the Arabian Sea — gives the shrine a gentle, coastal character.
Festival on the coast
Ganesh Chaturthi is the temple’s great festival, when the Konkan villages keep the ten days of the lord with special fervour, and Redi fills with devotees. Through the year the shrine is a steady stop for travellers along the coastal road near the Goa border.
How to reach Redi
- By road: Redi is in Sindhudurg district near Vengurla, close to the Maharashtra–Goa border.
- By train: Sawantwadi Road and Pernem (Goa) on the Konkan Railway are the nearer railheads.
- By air: Goa (Dabolim) airport is the nearest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story of the Redi Ganesh?
Local tradition holds that the buried two-armed image was found at Redi in 1976 after the lord appeared in a workman’s dream directing him to the spot; it was then enshrined.
Where is the Redi Ganesh Temple?
It is at Redi in Sindhudurg district near Vengurla, on the Konkan coast close to the Maharashtra–Goa border.
What kind of Ganesha image is it?
It is a two-armed (dwibhuja) image of Ganesha, with a smaller image of his mouse-mount nearby, regarded as self-revealed.
What is the main festival?
Ganesh Chaturthi is the great festival, kept with special fervour across the Konkan villages.
How do I reach Redi?
Redi is near Vengurla in Sindhudurg; Sawantwadi Road and Pernem (Goa) are the nearer railheads, and Goa (Dabolim) the nearest airport.
Is it near the beach?
Yes — the temple is close to Redi beach and the Arabian Sea, in a setting of palm groves and laterite hills.
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| Deity | Ganesha (two-armed, dwibhuja) |
| Discovered | Image unearthed 1976 |
| Setting | Konkan coast near the Goa border |
| Nearby | Redi beach, Arabian Sea |
| Region | Sindhudurg, Maharashtra |
| Main Festival | Ganesh Chaturthi |