Rameshwar
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Rameshwar Wadi रामेश्वर वाडी |
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Rameshwar Wadi Landmark
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 Rameshwar Wadi
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| Coordinates: 16°33′39″N 73°20′00″E / 16.5607°N 73.3334°ECoordinates: 16°33′39″N 73°20′00″E / 16.5607°N 73.3334°E | |
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 India
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| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Sindhudurg |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram Panchayat |
| • Body | Rameshwar Gram Panchayat |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,100 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi, Malvani |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 406806 |
| Telephone code | 02364 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-07 |
| Website | www.shridevrameshwar.org |
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 Lord 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 and Neelam variety, as well as the Kesar hybrid. 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. Other fruits grown in the region are jackfruit, chiku and guava.
The ancient Sanskrit name of the town, Rameshwar is one of the names used to refer to Lord Shiva. The town is named after Lord Shiva and its temple - Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple, is located within the town boundaries.
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 and Aarti, as well as taking care of the shivling and murtis. 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.
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