Dwibhuja Ganpati Temple Redi

This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, with Shri Devi Mauli also worshipped within the complex.

Set amidst the scenic surroundings of Kanyale, Bajar Wadi, and Redi Varachiker, the temple’s proximity to the Arabian Sea adds a unique charm, making it a sought-after destination for devotees and travelers alike.

The temple is open daily from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, allowing devotees ample time for darshan and participation in rituals. Free darshan is available for all visitors, ensuring easy and unhindered access to the divine presence of Lord Ganesha.

The daily aarti is performed at 6:00 AM and again at 7:00 PM, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere. Other important poojas include the Ganapati Atharvashirsha recitation and Ganapati Homa, conducted in Marathi, Sanskrit, Hindi, and English, catering to a diverse group of pilgrims.

Festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm at Dwibhuja Ganpati Temple Redi, especially Ganesh Chaturthi (August–September), Sankashti Chaturthi (every lunar month), and Maghi Ganesh Jayanti (January–February).

During these occasions, the temple organizes community feasts and prasad distribution, offering traditional prasadam such as coconut pieces, sweets, modaks, and Udi/Bhandara.

The best time to visit is during the winter months (November to February), early mornings, evening aarti, or the vibrant festival season.

Visitors are requested to adhere to the temple’s dress code: men should wear traditional Indian attire or modest casual wear, while women are encouraged to wear sarees, salwar kameez, or churidar. Shorts, sleeveless outfits, and western short-dresses are to be avoided inside the inner complex.

Photography is generally restricted inside the main sanctum, though casual photos of the outer premises are tolerated. Reaching the temple is convenient from Goa, Mumbai, Pune, Vengurla, and Shiroda, with clear directions provided for each route.

The nearest railway stations are Sawantwadi Road (25 km) and Kudal (40 km), while Manohar International Airport (Mopa, Goa) is just 18 km away. Accommodation options range from the nearby Fort Tiracol Heritage Property to hotels and resorts in Shiroda, Arambol Beach, and Vengurla.

Free parking is available outside the temple, and while the premises are reasonably accessible on foot, formal wheelchair infrastructure is limited.

Nearby attractions include Redi Beach, Yashwantgad Fort, Terekhol Fort, Arambol Beach & Sweet Water Lake, and Vengurla Port & Lighthouse, making Dwibhuja Ganpati Temple Redi an ideal spiritual and tourist destination in Maharashtra’s coastal belt. For further information, devotees can contact the temple at +91-9930908811.