Pawas: Swaroopanand Ashramपावस
The quiet Konkan ashram and samadhi of Swami Swaroopanand.
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Konkan Coast
Konkan Coast
Best time to visit1 November to 15 May
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyPawas, Ratnagiri
EntryFree
About Pawas: Swaroopanand Ashram
The ashram and samadhi of Swami Swaroopanand, a 20th-century saint of the Nath tradition much revered in Konkan. Deliberately quiet, and a very different atmosphere from the big pilgrimage centres.
What to see and do
- Swami Swaroopanand’s samadhi
- A deliberately quiet ashram
- Ganeshgule beach nearby
- Ratnagiri and Pawas coastal road
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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