CM Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the need to preserve Marleshwar’s religious and historical importance while developing the site for visitors. Calling it Maharashtra’s “Shivdhara”, he stressed that development should go hand in hand with protecting the heritage and spiritual character of the temple.
Marleshwar Shiva Temple, nestled in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district, is one of the state’s revered Shiva shrines and a popular pilgrimage destination surrounded by the scenic Sahyadri hills. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared information about the tourist place and its development on his social media handle on Friday, August 21, 2026. The CM calls the temple the state’s “Shivdhara” and emphasised the importance of preserving its religious and historical heritage.
Marleshwar Shiva Temple Surround By Sahyadri Hills | TripAdvisor
CM Fadnavis on heritage conservation
After talking about the importance of the historical Ambazari Lake in Nagpur and its conservation and restoration for tourism, he highlighted the Marleshwar Shiva Temple, which is located in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra.
CM Fadnavis highlighted the need to preserve Marleshwar’s religious and historical importance while developing the site for visitors. Calling it Maharashtra’s “Shivdhara”, he stressed that development should go hand in hand with protecting the heritage and spiritual character of the temple.
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