Shivthar Ghal

Coordinates: 18°09′N 73°37′E / 18.15°N 73.62°E / 18.15; 73.62
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Shivthar Ghal
Sundarmath
cave
Waterfall at Shivtar Ghal
Waterfall at Shivtar Ghal
Shivthar Ghal is located in Maharashtra
Shivthar Ghal
Shivthar Ghal
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 18°09′N 73°37′E / 18.15°N 73.62°E / 18.15; 73.62
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictRaigad
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMH-06

Shivthar Ghal, also known as Sundarmath, (Sundarmath means Beautiful Monastery), is a cave, about 34 km from Mahad, near Barasgaon, Maharashtra, India. Shivthar Ghal is located in Varandha Ghat in the Sahyadris on the Bhor-Mahad road. In monsoons, a waterfall falls in front of the cave.

Samarth Ramdas dictated Dasbodh to Kalyan Swami.[citation needed] Samarth Ramdas lived here for about 22 years. It is believed that this is where the first meeting between Maratha king Shivaji and Samarth Ramdas took place.[citation needed]

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  • Gunaji, Milind (2010), Offbeat Tracks in Maharashtra (2 ed.), Mumbai, India: Popular Prakashan, p. 250, ISBN 978-81-7991-578-3