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The beach contains a number of Suru trees ([[Casuarina]]), which are common to coastal [[Maharashtra]]. The access to the beach has a dense cover of Belu trees, which are otherwise uncommon in the area.{{Fact|date=January 2009}} |
The beach contains a number of Suru trees ([[Casuarina]]), which are common to coastal [[Maharashtra]]. The access to the beach has a dense cover of Belu trees, which are otherwise uncommon in the area.{{Fact|date=January 2009}} |
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Another major attraction in Diveagar village is a temple of Lord [[Ganesh]]. The idol has a mask which is made of pure gold. This mask was discovered by Mrs Patil, a few decades back buried along with other treasure in a thick copper trunk in her beetel farm, opposite Abhynkar's House. |
Another major attraction in Diveagar village is a temple of Lord [[Ganesh]]. The idol has a mask which is made of pure gold. This mask was discovered by Mrs Patil, a few decades back buried along with other treasure in a thick copper trunk in her beetel farm, opposite Abhynkar's House.{{Fact}} |
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Diveagar is a popular beach destination along with nearby towns of [[Shrivardhan]] Origin of the Peshwas and [[Harihareshwar]]. |
Diveagar is a popular beach destination along with nearby towns of [[Shrivardhan]] Origin of the Peshwas and [[Harihareshwar]]. |
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Sand Bubble Crabs can be found on the beach and at nearby [[Harihareshwar]] one can find Dolphins. |
Sand Bubble Crabs can be found on the beach and at nearby [[Harihareshwar]] one can find Dolphins. |
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== External links == |
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Revision as of 05:27, 3 March 2012
Diveagar Beach is located approximately 170 kilometers south of Mumbai. The beach is accessible from the Mumbai-Goa highway (via Kolad or Karnala).
Diveagar beach is or approximately six kilometers long. At one end of the beach is a fishing settlement, while the other end has a sanctuary of migratory seagulls.
The beach contains a number of Suru trees (Casuarina), which are common to coastal Maharashtra. The access to the beach has a dense cover of Belu trees, which are otherwise uncommon in the area.[citation needed]
Another major attraction in Diveagar village is a temple of Lord Ganesh. The idol has a mask which is made of pure gold. This mask was discovered by Mrs Patil, a few decades back buried along with other treasure in a thick copper trunk in her beetel farm, opposite Abhynkar's House.[citation needed]
Diveagar is a popular beach destination along with nearby towns of Shrivardhan Origin of the Peshwas and Harihareshwar.
Sand Bubble Crabs can be found on the beach and at nearby Harihareshwar one can find Dolphins.
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