Kelshi Beach
Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri District, Konkan Coast, Maharashtra, India.
About Information
Kelshi Beach, a serene 3km stretch in Maharashtra's Dapoli, is known for its clean, shallow waters, golden sands, and lush casuarina/coconut groves, offering tranquility, sunset views, shell collecting, and cultural sites like the Mahalakshmi Temple, making it a peaceful escape with a mix of nature and history, famous for its untouched beauty and occasional turtle sightings.
History
Home to the ancient Mahalakshmi Temple and a Ganesh temple, adding cultural significance. A geological study found evidence of a 16th-century tsunami event (around 1508-1681 CE) impacting the area, linked to potential Makran earthquakes, though not explicitly recorded in local history.
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