Shree Dev Lakshmi Keshav Temple

Shree Dev Lakshmi Keshav Mandir, Kolisare, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra 415620

Located at 50 km away from Ratnagiri at Kolisare is the famous Lakshmi Keshav temple which is not only famous for its natural beauty but also famous from it spiritual point of view. The temple is Kuldaivat (Guardian God) for many Maharashtrian families. The temple is around 2000 feet in height from mean sea level. The deity of the Lakshmi Keshav is said to be more than 1200 years old managed by Rashtrakul family who was ruling over Marathwada region of Maharashtra. All the family members were devotees of Lord Vishnu and they had constructed many beautiful temples. After few years due to attacks of Mughals, many deities were immersed into the water for protection. Such one deity is immersed into the Rankal Lake near Kolhapur. The same deity is installed at Lakshmi Keshav Temple at Kolisare. This ceremony took place in 1510. The deity is the example of rich ancient Indian sculpture. The height of the deity is around 5 feet with all the ornaments and weapons.