Twenty
kilometres from Alibaug, across the Revdanda
Bridge, is the beautiful Vikram Vinayak
Temple within the Vikram
Ispat premises. Situated on a small hillock, a walk up the well-paved stairs
leads directly to the temple.
The
towering dome done up in exquisite white granite is visible from a distance far
off and the surroundings of the temple comprise of a well-planned and well laid
out garden and colourful fountains. The prayer hall is open on all sides,
allowing access and entry from all four sides and the roof is made of
transparent Polycorp sheet, providing an unadulterated view of the vast bright
blue sky, creating just the right ambience for a prayer session. The temple has
idols of Shree Radha-Krishnna, Shree Shiv-Parvati, Goddess Druga and Lord
Surya. A life-size statue of Late Aditya Birla has been erected in the garden.
The
arati and the puja is held everyday and can be attended at either 9.00 AM
and/or 7.15 pm. General entry into the temple premises is open from 6.00 AM to
11.30 AM and 4.30 PM to 9.00 PM each day, all year through. Popular with the
local followers, even devotees from other parts of the country flock here all
across the year to pay their respects and seek the blessings. Do visit this
beautiful temple for an uplifting experience and the quaint prayer hall!
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