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.

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

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