Shivthar Ghal

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
Shivthar Ghal Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 18.15°N 73.62°E / 18.15; 73.62
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Raigad
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	MH-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]}