If you are in Dapoli or Murud do take time to visit this ancient temple. It is around 7 km from Murud. Just beside the temple is the temple of local deity Zolaidevi. Peaceful temple.

Vyaghreshwar temple is about 1000 years old and lies on the riverbank in Asud. A 15 minute trek through coconut, betel nut, mango and cashew trees gets you to the temple. A natural spring supplies water to the stone carved cow mouth (Goumukh) throughout the year. Vyaghreshwar temple is built in Hemadpanthi style architecture and houses a swambhu shivling.

Shree Vyaghreshwar temple lies on the riverbank and is about 1000 years old. You cannot but marvel at the wonderful Hemadpanthi style architecture. A congregation hall leads to the sanctum (Gabhara) which houses a Swayambhu (self-emerged) Shivling. The canopy outside the sanctum is supported on wooden carved pillars. A large sculpture of Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva stands in front. The platform of this temple has sculptures of dancers. There is also a small temple of Kalbhairav. Shree Vyaghreshwar is the family God (Kuladaiwat) of many Chitpavan Kokanastha Brahmins, mainly the Ranades.