Kunkeshwar Temple

Getting there

• By air

  The state tourism department lists Chipi, Mopa and Dabolim as the nearest airports.

• By train

  The nearest railway station is Nandgaon, 42 km away. Kankavli station is 60 km away.

Why devotees come here

Kunkeshwar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple on the Arabian Sea coast of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. The state tourism department calls the village the South Kashi of Kokan, a sacred place by the sea.

Kunkeshwar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple on the shore of the Arabian Sea. The state tourism department calls the village the South Kashi of Kokan, a tranquil and sacred place on the coast. Mahashivratri brings devotees from across Maharashtra and beyond.

The state tourism department links the temple to the Yadava dynasty and calls it an architectural marvel with intricate carvings. Another account dates its construction to the 11th century, so the exact age is not settled. A beach lies beside the temple.

The village is 16 km from Devgad town, 54 km from Malvan and 60 km from Kankavli. The state tourism department says the village is known mainly for its ancient Shiva temple, located right on the shores of the Arabian Sea. The state tourism department recommends the winter months, November to February, when the weather is pleasant. During Mahashivratri, the temple hosts grand celebrations.

Festivals

• February each yearMahashivratri

  Celebrated for up to three days, following the amavasya (Amanta) calendar. Devotees come from across Maharashtra and beyond, and the temple hosts grand celebrations for the festival.

Tips for your visit

• Climb the nearby hills for a panoramic view of the temple and the sea.
• The beach lies right beside the temple, on the Arabian Sea shore.
• Plan a February visit if you want to see the grand Mahashivratri celebrations the temple hosts.

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