Karneshwar Temple, Sangameshwarकर्णेश्वर मंदिर
An eleventh century temple with carving that deserves far more visitors than it gets.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRatnagiri, Maharashtra
Konkan Coast
Konkan Coast
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbySangameshwar, Chiplun
EntryFree
About Karneshwar Temple, Sangameshwar
An eleventh century stone temple at Sangameshwar, ascribed in local telling to Karna of the Mahabharata, though the carving is Shilahara period work. The stonework on the outer walls is far better than the number of visitors would suggest. Sangameshwar is also where Sambhaji Maharaj was captured in 1689, which happened close by.
What to see and do
- Eleventh century carved exterior walls
- The Karna legend attached to its founding
- Confluence of the Alaknanda and Varuna nearby
- Sambhaji Maharaj capture site in the same area
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