Kunkeshwar Temple & Beachकुणकेश्वर
An 11th-century Shiva temple standing directly on the beach.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSindhudurg, Maharashtra
Konkan Coast
Konkan Coast
Best time to visit1 November to 15 May
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyKunkeshwar, Devgad
EntryFree
About Kunkeshwar Temple & Beach
An 11th-century Shiva temple standing directly on the beach, with the surf breaking a few metres from the compound wall. Called the Dakshin Kashi of Konkan, and Mahashivratri here is enormous.
What to see and do
- A Yadava-era temple right on the sand
- Waves breaking against the compound
- Huge Mahashivratri fair
- Devgad mango country and the fort nearby
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