Kunkeshwar Mandir

Kunkeshwar Mandir, Kunkeshwar, Devgad, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra 416612

Kunkeshwar Temple is a place near Devgad and has a very beautiful beach, this area is near Kunkeshwar village. It is a clean, less crowded beach. One can enjoy Konkan and the sea in this place.

History

The Kunkeshwar Mandir in Devgad, Maharashtra is believed to have been built by the Yadava dynasty in the 12th century. The temple is also known as the Kashi of South Konkan. Some say the temple was built after a sailor committed suicide from the top of the temple, believing his religion would not accept him after the temple was made. The temple complex also includes a tomb in memory of the sailor.

How to reach

The nearest railway station to Kunkeshwar Temple is Kankavli, which is 60 kilometers away. Kankavli is connected to Mumbai by the Konkan Kanya Express, Shatabdi, and Mandovi, and to Delhi by the Mangala Express. From other cities, it is preferable to reach Mumbai first. From Mumbai, you can hire a car to reach Kunkeshwar, which is 580 kilometers away. You can also take a luxury bus from Mumbai to Kunkeshwar. You can also get to Kunkeshwar by airport, with Dabolim in Goa, 160 kilometers away, being the nearest airport. You can also take a Maharashtra State Public Transport bus to Kunkeshwar, which connects it to nearby cities like Belgaon, Panaji, Pune, and Mumbai.