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Kunkeshwar Temple, Devgad

Temple · Devgad, Sindhudurg

An ancient Shiva temple on the shore south of Devgad, standing right beside the beach and famous for its Mahashivratri fair.

Kunkeshwar is one of the most important Shiva temples of the Konkan. It stands right on the shore at Kunkeshwar village south of Devgad, so the sound of the waves reaches the temple courtyard, and the beach in front of it is long and clean.

The temple is old and much revered, and the main festival is Mahashivratri, when a large fair (yatra) draws devotees from across Sindhudurg and beyond. On ordinary days it is peaceful, and many people visit for the darshan and then walk on the beach.

The Devgad area is famous for its Alphonso mangoes, and Devgad fort, the Tambaldeg and Mithbav beaches and Vijaydurg are all within reach for a longer trip.

Dress modestly at the temple. The beach is good for walking, but swim only in calm water near the shore.

Best time to visit

All year; Mahashivratri for the yatra; October to May for the beach.

How to reach

South of Devgad town on the coast. Nearest railway station: Kankavli.

Places nearby

• Devgad Fort and Lighthouse
• Tambaldeg and Mithbav Beach
• Vijaydurg Fort

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