Kunkeshwar Temple, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra India

Kunakeshwar is a coastal village famous for the temple of God Kunakeshwar, believed to be ever-awakened deity Lord Shankar.  The temple is situated on high costal hill.

The mountainous background on one side and a long racky stretch of sand on the other make the sight of the temple much pleasant.  Besides there are small temple such as SAMADHI (SHRINE) Mandir, Mandalik Mandir etc.This beautiful temple near beach has alluring architecture with reminiscent of South Indian style of temple architecture. Yadav Kings built this temple in 1100 A. D. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who rejuvenated this temple many times was a frequent visitor to this temple. This temple is also famous as Kashi of South Konkan. Every year a huge celebration takes place on the occasion of Mahashivratri, which keeps religious beliefs in constant sight of the multitudes. During the festival a large number of devotees throng this place with their families and friends. This vigilant Shiva deity bestows blessings on everyone who surrenders to its feet.