Shri Karneshwar Temple, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Shri Karneshwar Temple, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

📍 Sangameshwar, Konkan, MaharashtraVerified
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Open
Hours not documented
Next aarti
Morning
06:30 · in 571 min
Crowd right now
Low
Weather
31°C ⛅
41% rain

Today at this temple

25, ఏప్రిల్ 2026, శనివారంSunrise 06:13 · Sunset 18:54
Tithi
dashami
shukla
Nakshatra
Magha
Yoga
Ganda
Abhijit muhurta
12:09–12:57
Today's darshan timeline
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
🔥 Rahu kaal 09:23 – 10:58

Quick facts

Primary deity
Shiva
Tradition
shaiva
Year founded
—
Founder
Ancient 12th-c. YADAVA-ERA Shiva temple at Sangameshwar (Ratnagiri district, Konkan) — at the sangam (confluence) of Shastri and Alaknanda rivers. Per Mahabharata-tradition, KARNA (the Mahabharata hero) performed-tapasya at this site — hence "KARNESHWAR" (Lord-of-Karna). Yadava-era stone architectural-style survives; Peshwa-era additions
Managing trust
Trust-managed + ASI heritage-oversight
Daily footfall
500-1,500 daily
Photography
outside_only
Non-Hindu policy
all_welcome
Dress code
Modest attire
Accessibility
👴
VIP darshan
—
Typical visit
45–90 min

Sthala Purana — the story

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Mahabharata-Karna-tapasya tradition + Yadava-era-historical-construction

References: Mahabharata Karna-tapasya episode

Darshan & aartis

Sun
06:00–20:00
Mon
06:00–20:00
Tue
06:00–20:00
Wed
06:00–20:00
Thu
06:00–20:00
Fri
06:00–20:00
Sat
06:00–20:00
  • 06:30
    Morning
    30 min · Mangala aarti
  • 18:30
    Evening
    30 min · Sandhya aarti

Plan your visit

✈️ Nearest airport

Ratnagiri (RQY) — 45 km

🚆 Nearest railway

Sangameshwar (SGR) — 2 km (Konkan Railway)

🚌 How to reach locally

Local parking

🅿️ Parking

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🏨 Where to stay

Ratnagiri hotels (45 km)

🍽 Prasad & food

Sangameshwar village eateries

🧘 Best time to visit

Year-round. Mahashivratri (2026 approximately 7 March 2026) peak; Oct-Feb ideal Konkan weather

🎒 What to carry
  • Bilva-patra
  • Combine with Konkan-circuit: Ganpatipule-Marleshwar-Kunkeshwar

Deity & iconography

Height of murti
90 cm
Vahana
Nandi
Adornments
Yadava-era Shiva-Lingam in stone sanctum. The temple features 12th-c. Yadava-architectural sculptural-program preserved-despite-Islamic-era-damage
Consorts on panel
Parvati
Favored bhoga
Bilva-patra, river-sangam-water, Gangajal
Mantras chanted here
Om Namah Shivaya · Mahabharata-Karna-tapasya references
Worship purpose
Ancient Yadava-era Shaiva-heritage pilgrimage; Mahashivratri observance; Mahabharata-Karna-connection heritage; Konkan river-sangam devotional

Architecture & art

12th-c. Yadava-era Konkan-Shaiva temple at river-sangam

Style
12th-c. Yadava-era stone temple at Sangameshwar river-confluence (Shastri + Alaknanda) in Ratnagiri district, Konkan
Shikhara height
15 m
Built of
Yadava-era black basalt + stone
Notable features
12th-c. Yadava-era architecture · Mahabharata-Karna-tapasya mythological-heritage · River-sangam location · Konkan Shaiva heritage-site
Protection status
asi_protected

History timeline

  1. Treta/Dwapara Yuga

    Mahabharata-Karna-tapasya association

  2. 12th c.

    Yadava-era stone temple construction

  3. Post-medieval

    Peshwa-era additions; ASI-heritage-protection

Special phenomena

Mahabharata-Karna mythological heritage

Traditional Mahabharata-narrative of Karna-tapasya at this site; rare-Mahabharata-associated-Shaiva-shrine in Konkan

Poojas & sevas offered here

No bookable poojas listed yet

Festivals & signature events

  • Mahashivratri
    Annual
    Signature

Location & nearby temples

Scriptural references

Mahabharata
Karna-tapasya episode
Mythological reference

Sources & credits

✓ Verified by 2026-04-25. Seeded from training + Wikipedia + ASI. Video metadata intentionally empty.

  • Sangameshwar — source · CC-BY-SA 4.0
✓ Last verified 2026-04-25
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