Kasaba Sri Karneshwar Temple, Maharashtra

Address

Kasaba Sri Karneshwar Temple, Sangameshwar – Kasaba – Kalambaste Rd, Wada Thikanat, Maharashtra 415610

Diety

Karneshwar

Introduction

Sri Karneshwar Temple located in Ratnagiri subdivision of Ratnagiri district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This temple is dedicated to lord shiva. This temple was built 1600 years ago by Karna of Kolhapur. This place is 384 km away from Mumbai and 41 km away from Ratnagiri City. Temple is situated 4 km away from Sangameshwar and is one of the important places in Sangameshwar taluk. The statues and carvings of many ruins Hindu Gods can be seen on the walls of Karneshwar temple.

Puranic Significance

Karneshwar Temple was built in the 11th century. It is mentioned in history that in 1108 AD, several devotees had built a set of 306 temples at Kasba Sangameshwar. These temples are an invaluable treasure of ancient sculptures. Due to passage of time, only a few temples survive.