About

The exotic little Velneshwar village houses an ancient house to the deity known as the Velneshwar Temple that is believed to be more than 500 years old. It is quite close to the Velneshwar Beach and the temple architecture lit up by the various oil lamps makes it a sight to behold, especially in the evenings. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built by the Gadgils. Shri Timbak Ravaji Gokhale renovated it later making it a popular attraction in the Konkan region. The serenity around this holy place is a blessing for tourists from different parts of India. The temple is also dotted with numerous lodges in the beach area making it the perfect visit on your short trip.

Let the vibrant colours of the temple leave you mesmerized as you enter its clean and spacious premises. The Velneshwar Temple is popular for maintenance throughout the area, with a clean drinking water facility for all visitors. You can immerse yourself in the stories surrounding the temple’s history as you make your way to offer dakshina and enjoy the prasadam available in the stalls outside.