Karhateshwar Temple, Jaigad
कऱ्हाटेश्वर मंदिर
A Shiva temple perched on the seaside cliff at Jaigad, where a spring flows year-round from the rock face into the sea.
Karhateshwar Temple is the family deity temple of the Karhade Brahmin community. It sits on a sea-facing cliff on the north side of Jaigad, and its forecourt overlooks the Arabian Sea. About 200 steps lead down to the base of the cliff, where a freshwater spring gushes from a rock crevice and flows into the ocean; devotees regard it as holy. The temple is peaceful and not crowded, though local families come to worship on weekends. Entry is free; take care on the wet steps when going down.
Opening hours
Approx. 6:00 AM–8:00 PM (free)
Nearby sights
- Jaigad Lighthouse
- Jaigad Fort
- Velneshwar Beach & Shiva Temple
- Kavi Keshavsut Smarak, Malgund
- Ganpatipule Beach
- Swayambhu Ganpati Temple
- Prachin Konkan Museum
- Aare Ware Beach