Kunteshvar Mahadev Mandir

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Location: CVC6+MJJ, Kunta Vapi – Daman Rd, Kunta, Dunetha, Daman, 396210, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 1 Hour

Kunteshvar Mahadev Mandir is located in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu in India. A nearby area or landmark is Dunetha. The address of Kunteshvar Mahadev Temple is Kunta Vapi – Daman Rd, Kunta, Dunetha, Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu, India.

Attraction

Kunteshvar Mahadev Mandir is one of the famous and holy temples in Dunetha. People visit this temple to be purified. It mainly attracts visitors for prayer purposes. On many festivals the temple is decorated well. Many people visit the temple for praying purposes.

History

When Maharaja Madan Varman arrived, he noticed a Shiva Linga at the spot. Then he built the Kunteshvar temple at that place. According to the Niti Shastra, Banpur was the capital of Banasura, the king of demons and a great devotee of Shiva Mahadeva, his daughter Usha Devi was also a devotee of Mahadeva’s Shiva Linga.

Inside/Outside Views

Kunteshvar Mahadev Mandir There are idols of some deities inside the temple. The idols are beautifully decorated in the temple. The inside of the temple is so beautiful that words cannot describe it. The external appearance of the temple is also remarkable.

Opening Hours

Open All Days of the Week
Morning Timings 5.00 am to 12.00 Noon.
Evening Timings 4. 00 pm to 9.00 pm
Temple Closed at 9. 00 pm
Note: Timings may vary on special days & on festivals

Entry & Others Fees

Entry fee is free.

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How to Reach

By Air: Dunetha has no airport of its own. For air connectivity Dunetha depends on Daman. The nearest airports to Daman are Mumbai and Surat. Flights to Mumbai are easily available from all major airports in the country. Surat is connected by flight from Delhi. The nearest international airport is in Mumbai. From the airport one can hire a taxi to reach his desired place.

By Rail: The nearest railway station to Daman is at Vapi, which is about 12 km away. It is located on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route of the Western Railway and is about 170 km from Mumbai and 90 km from Surat. Major Delhi-Mumbai and Mumbai-Ahmedabad bound trains stop at this station. Travellers travelling to Daman by train can get down at Vapi and reach Daman by local bus or taxi, otherwise from the station one can hire a taxi to reach his desired place.

By Road: Daman is easily accessible by road and is connected to some major cities nearby with a well-maintained road system. Vapi, at a distance of 12 km, is located on the Mumbai – Ahmedabad National Highway and is easily connected to Daman by road. The city is located 170 km from Mumbai, 360 km from Ahmedabad, 768 km from Diu, 110 km from Surat and 300 km from Vadodara.