Velneshwar is a village on the Western Coast of Maharashtra, India, about 70 km from ratnagiri. Velneshwar is reputed for its rock-free beach which facilitates the ease of swimming. There is an old shiva temple near Velneshwar which is frequently visited by pilgrims. The village follows smarta tradition and the people of the village worship Lord ganesha, Lord shiva, Lord vishnu, Lord surya and Goddess durga.