Location
Built a several years ago, one of the historical temple, is situated on top of a hill at Kurumgad, a tortoise shaped island, which is about 6 km from Karwar. The temple is dedicated to Narasimha, one of the 10 incarnations of Lord Maha Vishnu. One can trek up the rugged hill at Karumgad Island to pray at the Narasimha Temple.
The annual festival, Yathra, held in January, attracts thousands of devotees from far and near. Kurumgad Island can be reached by traveling by ferry from Sadhashivgad Boat Jetty on the backwaters of river Kali at Karwar. The island is just a kilometer from Devbagh beach, which is easily accessible from Karwar.