GOKARNA

Sri Mahabaleshwara Temple. The great almighty Lord Shiva resides in Gokarna and is known as “Sri Mahabaleshwara”. The idol of Lord Shiva is called “Atmalinga” here. The temple is located near sea shore of beautiful Arabian sea of Uttara Kannada district of coastal Karnataka, India. The name Gokarna emerged Since the place is in the shape of “Cow’s Ear”. Sri Mahabaleshwara temple is one of the holy and popular pilgrimage places of India attracting thousands of devotees every day. Just as “Shri Kashi Vishwanath” temple is famous and most holy place in North India Lord “Mahabaleshwara” is popular in South India. Hence, this place is also called as “Dakshina Kashi.” Great river Maa Ganga (River Ganges) flows in Kashi (Varanasi) and the great Arabian sea and “Koti theertha” play the same role here at Gokarna . Why the name Mahabaleshwara? The meaning of ‘Maha’ is “Great” and the meaning of “Bala” is “Power.” ‘Ishwara’ stands for “Lord.”The combination of these three is Mahabal

Nearest Airport: Goa By Road: From Bangalore 533 kms. RABINDRANATH TAGORE BEACH The Kashmir of Karnataka is known as Karwar. The important beach of Karwar is known as Tagor Beach. The beach is amalgamation of sea and sky. People visit here to enjoy the scene which would remain green in the memory of viewers. On one side the river Kali embraces the Arabian Sea which gives unknown joy to the visitors. The sunset takes the viewers to a different world altogether. August to March gives relish to the viewers. KADRA DAM Right at the foot of Western Ghats, Kadra is little of gem nature’s beauty. It became famous due to the dam across Kali River and its powerhouse. A beautiful park with fountains, cascades, caves, colorful trees and plants, Rose Garden, and a unique Vedic garden depicting sun signs, planets, rain stars is coming up. Water sports are also being planned in the reservoir. Mahamayi temple near Kadra is an ancient and very popular temple, which is visited by people f

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Gokarna which is both a pilgrimage town and a tourist place comprises better infrastructural staying facilities for tourists; people arriving here need not worry about accommodation at all. Very comfortable and clean Hotels are available at this place 365 days on prior intimation. Beautiful resorts are located near beach side and many foreigners stay at these resorts and enjoy during their stay at Gokarna. Hygienic and tasty foods are available in these resorts, and also they are equipped with well and organized system and facilitate internet facility, telephone, and cybercafé, beach games etc. Traditional foods and dishes are also available in such hotels at affordable price. People can also enjoy beach side savoring fast foods and snacks. Click here Vedic village Gokarna for more information on resort. Apart from that, a separate accommodation facility is also available at Gokarna in local priest’s houses. They provide you very comfortable arrangements during your stay

GOKARNA!!! Why people visit Gokarna? One of the best pilgrimage, Holy and Tourist places among all in India is Gokarna. Why? Because of pilgrimage and religious town, its natural beauty, beautiful sea shores and attractive clean beaches, mountains and waterfalls, covered by thick forest, holy rivers, world famous temples like lord Mahabaleshwara Temple, the Bhoo Kailas temples and much more. Yes, all the above specialties are attracting people from different parts of the country and world towards this holy place. Gokarna is located at coastal belt in Karnataka. District Head Quarter is Karwar and Taluk is Kumta. Millions of people are visiting this place every year from different parts of India and different parts of the world. People arrive here for sightseeing, performing special pooja (religious activities), to worship lord Ganesha and Mahabaleshwara. People also visit this place with an intention to have enjoyments, fun, and to get relaxed, meditation and trekking

Apart from Gokarna you can also visit other places nearby to this place located in coastal belt. These places are famous for temples, forests, waterfalls, monuments and much more and attracting millions of people every year. Following are the main places in Coastal Karnataka, India. Idagunji Maha Ganapathi Temple, Uttara Kannada District Murudeshwara Temple, Murudeshwara, Bhatkal Taluk(U.K) Anegudde Vinayaka Temple, Kundapura, Udupi Shri Krishna Temple, Udupi, Sri Manjunatha Swami Temple, Dharmasthala, Horanadu Shri Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu ,Shringeri Sri Sharadamba Temple, Shringeri. Sri Mookambika Temple, Kolluru. Kateel Shri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kateel. Kukke Shri Subrahmanya Temple, Kukke and, Gokarnanatheshwara, Mangalore. All above places come under Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts of Coastal Karnataka. There are many temples located at Gokarna apart from Sri Maha Ganapathi and Shri Mahabaleshwara temple. Many people may not be knowing about o