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 Gokarna situated in coastal
Karnataka is 453 kms from
Bangalore and about 55 kms from
Karwar, the District
headquarters. It is described as
a Shaiva Centre, as important as
Kashi and Rameshwar. History has
it that the Atmalinga brought by
Ravana got struck here and his
efforts to extricate it resulted
in his throwing the coverings of
the Linga to Dhareshwar,
Gunavanteshwara, Murdeshwar and
Shejjeshwar temples (the last
places is very near Karwar).
The
Mahabaleshwara is one of the
major temples here. The deity
here is two-armed, standing, and
atleast 1500 years' old. The
Bhadrakali and Venkataramana
temples, Kotiteertha tank etc.,
are other holy places here.
Gokarna is also famous for its
beautiful virgin beaches and
breathtaking landscapes.
Getting here:
Gokarna is well-connected to
Bangalore and Mysore. Regular
buses ply from Karwar, Goa and
Mangalore.
Where to stay:
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