Sri Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna
Lord Mahabaleshwar (Atmalinga of Shiva)
Gokarna, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka
Seaside temple housing the Atmalinga that Ravana carried from Kailash — 'Dakshina Kashi' of the west coast.
History
Legend says Ravana was carrying Shiva's Atmalinga to Lanka when Ganesha, disguised as a boy, placed it on the ground here, where it became immovable. Devotees can touch the linga through a hole in the pedestal. Gokarna is also known for its beaches and as a place for ancestral rites.
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri (Rathotsava)
- Karthika Masam
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How to reach
- By air
- Goa (Dabolim) Airport, about 150 km; Hubballi, about 165 km
- By train
- Gokarna Road, about 10 km
- By road
- KSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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