Gokarna, Temple town in Karnataka, India
The town sits along the Arabian Sea coast between Gangavali and Aghanashini rivers, featuring multiple beaches and traditional temples at 586 meters elevation.
The Mahabaleshwara Temple, constructed during the Kadamba dynasty in the 4th century, contains what many consider the original Atmalinga of Lord Shiva.
Local Brahmin priests conduct daily ceremonies at the Mahaganapati Temple, where visitors encounter a rare standing stone statue of Ganesh.
The railway station, Gokarna Road, lies 10 kilometers from the center and connects with major routes while buses operate regularly on National Highway 66.
Om Beach extends over several kilometers in the shape of two connecting crescents that form the Sanskrit symbol Om when viewed from above.
Location: Uttara Kannada District
Elevation above the sea: 586 m
GPS coordinates: 14.54396,74.31844
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:23
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