Gokarna : A Brief Profile
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Shree Mahabala Deva Temple, Gokarna is a sacred pilgrimage site amongst Indian Places. Located at the western coast of India, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. This is considered as one of the seven Mukti Kshetras of India.
The Mahabaleshwar temple enshrines the Aatma Lingam of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that the holy Lingam was given by Shiva to King Ravana to make his kingdom an invincible fortress. Varuna and Ganesha tricked Ravana into placing the Lingam here and in spite of the might exerted by Ravana (Maha Bala) the Lingam remained rooted to the ground. The Shiva Mahabala Deva temple is regarded to be next in sanctity only to the Vishwanath Siva Temple in Varanasi and is often called the Dakshina Kashi.
Gokarna is also known for its idyllic beaches and serene landscape. It also has a number of tourist points nearby.
History takes us to the chapter, that Sri Ramachandrapura Matha owned this temple. Now, legaly the Government Of Karnataka delivered this temple back to Matha. Sri Matha has many development plans, both social and religious - to improve the Gokarna archetecture, to make it emerging in the International level as a Hindu Religious point.
Shivaratri is the yatra held at Gokarna, which attracts millions of piligrims and devotees.
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Hi,
Last time when I visited Gokarna, my experience at the Mahabelshwar Temple wasn’t very good. First the entry fee to get into the tempel and then the bhatji selling Milk abhisheka and feeding some 20 brahmins and taking about Rs.2000+. It was not a very pleasant experience.
when i was visit lost time it was a bad experience,we r from gauribidanur 530 km from gokarna,there is no clean anywhere in gokarna,when govt announced gokarna will go under control of swamiji
we feel very happy and we r very interested to visit gokarna now to see changes
within a few months of taking over, lots of improvements are seen in gokarna.gokarna will definately become one the most popular Hindu pilgrimage places .
Keeping inview of the all devotes of Gokarna Website is more informative and it guides a lot to the tourists.
Seers Social Service is inspiration to the youths.
At last Gokarna is seeing the light of the day.Chief Minister Mr.Yedurappa is blessed one.Keep up the good work.
Taranath Hegde
Dubai
when i have step down at Gokarna railway station, i had pleasant experience Van waiting for the pickup just Rs.15, I have entered the temple prayed well with out any cost, I have taken a room to stay near the temple in 100 Rupees this only my major expense and food is very cheaper and home made good foods, personally enjoyed well. om namasivya
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Chennai,(Madras) Tamilnadu
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UMESH DEREBAIL
I am groping in the dark trying to research the historical background of Gokarna, i hope an official historical data is published by the temple. As far as my knowledge goes the temple seems to have been re-built. The vijaynagar emperors were involved in the temple construction. The earlier Mayur varma connection too needs to be explored. How Gokarna escaped the Portuguese persecution will be interesting facts. I request the trust to publish a beautiful book for all tourists.
it a good beginning to bring the past glory back to the temple. Sri Swamiji’s efforts are marvelous and all can take his blessings to the good of the society.
AS I WISH TO HAVE A DARSHAN AT THE TEMPLE WITH MY FAMIL PL FURNISH THE ACCOMEDATION DETAILS
I am very much interested to visit GOKARNA temple ever since i heard about its spiritual significance and importance of the sthala mahima
I stay in HYDERABAD AP and i will be glad if some one can guide me as how i can reach to the temple and the ideal time to visit .
Great that new developments has come up in Gokarna, It will be good if this site is maintained regularly.. with new post and news.. all the information was old .. i will be happy if some one say about Astabhandha maha kumbhamella… I think this comes only once in 40 years. when it will be celebrated
Thanks
Phani Kumar