Gokarana Beach: Closest to the town, it
is a major hotspot for tourists who gather here whn they visit the
Mahabaleshwar temple. Hemmed by the Arabian sea on one side and
craggy mountains on the other side, it is a serene spot. Tourists
visiting Gokarana beach can enjoy the beautiful sunset.
Kudle Beach: One of the first pitstops
in the temple town is the Kudlee beach. It is also one of the largest
and the most populated beach. It is an ideal spot for bike surfing
and boating and if you are lucky you can even catch a glimpse of
dolphins playing in the currents. Swimming is not advisable in this
beach because the currents are strong.
Om Beach: The
Om beach is known for its beautiful coastline, shaped like the
religious Hindu symbol. Om beach is also one of the most important
spiritual places. Visitors can enjoy surfing and boat cruises here.
The Om beach is a safe spot for a dip, even for non-swimmers.
Half Moon Beach:
This hotspot is a twenty minute walk from Om Beach and the
name's derived from its beautiful shape, that of a half moon.
Paradise Beach:
One of the least populated and secluded beaches, Paradise beach is
rocky and is accessible via a boat or through a trek in the forests.
It is a perfect hideaway for hippie tourists, and hs some open
restaurants that serve delicious seafood fare.
Gokarana is a city
of contrats -- built around the famous Mahabaleshwar temple, the city
has been attracting pilgrims and backpackers in equal parts. Here are
some of the famous temples to visit:
Mahabaleshwar
Temple: This temple is one of the most popular attractions in Uttara
Kannada district. It is popular among devotees due to a Shiva Linga
present here, otherwise known as Pranalinga or Atmalinga. This
religious site is deemed to be as holy as the Shiva Temples of Kashi
or Varanasi and is counted among the seven sacred Muktikshetras.
Devotees who plan to visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple also take a dip
in the Arabian Sea before visiting the site. This structure
represents the Dravidian architectural style and has been constructed
using white granite stones.
Bhadrakali Temple:
This temple is dedicated to Goddess Uma, and is popular pilgrimage
attraction of Gokarna. The prime deity of this temple, which is
situated 1 km from the town, is believed to be the protector of
Gokarna. This temple is part of Mahabaleshwar Temple
complex. It is said that Lord Vishnu asked Uma, the wife of Lord
Shiva, to stay at Gokarna when Ravana abandoned her here. Currently
devotees visiting Gokarna pray to Uma as the Mother Goddess
Bhadrakali. If time permits, visitors passing by this town should
stop by Bhadrakali Temple in order to pay their respects.
Maha Ganapati
Temple: One of the most renowned religious sites in Gokarna, it
is very close to the Mahabaleshwar Temple. It was constructed to
commemorate Lord Ganesha who succeeded in deceiving Ravana, the king
of demons, and took away the Atmalinga from him. According to local
legends, devotees should visit Maha Ganapati Temple before going
to Mahabaleshwar Temple. This temple is well known among
travellers for its 1.3 metre tall black stone idol of Lord Ganesha.
Pilgrims first offer prayers at the Maha Ganesha Temple because it is
said that Lord Shiva blessed him with the honor of first worship.
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