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Gokarna
is famous for the Atmalinga in the ancient temple located here. The six
feet tall Shivalingam is enclosed inside the 'peetham', and it can be seen
only once in 40 years, when the 'Ashta Bandana Kumbhabhishekam' is
performed.
There are also shrines to Vinayaka, Chandikeswara, Adi Gokarneswara and
Dattatreya. Gokarnanayaki is also known as Taamragowri, and her shrine is
behind the sanctum.
Legend
According to legend, Lord Ganapathi tricked Ravana into putting down the
Linga after long penance.
But Ravana was unable to lift the linga from the ground again. And ever
since the linga came to be known as Mahabala.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Goa is the nearest airport.
Rail: The nearest railhead is at Hubli.
Road: Karwar is 60 kms by road.