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Gokarna is one of the famous tourist place located in the Karnataka state, it is known as one of seven important centers of pilgrimage in Hinduism.
Gokarna is one of the famous tourist place located in the Karnataka state, it is known as one of seven important centers of pilgrimage in Hinduism. It is home to about 20,000 people. The famous temple in the town, also called Mahabaleshwara, it is devoted to lord Shiva, who is the most revered deity there. This temple is home to what some consider to be the first Shiva lingam.
It is located in the River Aghanashini’s estuary on a stretch of formerly pristine beach. The town’s character has changed as a result of an increase in tourism, it is no longer only a place of pilgrimage, though many Shiva devotees still come here to pray and worship. It lies close to popular tourist destinations like Goa, Mangalore and Hubli. It is also considered as safe for solo female travelers.
Gokarna is among the top beaches in all of India for travelers. The best time to visit Gokarna is October to February. Gokarna is 238 km from Mangalore, 59 km from Karwar, 483 km from Bengaluru, 699.0 km from Hyderabad. Gokarna is a popular destination for tourists looking for a quiet getaway.
