Gokarna - known because of the Atma linga of Shiva - a repeating legend in India - shaped like a cows ear - is a spiritual center of India.
The main temple - the Mahabaleshwar temple is a pristine old temple - atleast 1500 years old and is the centre of the town. This temple is unique because it allows devotees to go inside the sanctum sanctorum and touch the linga.
Just around the corner is the Tamara Gauri temple - the consort of Shiva.
The Ganesha temple is next door - and the form of the Ganesha is unique among all the temples I have seen. This temple is supposed to be visited first before you visit Mahabaleshwara...
The Venkataramana temple - has a beautiful moorti - and it is a quiet peaceful temple (was when we went atleast)...
And finally the Bhadrakali temple - which we felt had a distinctly Maharashtrian flavour to it...
And while you are there, dont miss eating at Pai Hotel (not be confused with Pai Restaurant - where we could not go to because we loved the former) for their simple, fresh and delicious food.
The main temple - the Mahabaleshwar temple is a pristine old temple - atleast 1500 years old and is the centre of the town. This temple is unique because it allows devotees to go inside the sanctum sanctorum and touch the linga.
Just around the corner is the Tamara Gauri temple - the consort of Shiva.
The Ganesha temple is next door - and the form of the Ganesha is unique among all the temples I have seen. This temple is supposed to be visited first before you visit Mahabaleshwara...
The Venkataramana temple - has a beautiful moorti - and it is a quiet peaceful temple (was when we went atleast)...
And finally the Bhadrakali temple - which we felt had a distinctly Maharashtrian flavour to it...
And while you are there, dont miss eating at Pai Hotel (not be confused with Pai Restaurant - where we could not go to because we loved the former) for their simple, fresh and delicious food.
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