Thursday, April 5, 2012

Shree Mahabaleshwar temple,Gokarna

Location:Gokara,Uttara Karnataka
Nearest City:Goa.155 kms
Website:http://www.srigokarna.org
Speciality:The only Shaivaite pilgrimage centre in India with Atmalinga. The Mahabaleshwara Temple in the town is one of the holiest in South India and is frequented by pilgrims. Legend says that the Atmalinga acquired by Ravana from Lord Shiva was transported here. The 1,500-year-old Mahabaleshwara temple, the most visited location in town, enshrines a finely carved stone image of Lord Shiva in standing position.
Mantra:  

aum tryambakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣṭi-vardhanam
urvārukam iva bandhanān mṛtyor mukṣīya māmṛtāt

Recommendation:The only Shaivaite pilgrimage centre in India with Atmalinga is a must visit.This is considered as one of the seven Mukti Kshetras of India.

1 comment:

  1. Mahabaleshwar one of the famous place in maharashtra known as hill station which is located in the district of satara.Gokarna one of the famous temple in mahabaleshwar.I am very excited to visit this temple.

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