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.
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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