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A small town on banks of Arabian sea, Gokarna, literally meaning Cow’s Ear, is a temple town in the Uttara Kannada district of the Karnataka. As per Hindu mythology, Cow has a special religious place as Mother Earth. It is believed that Lord Rudra (another name for Shiva) was sent to Patalaloka by Brahma (the creator) to undergo penance. He eventually emerged from the ear of a cow named Prithvi synonym for the Mother Earth and hence the name of Gokarna. Thus this place served Rudra as a womb and so, this place is also known as Rudra Yoni and Adi Gokarna. Gokarna is placed at the ear-shaped confluence of two rivers Gangavali and Aghanashini, a natural picturesque scene anybody can never forget.

Gokarna is town of contrasts as it is a temple town and also a holiday destination. Gokarana is a famous pilgrimage centre as well as a tourist attraction for those who want to explore the cultural heritage and beauty of India. Gokarna is referred to in a number of Hindu historical literature.

Gokarna is acclaimed as Mukti Stala, the place where Hindus come to perform their obsequies, after the death of a close relative. Gokarna is also mentioned in the Shrimad Bhagawat Purana as being the home of the two brothers Gokarna and Dhundhakari.

Around the town lie a number of beaches, and these serve as a major attraction for travelers. This coastline is surrounded by natural beauty of five beaches (Gokarna beach, Kudle beach, Om beach, Half moon beach and Paradise beach) and hills alongside, the traveler can choose his favorites for himself. This is not a place to hurry. One should just drift up the coast, enjoying the scenic beauty of this coastal area and marvelous cultural heritage of India.

Gokarna is full of coconut and palm trees, blue seas and clean sands. It is an attractive town with two main streets with shops and traditional tile roofed brick houses.

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Hotels in Gokarna
Budget Hotels Vibhov Nivas, Namaste Cafe, Hotel New Prasad Nilaya, Hotel Gokarna International
Luxury Hotels SwaSwara
Resorts Om Beach Resort, Seabird Resort
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High: 33°
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Low: 25°
Tuesday

High: 33°
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Unchalli & Gokarna in monsoon..


http://chasing-the-clouds.blogspot.com/2006/10/monsoon-rides-gokarna-unchalli-fri-06th.html
Fri 06th Oct 2006:Got out of office in a holiday mood..rushed home, picked up the luggage..helmet/jacket/glove..soon on the ... (continue reading)

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New Year's Ride : Gokarna - Goa


http://praveenkm.blogspot.com/2006/01/new-years-ride-gokarna-goa.html
Click here for more PIXPix by varunHad been 4 months since i had a multiday outing on my bike. n things were not working out. ... (continue reading)

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Trip to Coastal Karnataka


http://travelsang.blogspot.com/2008/06/trip-to-coastal-karnataka.html
The unexplored magic of Coastal Karnataka Best Season to visit :Post Monsoon (Sep-Oct)Minimum Days Required : 5 Maximum Days ... (continue reading)

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babulal kedu ahire I am going to visite this spiritual place in shortly. So searching more information about it.
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santosh gokarna map is im santosh lad parpas map new resoat
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dudemeister balls to y'all!!
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neethu Dear sir,madam
can u tell me the tariff of sea faced AC double bed room of best hotel in gokarna.
can u reply back to my mail id.
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nagendra prasad Gokarna means cow’s ear. I am living to gokarna tomorrow I saw the photos in web I think it’s superb I really want to see gokarna. Noting else one more thing always people thinks that saving money in trips. For that pls give details about living place and food. Also I heard that in beach resort we don’t get Indian food much is it true.
my contact no. : 9845292226
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Fardeen Guyz let me tell u this is an amazing tripsy place .. U have neat cafes and huts to stay just for 150-200 bucks u go to this lace u feel like settling der for life time ... I jus LOVE this place OM BEACH....
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vijay i wanted to know any historical places near gokarna other that water / beach places

if any thing u know please kindly mail me
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VIJAY KUMAR PATEL

dear sir /madam

it place is good gift full of nature seen.
goksrns is famous of his beauty attraction .
there are very kind pleasures.

thanks all gokarna people only one request made this ]
city clean not dirty .

thanks all gokarna pepole

vijay 9918084673





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Amar saikia Please let me know name of the hotels ranging from 1000 to 1500 for two bed room
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Rama Krishna How to reach Gokarna By Rail From Vijayawada, AP

and what are nearest piligrim places around the Gokarna
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