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Apart from Mahabaleshwar(Atmalinga) temple, there are many temples in Gokarna. But here are other few temples you must visit when in Gokarna.

                            The Maha Ganapati Temple:

Maha Ganapati Temple

Maha Ganapati Temple in Gokarna is a renowned shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is also known as Ganapati. The temple is located just near to Mahabaleshvara Temple. The Maha Ganapati temple houses  black stone idol of Lord Ganesha.

The temple was built in honour of Lord Ganesha who had succeeded in taking away the Atmalinga from the demon king, Ravana. Lord Shiva was pleased with this act of Lord Ganesha and blessed him the honour of the first worship. The devotees generally visit this temple first before proceeding to the Mahabaleshvara Temple.

Temple Timing: Open on all days of the week (Morning: 5.00 am to 12:00 pm, &  Evening: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm)

                                The Bhadrakali Temple:

Shree Bhadrakali Temple

 The Bhadrakali Temple is a popular place of worship located at a distance of 1 kilometer from Gokarna town. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Uma, the wife of Lord Shiva and the protector of Gokarna. The temple houses a beautiful statue of the goddess Bhadrakali..

The demon king Ravana had performed penance on Mount Kailash and asked Lord Shiva to fulfil two wishes- that he should get the Atmalinga and a beautiful wife for himself. While Ravana was returning home with Goddess Uma, Lord Vishnu stopped him at Gokarna and tricked him into abandoning Goddess Uma there itself. Lord Vishnu then asked Goddess Uma to reside in Gokarna and she came to be worshipped as Goddess Bhadrakali.

Temple Timing: Open on all days of the week (Morning:5:00 am to 12:00 pm, & Evening: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm)

                               The Tamra Gauri Temple:

Shree Tamra Gauri Temple

Those who are in Gokarna must visit this temple. Situated to the north of the Mahabaleshwara Temple, the Tamra Gauri Temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvathi. The temple structure is a very beautiful entrance. The two-armed idol of Goddess Parvathi that is worshipped in the temple has a balance in its hand. It is believed that the goddess is weighing the greatness of Gokarna against Varanasi.

Devotees visit to this temple as it is believed that the The Tamra Gauri deity of the temple fulfils wishes of marriage, health and long life.

Temple Timing: Open on all days of the week (Morning: 9:30 pm to 1:30 pm, & Evening: 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm)

                                      Venkatramana Temple

Venkatraman Temple

The Venkatramana temple is also a famous pilgrim centre in Gokarna. The temple is located at the eastern end of Gokarna. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkatarama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The temple is visited by pilgrims and devotees throughout the year. Foreigners are not allowed inside the temple premises, but can watch the rituals  and have darshan from outside.

Temple Timing: Open on all days of the week (Morning: 9:30 pm to 1:30 pm,  & Evening: 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm)

Koti Tirtha

Koti Tirtha means a thousand springs because the history says this place is the origin of a thousand springs. Koti Tirtha is at a walking distance from Mahabaleshwar and Maha Ganapati Temple. This is among the best places to visit in Gokarna for spiritual people, as people come over to take a dip in the lake with a belief that it washes away their sins. One must visit Koti Tirtha when in Gokarna.

Apart from above there are number of temples in Gokarna which you can come to know when visit this place.

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