Mahabaleshwar Temple Gokarna

Mahabaleshwar Temple is situated in Gokarna, Karnataka. It is one of the pilgrimage sites in South India. The importance of Mahabaleshwar temple in many Puranas like Bhagavata Purana, Sthala Purana, Guru Purana and Skanda Purana. The Hindu saint Sri Adi Shankaracharya established the Ramachandrapura Mutt in Gokarna. Lord Shiva is the main deity at Mahabaleshwar temple. This temple is between the rivers Gangavali and Agnashini and the temple is also famous as Dakshina Kasi and Bhookailasa. The top of the Atmalinga is the only part of the Linga that is visible to devotees. But during the Ashta Bandana Kumbhahishekam, a festival that happens once every 40 years, the entire Atmalinga is shown to the devotees as the image of Lord Shiva in the temple is 1500 years old.

How to Reach Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Swamy Temple

The temple can be easily reached by taking the different modes of transport. Some frequent and quick ways to reach the temple are given below.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road Railway Station. The distance from the temple is 8–10 km, which you can easily cover by various transportation modes available from Gokarna Road railway station. When you reach Gokarna Road Railway Station, you can hire a private taxi or book a bus ticket to Gokarna bus stand, or else you can also use a shared autorickshaw to cover the distance. The other option is to travel to Karwar Railway Station, approximately 30 km away and then take a taxi or bus to Gokarna.

By Air

The nearest airport to Gokarna, Mahabaleshwar temple, is Dabolim Airport, Goa. The airport is approximately 140 km away from the temple. From Goa Airport, you can easily travel to Gokarna by hiring a private taxi or booking a bus ticket to Gokarna Bus Station, or you can book a shared taxi too. Another option is that you can also take a flight to Mangalore International Airport, which is around 230 km away from Gokarna and then hire a taxi or book a bus to the temple.

By Road

You can hire a private taxi or cab from nearby places like GoaGoa and Mangalore to Gokarna, which will take 4 to 5 hours to reach you at the temple. Gokarna is well connected by road and the temple can be visited very easily from the bus stand. From Goa, it takes around 140 km and from Mangalore, it's around 230 km. You can also book a bus from various cities to Gokarna, which is a convenient option for many travellers.

Best Time to Visit Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna

You can visit Gokarna, Maha Ganapati Temple, in the time period of October to march for a better experience and to feel the cold atmosphere of Gokarna. This is the perfect time to enjoy both the temple and the nearby beaches. The temperature is pleasant, making it a great period for sightseeing and relaxation. You can visit this temple as per your preference and time; according to the temple timings, you should plan your journey time.