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| About Gokarna Tourism |
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Go-karna,
means 'cow's ears' in Sanskrit. According to legends, Lord Shiva
emerged from a cow's ear and so the name. It is located at the meeting
point of the two rivers Gangavali and Agnashini, which is shaped like an ear. Gokarna is a town of paradox - a holy center contrasted by it being a popular beach destination. A place said to have been the center for India's ancient Ganja culture, it is known today, for being a holy city, housing the famous Shiva temple where you can find the Aatma Lingam enshrined. Gokarna is one of the seven muktisalas or pilgrimage centers of Karnataka, and has been venerated even by the Nayanmar saints in their Tamil hymns.
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| Reviews on Gokarna travel(What people have to say) |
 Whac, Hyderabad | 17th April 2009
Gokarna - Dec 08
| Overview of the destinationGoki is an absolute delight for people looking to get away to a beach. Though it does get its crowd of people coming to see Food, sight-seeing and shopping Some good cotton outfits available for both men & women. Smokers haven for pipes & other knick nacks. Not unlike Goa. Activities & things to do It's just the spot for a lazy weekend getaway or spend a fortnight or longer as some foreigners prefer. Watch the sunrise as you start Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Hyderabad to Gokarna - can only be a road trip. No direct or connecting trains or buses. It was a 14 hr drive. Most of | Mamta, Bangalore | 9th January 2009
Quick trip to Gokarna!
Gokarna literally meaning cow?s ear -Lord Shiva is believed to have emerged from an ear | | Read full review... | Jaishrie, Hyderabad | 31st December 2008
Gokarna - peaceful destination
It is a small place with hills surrounding the sea. The best feature was that | | Read full review... |
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