Gokarna

Gokarna is a small coastal city in Uttara Kannada District of State Karnataka in India. The name Gokarna is made of two words, gau meaning cow and Karna meaning ears is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindu's, it’s known for sacred sites like Mahabaleshwar Temple, which has a shrine dedicated to the deity Shiva. Kothi Teertha is another pilgrimage site which is a temple tank where devotees wash in the holy waters. Om beach is a major tourist attraction in Gokarna. Om Beach takes the shape of an ‘Om’, a Hindu spiritual symbol. In the shape of two crescents joined together to form an Om, the beach offers a breathtaking view of the sunset.