With its narrow streets, traditional houses and temples, the nondescript town of Gokarna has become the favourite haunt of Hindu pilgrims, Sanskrit scholars and beach buffs. Gokarna is also a famous centre for Sanskrit learning.
The literal meaning of 'Gokarna' is 'the ear of the cow' and is so named because of the ear-shaped confluence of two rivers.
it is named so to celebrate Lord Shiva's appearance from the ears of a cow.
