The Mahabaleshwara is one of the major temple here. The deity here is two armed, standing, and atleast 1500 years old.
The Bhadrakali and Venkataramana temples, kotiteertha tank etc. are the few holy places here. Gokarna is also famous for its beautiful virgin beaches and breathtaking landscapes.
The place, according to the legend, is part of the land reclaimed by Parasurama.it has a temple much revered in Karnataka.
