The Mahabaleshwara temple is considered as a major temple in Gokarna and the deity in the temple is two armed, standing, and it is very ancient of about 1500 years old.
The Bhadrakali and Venkataramana temples, kotiteertha tank etc. are the few holy places here. Besides temples and holy places Gokarna is also famous for its beautiful and lonely beaches and breathtaking landscapes.
This place of Gokarna is a part of the land reclaimed by Parasurama. It has a temple much revered in Karnataka.
