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Go-karna means cows ears in Sanskrit. According to legends Lord Shiva emerged from a cows 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 Indias ancient Ganja culture it is known today for being a holy city housing the famous Shiva temple where you can find theAatma 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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