Bhadrakali Ground,Gokarna
District-Uttara Kannada, Karnataka-581326,India
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Saturday Oct 5th, 2024 to Sunday Oct 13th, 2024
Oct 5th: 4:00 PM onwards
Oct 6th onward : 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served to all Ram Katha Guests every day.
All Shrotas are requested to have the Prasad everyday.
The Katha will be broadcast live in Hindi language by Chitrakutdham Talgajarda YouTube Channel and Aastha Satellite Channel.
Organizer will provide only basic accommodation in halls / dormitories with sharing basis only. We will allot the acommodation on first come first serve basis. To register online Click here
Gokarna is about 238 km north of Mangalore, 483 km from Bengaluru and about 59 km from Karwar. It is between the Gangavali and Aghanashini rivers along the Karwar coast by the Arabian Sea. It is 200 km north from the towns of Suratkal and Manipal.
Gokarna is a small temple town located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state in southern India. It has a population of around 20,000. Shiva is the most worshipped deity in the town. Gokarna's main temple, Rishikesha, is dedicated to Shiva. The temple houses what is believed by some to be the earliest Shiva lingam (Atmalinga).
Gokarna in October falls under the rainy season with medium rainfall. The maximum temperature rises to about 29°C - 30°C and the minimum temperature falls to about 20°C - 24°C.
It is advisable that all devotees should plan carefully to ensure their health & safety as per their health concerns. Keep rain coat and sufficient clothes. Keep proper & regular medicines, if any.
Geographically, it is situated at coordinates 14.542022°N 74.336552°E
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The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport in Goa, approximately 150 kilometers away from Gokarna. You can hire a taxi or take a bus from the airport to reach Gokarna which will take 3-4 hours.
MOPA airport, Goa is approximately 183 kilometers away from Gokarna. It will take 4-5 Hrs by road to reach Gokarna.
Hubli Airport is approximately 150 kilometers away from Gokarna. It will take 3-4 Hrs by road to reach Gokarna.
The nearest railway station to Gokarna is Gokarna road, at a distance of 10 km from the main Gokarna city. However, being a small station it is not connected with the major cities. Another station, Ankola, railway station at a distance of 20 km from Gokarna, is considered as the nearest well-connected railway station to Gokarna. You can also reach Gokarna from other railway stations like Kumta, Karwar and Madgaon.
Gokarna is well-connected by road with the nearby cities. You can find direct buses from the nearest cities Goa, Bangalore, Mangalore and direct buses are also available from Delhi to Gokarna. You can also hire a taxi from nearby cities for a more comfortable and convenient journey.
| Sr. No. | From | To | Distance(in K.M.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Goa | Gokarna | 195 |
| 2. | Mumbai | Gokarna | 693 |
| 3. | Ahmedabad | Gokarna | 1200 |
| 4. | Delhi | Gokarna | 1976 |
| 5. | Hubli | Gokarna | 152 |
| 6. | Baroda | Gokarna | 1090 |
| 7. | Pune | Gokarna | 550 |
| 8. | Udaipur | Gokarna | 1444 |
| 9. | Banglore | Gokarna | 485 |
| 10. | Indore | Gokarna | 1168 |
| Sr. No. | From | To | Distance(in K.M.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | Hyderabad | Gokarna | 663 |
| 12. | Rajkot | Gokarna | 1370 |
| 13. | Jaipur | Gokarna | 1758 |
| 14. | Bhopal | Gokarna | 1360 |
| 15. | Ujjain | Gokarna | 1219 |
| 16. | Mathura | Gokarna | 1844 |
| 17. | Chandigrah | Gokarna | 2231 |
| 18. | Chennai | Gokarna | 823 |
| 19. | Madurai | Gokarna | 911 |
| 20. | Madgaon | Gokarna | 122 |
Following are just a glimpse of the places in and around the Gokarna. If you desire to get the taste of real beauty and legends of all these places, you need to visit them in person.
The Rishikesh Temple, Gokarna is a 4th-century CE Hindu temple which is built in the classical Dravidian architectural style.The temple faces the Gokarna beach on the Arabian Sea. The temple deifies the Pranalinga ("the reality of God which can be captured by the mind") also called Atmalinga or Shiva Linga. The temple is one of the seven sacred Muktikshetras or Muktistala ("places of salvation") in Karnataka.
Located close to Rishikesha Temple, Gokarna beach is most popular with pilgrims coming to visit the temples.
Famous for being naturally shaped like the auspicious symbol Om, Om beach attracts tourists round the year. It is 1km from City.
The Paradise beach is accessible only by boat or after some trekking. No water sports are available here but swimming in the calm waters can be fun. It is 4km from City.
This is one of the most famous tourist spot, located around 20-minutes (walking distance) away from Gokarna. Here travelers will get a number of simple huts and beach-side eating places where one can enjoy lots of things. A kilometers-long pure white sandy beach surrounded by palm trees is the major attraction of this beach that attracts large number of travelers.
