2012-04-25 / Comments (24)

Gokarna – Story of Ravana

Gokarna also has an mythological significance which attracts pilgrims. There are a lot of stories about Gokarna, but the most famous one is the story of Ravana and the Atmalinga.
Ravana, the demon-king of Lanka, received the atmalinga from Shiva after he had performed a penance at Mount Kailash reciting self-written Shivatandavastotram. Shiva instructed Ravana that the sacred atmalinga should not be placed on the ground as it would establish itself where placed on earth. On his way back to Lanka, Ravana stops for his evening prayers at Gokarna.

Murudeshwar

Murudeshwar is a small town on the sea-front of the western part of Karnataka which attracts both pilgrims and holiday-makers alike. It is situated on the NH 17 , 160 kms from the city of Mangalore. Getting there Murudeshwar is situated on the NH17, 160 kms north from the city of Mangalore. By Road: The [...]

Mangalore re-visited (after 11 years)

Mangalore, one of the biggest cities in the western part of the state of Karnataka gets its name after the goddess Mangaladevi. The story behind goes along way in enriching the cultural heritage of Mangalore. . With an important port, this coastal town is a major commercial centre. It is a centre for the export [...]

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