Mahabaleshwara Temple

Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple is located in Gokarna, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India. It is dedicated to Hindu god Shiva. The Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located in Gokarna, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Hindu god Shiva. The temple is considered one of the eight holiest places of pilgrimage in India for Shaivites. The other seven are Pancha Tirtha, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar. The temple is a large complex, with a number of shrines and temples. The main shrine is dedicated to Mahabaleshwara, who is considered the primary deity of the temple. The temple is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.