Gokarna, Karnataka

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Gokarna is a historical temple town located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state in southern India, The town is famous for the 4th century Mahabaleshwar Temple, dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva, the Bhadrakali Temple dedicated to Goddess Uma and Maha Ganpati Temple dedicated to Hindu God Ganesha. Gokarna is mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata and by the classical Sanskrit poet Kalidasa in his 4th-century work Raghuvamsha, where he refers to the "Lord of Gokarna". Gokarna is one of the most popular beach destinations for tourists in India. It is popular with beach trekkers. Yana Caves hosts the second cleanest village in India.

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