India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Gokarna
Maha Ganapati Temple is situated near east side of Mahabaleshwar temple, Gokarna, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, 581326, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Maha Ganapati Temple is situated by the side of the more famous Mahabaleshwara Temple and plays a second fiddle in itinerary of the devotees. It is an old temple and is not big. It is standing right in the middle of the road and the traffic moves very slowly around this congested place. The idol is very beautiful and makes up for any short comings one might observe around it. It is in white stone and in a standing posture with a flat head where Ravana is supposed to have banged him. One can do abhisekha personally to the idol inside the sanctum sanctorum. Other wise one can just pay one rupee (yes only a rupee) and touch the idol by going inside. The pooja by the local priest is done very well.
Maha Ganapati Temple, Gokarna
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October and March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 hour.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.
Bus : Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates buses (Red colored KSRTC buses) from nearby towns like Karwar, Ankola and Kumta to Gokarna.
Train : Konkan Railway passes through near. Some trains like Matsyagandha Express (Mangalore to Bombay via Madgaon) stops here. This railway station is suitably referred to as as Gokarna Road. The railway station is truly concerning 8 kilometers away from Gokarna. Gokarna is accessible by rail from Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Mangalore and Madgaon. Kumta (35 km) and Ankola (20 km) are the closest major railway stations, from wherever public or non-public transportation is out there throughout day time.
Air : Nearest airports are Dabolim at Goa (155 km)and Mangalore International Airport(233 km) at Bajpe.
Others : Walking is the most common way to get around within town, as it is small and compact. Rickshaws are also available here.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101
