City-information
for Gokarna
Gokarna is about 200 km north of Mangalore and 56 km from Karwar on the seashore. According to the Gokarna Purana, "By mere entrance into this Ksetra, one becomes liberated from hundreds of sins, including even brahma-hatya (the killing of a brahmin)." Moreover it is said that one becomes free from rebirth by just looking at the Atma-linga, by hearing the roar of the sea, or taking birth in Koti-tirtha.
Many long-term foreign visitors stay in Gokarna as there are nice secluded beaches here. A half hour walk from Gokarna is Om Beach, which is a good secluded beach popular with long term travelers.
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