Located outside the Mahabaleshwar Temple complex, the temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees first… Gokarna may be smaller, but it offers beaches that are just as serene and beautiful… ...

The temple is the fulcrum around which Gokarna revolves. The Shivling is known as Atmalinga and was given to Ravan by Lord Shiva. The temple is considered second only to Kashi Vishwanath in holiness.