LORD MAHABALESWAR OF GOKARNAM

He continued that this Atmalinga would thenceforward be called Gokarneswara, evidently due to the shape of linga, and the place as Gokarnaswara kshetra. Lord Siva then added that he who worships the sand-made Sivalinga on the shore after bath in the sea opposite this is untitled Kaivalyaprapti. Ravana anon offered obeisance saying that he was 'Mahakala'; for, although he lifted and bore the Kailas on his shoulder, he could not even move this an inch. Flashing a smile at the confession of his insignificance and recognition of the infinitude of the divinities, the celestials departed. Ravana bringing his mother accompanied by kith and kin offered prayers with great fanfare. Those who visited later and worshipped were benefited by the bounteous grace showered on them by the All-merciful Parameswar. And in course of time, it became a famous centre of pilgrimage and continued to lure during the Dwaparayuga that followed, which tradition is going on with unbroken continuity in the Kaliyuga too.

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