LORD MAHABALESWAR OF GOKARNAM

FAMOUS THIRTHAS

This Gokarna kshetra is famous for many sacred thirthas too. Both atop the hill, on the shore and around the hill there are several punya thirthas, and they are associated with gods and goddesses. Koti Thirtha and Gogarbha Thirtha are located on the hill. The Rama Thirtha lying on the shore near the hill has a great pull; for, it is associated with Sri Rama. According to the story, Sri Rama is said to have stayed here worshipping Gokarneswar for sometime to expiate the sin of Narahatya - killing of Ravana and his company. He was then bathing daily in this thirtha, hence the name and sanctity. Nearby this are found Sita and Lakshmna thirthas. And they are so named because of the fact of their taking bath in them, so visit-worthy. All pilgrims invariably take bath in every one of them, offering pindas to the manes, and giving hair. Along with them sea bath is common to all the visiting public and this tradition is honoured and the rituals observed with utmost sincerity.

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