Atmalinga

                                     

 Atma Linga

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As Ravana with atma linga worshiped by parvathi was nearing Gokarna,

Lord Vishnu blotted out the sun to give the appearance of dusk. 

Using his chakra

at this time, Lord Ganesh in the disguise of a Brahmin boy accosted him. Ravana requested him to hold the Atma-Linga until he performed his rituals, and asked him not to place it on the ground. Ganesh struck a deal with him saying that he would call Ravana thrice, and if Ravana did not return within that time, he would place the Atma-Linga on the ground. Ravana returned to find that Ganesh had already placed the Atma-Linga on the ground. Vishnu then removed his illusion and it was daylight again. 

Atma Linga becoming Pancha Maha Lingam Kshetras

Ravana, realising that he had been tricked, tried to uproot the linga. Due to the force exerted by Ravana, four pieces were scattered forming lingas themself but the main linga did not move. 

These are: 

1. Mahabaleshwara – the main lingam (you are too strong)
2. Sajjeshwar – the casket carrying the lingam. This temple is about 274 kms drive from Gokarna.
3. Dhareshwar – the string covering the lingam. This temple is on NH17, about 45 Kms south of Gokarna.
4. Gunavanteshwar – the lid of the casket carrying the lingam. This temple is also on NH17, about 60 Kms south of Gokarna.
5. Murudeshwar – the cloth covering the lingam. This temple is also on NH17, about 70 Kms south of Gokarna. 

http://anushankarn.blogspot.com/2008_05_01_archive.html
https://www.ghumakkar.com/?s=murudeshwar

Ganesha

Depression - by ravana

There is shrines of Ganesha where he is depicted posture in standing form and has a depression on his head, at place where Ravana struck him.

Informed by vayu lord shiva and lordess durga and other 33 crore gods came and assembled here

hence the name koti(crore) tirtha 

http://freeglobaluniversity.blogspot.com/search/label/33CroreGods

                 Ganesha becoming Six Ganeshas

Broken Tusk - by parashurama

When parashurama try to break the privacy of  lord shiva and lordess durga

1. a war took place between ganesha and parashurama 
2. Witnessed by Six headed karthikeya . 
3. Hence Six temples on the coast, between Gokarna and Kasargod, 

. These temples are located at 

1. Gokarna itself
2. Idagunji (66 Km), 
3. Anegudde (150 Km), 
4. Hattiangady (142 Km), 
5. Mangalore (Sharavu Mahaganapathy, 230 Km) and 
6. Kasargod (Madhur Mahaganapathy 280 Km). 

all of which show Ganesha in the same posture as hit by ravana ready to fight parashurama

http://powerwarrior.blogspot.com/search/label/GivingAxeToGanesha

Result - after War 

1. Ganesha was declared as first invocation god by assembled gods , 
2. Six headed karthikeya named Muruga (Three World Witness) with a temple among 
3. Parashuram created land becomes Saptha mukti sthalas 

http://ceofreeglobaluniversity.blogspot.com/search/label/AroundWorldin80Seconds

http://6tri.blogspot.com/search/label/SorrowAnd3ShivaLingas

http://powerwarrior.blogspot.com/search/label/SevenMuktiStalas

Beaches

The drive up the winding path that leads to Gokarna is scenic, with 

1. the rocky mountains and Western Ghats on one side and 
2. the Arabian Sea on the other. 

Gokarna is known for the beaches. 

1. The Gokarna main beach in town and 
2. Kudle beach are west facing. 
3. Om beach, Half moon Beach and Paradise Beach (also known as Full moon) are south facing. 
4. Heaven beach and Nirvana beach (3 km long with fine white sand) are across the Aghanashini river. 

The Gokarna beach forms the coast of the town and is followed by Main beach in northern direction while the other four beaches lie to the south. Gokarna Main Beach is mainly used by Indian pilgrims. Main Beach is a long open beach, known for surfing. Kuddle and Om are around 6 km from Gokarna town along a muddy hill; they are accessible by rickshaw or foot. Half moon and Paradise are beyond Om beach and are accessible only by foot or boat. Nirvana beach is accessible by boat and road from Kumta town. Om beach is named so because it is shaped like the auspicious ॐ Om symbol. Om beach is the only naturally Om-shaped beach.Om beach attracts local tourists on weekends. It has a few shacks and eateries, and also boat service to other beaches.

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