॥ ॐ तत्सत् ॥
Om Tat Sat - The absolute truth is supreme.
Gokarna Mahashivaratri Jatre
ಗೋಕರ್ಣ ಮಹಾಶಿವರಾತ್ರಿ ಜಾತ್ರೆ
Devotional Feed — Daily Darshana
Active in: February
Next Festival: Next festival in February
*Updates will resume live when the festival begins.
Morning: 06:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Evening: 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Temple is open daily for regular poojas and darshana.
Daily Nitya Pooja & Aarti
27°C, Warm Sunshine
🕉️ Deity & Holy Place
| Presiding Deity | Lord Mahabaleshwara (Atmalinga of Shiva) |
| Sacred Place | Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna |
| District | Uttara Kannada |
📅 Sacred Timing
| Hindu Month | Magha / Phalguna (February - March) |
| Duration / Days | Mahashivaratri festival (Chaturdashi of Magha Krishna Paksha) |
📜 Divine History & Legend
Gokarna is the holy place where Ravana was tricked by Ganesha into placing the Atmalinga (obtained from Shiva) on the ground, which then became fixed (Mahabaleshwar). The Jatre commemorates this epic Ramayana legend. The main chariot, Maha Ratha, stands over 40 feet tall and is built fresh every year using traditional woodcarving techniques.
🔥 Sacred Rituals & Processions
✨ Spiritual Significance
“The Gokarna Jatre is an extraordinary union of ancient myth, Vedic rituals, and ocean breeze. It is one of the most sacred spots in India for Shaivism, and the dramatic chariot pull along the narrow streets is a spectacular site of pure devotion.”