Karnataka. has an interesting history. Ravana,
the king of Lanka performed Tapas (Penance) on top of Kailasa Hill. He pleased
Lord Shiva and secured Atmalinga from him. The gods approached lord Ganesha to
trick and prevent Atmalinga from being taken to Lanka. Ganapathi arrived on
earth in disguise and met Ravana. As Ravana went to perform his evening pooja,
he requested Ganesha to hold the Atmalinga till pooja rituals were complete. As
Ravana entered the sea to take bath,
Ganesha dropped Atmalinga to the ground and it got fixed there. Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple
is built around this A maha Ganapathi temple is also built nearby in honour of
Lord Ganesha.
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