Gokarna is a Hindu pilgrim center. The Mahabaleshwar Temple at Gokarna is considered to be almost of equal importance as Vishanath Temple of Varanasi. Gokarna is a celebrated pilgrimage center on the cost of Karnataka, enshrining the Aatma Lingam Mahabaleshwar. It is regarded as one of the 7 Mutki Stalas of karanataka. It is also regarded as Dakshina Kashi.