Gokarnath Temple was first built by Sri Narayana Guru in 1912 and is dedicated to Shiva as Gokarnatheshwara. Kerala temple architecture is followed, later it was renovated in Chola style. It is located 3 Kms away from Nehru Maidan Bus stand.
The main temple is surrounded by the smaller temples of Subramanya, Mahaganapathi, Annapoorneswari, Shaneeshwara, the Navagraha, and Anandabhairava. There is a huge statue of Nandi at the entrance. The courtyard is marble paved with silver artwork.
Navaratri and Shivratri are major festivals celebrated here. The dining hall of the temple serves lunch for visitors everyday.
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