Gokarna is a village in Karnataka and a prominent pilgrimage destination of India. The village is situated on the coast of Karwar and is sandwiched between the rivers Gangavali and Agnashini. Lord Shiva is believed to be born in this village and this is how it gained religious importance. The village has a lot of Mythological history related to Lord Shiva. Apart from being a place of religious importance, the beaches of this village are quite famous. Om Beach, Gokarna Beach, Half Moon Beach, Kudle Beach and Paradise or Full Moon Beaches are some of the popular beaches of the place.