Rooms/Stay Options at Gokarna Tapovana
Gokarna Tapovana has constructed “Prashanta Nilaya” to provide accommodation for pilgrims and devotees visiting the sacred site. Currently, eight modern yet traditionally styled rooms are available for pilgrims and devotees. Additionally, “Prashanta Nilaya” offers free accommodation exclusively for sages and saints conducting religious discourses and spiritual gatherings.
GauDhama (Cow Donation & Worship)
In Gokarna, before performing yajnas (sacrificial rituals) and other Vedic ceremonies, devotees In the sacred land of Gokarna, before undertaking yajnas, yagas, and other Vedic and Smarta rituals, devotees first perform a purification process to cleanse themselves of all impurities committed through body, speech, and mind. As a part of this atonement, the scriptures prescribe Godāna (cow donation) as the most superior form of charity.
This sacred offering is believed to absolve all sins—whether committed knowingly or unknowingly—and enhances the efficacy of future righteous rituals such as yajnas and yagas. Performing Go-puja (cow worship), Godāna (cow donation), and Go-grasa Seva (feeding cows) in a spiritually significant place yields immense spiritual benefits.
Those who wish to contribute directly or indirectly towards Godāna, Go-puja, and Go-grasa Seva can find more details here.
Satsang Bhavan
Among religious programs, the ultimate benefit is service for world welfare. Programs such as name japa, name sankirtana, satsang, religious discourses, and Bhagavat Saptaha should be continuously conducted at “Gokarna Tapovan” to awaken the positive energy in the sacred space. This is the very purpose of Tapovan. The facility is equipped with both indoor and outdoor stages to conveniently host all these religious events.
Tapovana aims to freely provide space to religious organizations, saints, and teachers who strive to raise religious awareness and thereby render humble service for the welfare of the world.
Hindu religious organizations and saints across India who are dedicated to raising spiritual consciousness are invited to make use of this sacred space.
Annadanam Seva
The scriptures state, “Nabhavatu Sama Danam Annadanah Samanah” , which means that there is no donation equivalent to offering food (Annadanam). In ancient times, food, medicine, and education were never commodities for sale; they were shared freely without any charge. Over time, these essential services turned into profitable businesses.
At “Gokarna Tapovan, ” a continuous free Annadanam (food donation) service is being carried out for visiting pilgrims and devotees. To sustain this noble initiative, various programs have been organized. Those who wish to contribute to this sacred cause can donate either in monetary form or kind through the e-donation hundi provided below.
Furthermore, devotees can sponsor Annadanam at the temple on special occasions such as birthdays, festivals, or other religious ceremonies, making their auspicious days more meaningful through this selfless service.
Darshanam
Pooja & Seva at Mahabaleshwara Temple
At Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple, various daily poojas and rituals are performed according to the Vatulagama tradition, including Tantric practices, Bali (offerings), and Naivedya (sacred food offerings).
During the reign of the Banavasi Kadamba kings, seven Gotras (lineages) with 64 families were brought to Gokarna and assigned different 64 priestly responsibilities (poojas and services) for the deity. To sustain their livelihood, the king granted them land in seven different Malenadu (Western Ghats) regions as Umbali grants (endowments).
As part of this system, the priests continue to distribute the prasadam of Lord Mahabaleshwar twice a year to these regions. In return, the people from these areas contribute grains, offerings, and donations to the temple, ensuring both the temple’s daily expenses and the livelihood of the priests.
Even today, devotees and pilgrims visiting Gokarna perform poojas and various sevas through these seven priestly families. Those who come for seva are provided with accommodation and food, which is managed by these priestly families.
Gokarna Tapovana facilitates both direct and online pooja services for devotees visiting the temple. Accommodation, meals, and arrangements for the poojas are available for those visiting the shrine. Devotees can also book their poojas online through our official website, where they can find details and schedule their visit.
Sevas at Sri Maha Ganapati, Sri Mahabaleshwar, and Sri Parvati Temples
Sevas at Sri Maha Ganapati Temple
1. Maha Mangalarati
2. Durvarchane (28/108/1008 sacred grass offerings)
3. Atharvashirsha Abhisheka
4. Panchamrita Abhisheka
5. Gana Homa
6. Atharvashirsha Homa
7. Brihaspati Sukta Homa
Sevas at Sri Parvati Temple
1. Maha Mangalarati
2. Panchamrita Abhisheka
3. Kumkumarchane
4. Chandi Homa
5. Swayamvara Parvati Homa
Sevas at Sri Mahabaleshwar Temple
1. Maha Mangalarati
2. Panchamrita Abhisheka
3. Navadhanya Abhisheka
4. Rudrabhisheka
5. Rudra Homa
6. Maha Mrityunjaya Homa
All these sevas can be performed in person at the temple or online. Those visiting the temple in person should pre-book their dates at Tapovana, while those opting for online pooja services must provide their address and other necessary details for the rituals.