Shree Uma Maheshwara Temple

According to Indian mythology, when Parvati (also known as Uma) learnt about the significance of Gokarna, she persuaded Shiva to accompany her to this town. When they, along with a few other companions, reached Gokarna, Uma was joyed with the beauty of the region. Uma and Lord Shiva, also known as Maheshwara, went to the top of the Shatashrunga Mountain, away from the town. This secluded spot is a revered place of worship. One half of the Shiva lingam installed inside denotes Mahesh while the other half, Uma. On the side of lingam, a statue of mythological bull called Nandi is depicted in a seated position, who serves as Shiva's mount as well as Uma Maheshwara's gatekeeper.
Located on the hill between Om and Kudle beaches, the Uma Maheshwara temple offers its devotees a relatively quiet precinct to offer prayers to the deities. You could hike for 10-20 minutes over the mountain from either side or even walk from the town of Gokarna for about 20-30 minutes (crossing Kudle beach) to get here. You could also hire an auto or a bike to drive here. , This pilgrim is situated on a flat top on the Shatashrunga Mountain, with space for parking vehicles. Surrounded by Indian Ocean on its sides, it offers stunning views of the ocean, with its many rock-formations along the shoreline. An early morning or an evening visit could offer soul-stirring views of the sunrise and sunsets.