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5 October - 13 October 2024

Gokarna, Karnataka

Katha Location

Ram Katha prasad will be served daily to all guests, including Lunch and Dinner. All are welcome and invited to have prasad. Prasad will be served near the mandap.

Date and Time

5th October to 13th October 2024

  • 5th October 2024: 4:00 PM onwards
  • 6th October to 13th October 2024: 10:00AM – 1:30PM

Katha Information

No Registration is Required.

  • Katha is open for all. Any Attendee can visit the Katha Sthal directly for Katha and prasaad.

Travel

By Air:

  • The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport in Goa, approximately 150 kilometers away from Gokarna. You can hire a taxi or take a bus from the airport to reach Gokarna which will take 3-4 hours.
  • MOPA airport, Goa is approximately 183 kilometers away from Gokarna. It will take 4-5 Hrs by road to reach Gokarna.
  • Hubli Airport is approximately 150 kilometers away from Gokarna. It will take 3-4 Hrs by road to reach Gokarna.

By Train:

  • The nearest railway station to Gokarna is Gokarna road, at a distance of 10 km from the main Gokarna city. However, being a small station it is not connected with the major cities. Another station, Ankola, railway station at a distance of 20 km from Gokarna, is considered as the nearest well-connected railway station to Gokarna. You can also reach Gokarna from other railway stations like Kumta, Karwar and Madgaon.

By Road:

  • Gokarna is well-connected by road with the nearby cities. You can find direct buses from the nearest cities Goa, Bangalore, Mangalore and direct buses are also available from Delhi to Gokarna. You can also hire a taxi from nearby cities for a more comfortable and convenient journey.

Transport

Self-payment based travel service provider contact details:

  • Trimurti Travels Gokarna - Mr. Sandeep - Mobile No. 9035135869 OR 9448206279

For Pickup or Drop from Goa to Gokarna:

  • Dzire - Rs. 4000/- (Dabolim Airport), 5500/- (Mopa Airport)
  • Ertiga - Rs. 5000/- (Dabolim Airport), 7200/- (Mopa Airport)
  • Innova - Rs. 5500/- (Dabolim Airport), 8000/- (Mopa Airport)
  • Innova Cresta - Rs. 6000/-(Dabolim Airport), 8500/- (Mopa Airport)

Mr. Laxman Mobile - No. 7899153484

  • Two Wheeler - Rs.400/- Per Day

Mr. Mahesh - Mobile No. 7387354344

  • Two Wheeler - Rs.500/- to 600/- Per Day

Mr. Nagendra - Mobile No. 7760008787 OR Mr. Nitin - Mobile No. 8880566311

  • Two Wheeler - Rs.500/- to 600/- Per Day

Manju Travels Gokarna - Mobile No. 9480211306 OR 9590069124

  • Dzire - Rs. 4000/- (Dabolim Airport), 6000/-(Mopa Airport)
  • Ertiga - Rs. 5000/-(Dabolim Airport), 7000/- (Mopa Airport)
  • Innova - Rs. 6000/-(Dabolim Airport), 7500/-(Mopa Airport)
  • Innova Cresta - Rs. 6500/-(Dabolim Airport), 8000/-(Mopa Airport)
  • Two Wheeler - Rs. 500/- Per Day

It takes 3-4 Hours to reach by road from Goa to Gokarna. Although auto rickshaw and taxis are available within Gokarna, walking is the best way to explore this small town.

Accommodation

  • Organizer will provide only basic accommodation in halls / dormitories with sharing basis only. You can register your accommodation detail on www.ramkatharegistration.in
  • If you require separate rooms for stay, then you have to make your own stay arrangements. Below hotels are available near Katha Pandal. Shrotas may book directly on self-payment basis. You may contact Ms. Sukanya for Hotel booking related help on 8152887685.
NoHotel NameContact NoLocationDistance to Katha Sthal
1Viraz Valley Resort8152887685Om Beach Road, Gokarna2.6 km
2Stone Wood Nature Resort8669613404Om Beach Road, Gokarna2.5 km
3Arthigamya8880688806Kudle Beach, Gokarn6 km
4Sunny’s Serenity8806910111Nelaguni, Gokarna1.7 km
5Prakruti Resort7795455845Bijjur, RK Beach Road1.8 km
6Jungle Lodges & Resorts9480885307Om Beach Road, Gokarna2.6 km
7Scirocco Hotels9175949651Gokarna3 km
8Swaswara Hotel7559012211Donibhail, Om Beach7 km
9Om International Hotel9480603786Gangigadde, Gokarna2 km
10Hotel Greens8105979420Gokarna3 km
11Nimmu Guest House8386256730Ramtirth Road, Gokarna2.2 km
12Paradise Residency9663021426Taramakki Road, Gokarna2.3 km
13West Coast Home Stay9380486897Opp. Govt Hospital0.25 km

General Information

Gokarna is about 238 km north of Mangalore, 483 km from Bengaluru and about 59 km from Karwar. It is between the Gangavali and Aghanashini rivers along the Karwar coast by the Arabian Sea. It is 200 km north from the college towns of Suratkal and Manipal.

Gokarna is a small temple town located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state in southern India. It has a population of around 20,000. Shiva is the most worshipped deity in the town. Gokarna's main temple, Mahabaleshwara, is dedicated to Shiva. The temple houses what is believed by some to be the earliest Shiva lingam (Atmalinga).

Climate:

  • Gokarna in October falls under the rainy season with medium rainfall. The maximum temperature rises to about 29°C - 30°C and the minimum temperature falls to about 20°C - 24°C.
  • It is advisable that all devotees should plan carefully to ensure their health & safety as per their health concerns. Keep rain coat and sufficient clothes. Keep proper & regular medicines, if any.

Currency:

  • All practical purpose INR (Indian Rupees) is the most acceptable currency in Gokarna, India for local markets, transportation, shops, and restaurants etc.

Visa:

  • It is advisable to all listeners to travel with Prior Indian visa wherever it is required.
  • Online visa is available for certain nationalities. Please check on the following link: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in

Places to Visit:

  • Please click on this PDF for more information.

Contact

  • Ramkatha Karyaliya: Bhadrakali College Ground, Gokarna
  • Mobile No.: +91 9216995601
  • E-mail: ramkathareg@gmail.com

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