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A sacred man-made water tank in Gokarna, revered for ritual dips and surrounded by numerous small shrines and lingams.
Discover what makes this destination truly special
Koti Tirtha is a large, man-made water tank, considered one of the most sacred sites in Gokarna. The name translates to "Tank of a Crore Holy Springs," stemming from the belief that its water originates from a confluence of one crore (ten million) sacred springs. The tank is surrounded by stone steps, known as ghats, that lead down to the water. Visitors will see numerous small shrines and carved Shiva lingams installed along its periphery, left by devotees over centuries.
Plan your trip around the ideal season for the best experience
October to February, especially during long weekends, Mahashivratri festival, and other public holidays.
March, September, and weekdays during the main tourist season.
April to August, corresponding with the peak summer and heavy monsoon seasons.
Plan ahead with accurate pricing and visiting hours
Indian Visitors
Free
No entry fee
Opening Hours
6:00 AM — 8:00 PM
The tank is an open area and generally accessible at all hours. However, the recommended visiting time is from sunrise to sunset. Ritual activities are most frequent in the early morning.
Free entry for all visitors. Priests at the site may request donations for performing rituals or offering blessings.
Find your way to this destination with ease
Address
Koti Teertha Road, near Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna
Coordinates
14.5416, 74.3202
Nearest City
Gokarna
Multiple ways to get to this destination conveniently
Dabolim Airport (GOI) in Goa is the nearest airport, located about 155 km away, which is a 3-4 hour drive. Mangalore International Airport (IXE) is another opti...
Gokarna Road (GOK) railway station is about 10 km from the town. However, Ankola (20 km away) and Karwar (60 km away) are major stations on the Konkan Railway l...
Gokarna is connected by NH-66 and has good bus services. KSRTC and private buses operate regularly from Bengaluru (485 km), Mangalore (235 km), Goa (155 km), an...
Within Gokarna town, Koti Tirtha is easily reachable by foot from most hotels and guesthouses. Auto-rickshaws are readily available for transport from the bus s...
Learn about the story and cultural importance of this destination
Koti Tirtha's origins are rooted in mythology and are believed to be as ancient as the town of Gokarna itself. According to legend, the tank was created to hold the waters of a crore (ten million) holy rivers, brought together to make this a supremely potent place for purification. For centuries, it...
Koti Tirtha holds immense religious significance in Hinduism. It is classified as a 'Tirtha,' a holy water body that acts as a crossing point between the earthly and divine realms. Its primary importance lies in its perceived purificatory power, derived from the belief that it contains waters from c...
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