Bhookailas is the story of formation of Gokarna Kshetram. King of Asuras, Ravana, decides to perform penance & bring Lord Siva's Atma Lingam for his mother to worship. Ravana is manipulated to wish for Goddess Parvathi over Atma Lingam. When Ravana realizes he was tricked, he begs Lord Shiva for forgiveness and attains the Atma Lingam upon the condition of not grounding it but happens otherwise.
