Mookambika Temple, Kollur, Karnataka

Mookambika Temple, Kollur, Karnataka

Mookambika Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Shakthi, located in Kollur Town in Udupi District in Karnataka, India. The Temple is situated in the foothills of Kodachadri hills, on the southern bank of Souparnika River. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva Temples created by Lord Parasurama. It is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage centres in Kerala. The Temple is one of the most revered pilgrimage centres in Karnataka and Kerala.

Legends

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History

The Temple is believed to be around 2000 years old. This Temple is considered as state temple of Keladi Dynasty. The Temple was extensively renovated by the Kings of Keladi Dynasty namely Sankanna Nayaka and Shivappa Nayaka. Most of the jewels adorning the idol currently are said to have been presented by them and by their overlords of Vijayanagara. The legendary Rani Chennamaji offered precious emerald jewellery to the Goddess which she still adorns and Gold face for the Lingam.

The King Halugulla Veera Sangayya constructed the stone walls inside the Temple and built several of the present structures under the orders of Rani Chennamaji. The Vijayanagara Emperor Krishnadevaraya presented a Golden Mask. The Temple was looted heavily during the Maratha raids in 18^th Century CE. The Late MG Ramachandran, then Chief Minister of Tamilnadu presented a Silver Sword to the Goddess.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

·        Morning: 5 A.M to 1.30 PM

·        Noon: 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM (Only Darshan)

·        Evening: 5.00 PM to 9.00 PM (Except Special days)

Pooja Timings

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Festivals

Rathotsava in the month of Phalguna, Ugadi, Deepavali, Dhanur Masa, Shivaratri,  Chandika Homa, Ashtabhanda Brahmakalashotsva (celebrated once in 12 years) and Navaratri in the month of Ashwina are the main festivals celebrated in this temple.

Literary Mention

Adi Shankaracharya sung his Kala Rohanam in praise of the Mother and gained her blessings. It is also said that Adi Shankaracharya authored his Soundarya Lahiri from this temple. The 98^th verse in the series is dedicated to Mother Mookambika.

Prayers

Devotees pray here for gaining knowledge, wisdom and excellence in educational pursuits. Parents begin schooling for their children in the temple. The Kashaya Theertham is made of ginger, pepper, cardamom, lavang and jaggery. It is a ritual that is in practice since the time of Sri Adi Shankaracharya who introduced this Theertham as a medicinal drink.

Important Information

The Temple administration requests the male devotees to remove their shirts and vests before entering the temple premises. Clothes such as Coats, Hats, Turbans, Bermuda, and Shorts, and Lungi are not allowed inside the temple. Women are requested to dress decently. Ladies should not enter the Temple for 11 days after child delivery. Ladies should not enter the Temple during their monthly period (5 days) time. Pregnant women should not enter the Temple Courtyard after 7 months. If there is any Death in the family, the family members should not enter the Courtyard of the Temple for 11 days.

Contact

Mookambika Temple,

Kollur, Kundapura Taluk,

Udupi District – 576 220

Karnataka, India

Phone: +91 8254 258 221

Mobile: +91 94481 77892

Email: eosmtkollur@gmail.com

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 750 meters from Kollur Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Halkal Junction, 30 Kms from Mookambika Road Byndoor Railway Station, 38 Kms from Kundapura, 74 Kms from Udupi, 131 Kms from Mangalore Airport, 132 Kms from Mangalore, 358 Kms from Mysuru and 430 Kms from Bengaluru. Kollur is located at about 74 Kms from Udupi. On the National High 17, after around 7 Kms from Kundapura, at Hemmady one has to take right deviation to reach Kollur. Kollur is well connected to Mangalore, Bangalore and Mysore. Regular buses ply from Udupi.

Location