Can we go to Mookambika temple now?

Darshan timings: Kollur Mookambika Temple is open from 5 AM till 9 PM. Darshan is allowed all through the day except brief intervals of time when certain rituals or decorations are being performed. Most visitors take a jeep trip to visit Kodachadri from Kollur.

What is special about Mookambika Temple?

This sacred shrine is dedicated to Shree Mookambika Devi, an incarnation of Adi Shakthi who is depicted with three eyes, four arms, with a disc and conch in hands. The temple is located on the banks of the river Souparnika and the Goddess here can be seen in the form of Swayambhu Linga.

Which state is Mookambika Temple?

Karnataka
Sri Mookambika Temple/State

Mookambika temple being a famous pilgrimage spot in the south of Western Ghats has transport facility from all over Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

How old is Kollur Mookambika temple?

1200 years old
Mookambika Temple in Kollur is believed to be over 1200 years old.

What is the legend of Sri Mookambika Temple Kollur?

The legend is that, Adi Shankaracharya had sit here for meditation. By worshiping and sitting on meditation at the Shankaracharya Peetha, one can attain the peak of knowledge. After the worship and prayer, devotees can come out of the Temple through the northern door. The accompanying Deities of Devi, can be seen on the outer circle of the Temple.

Which is the main entrance of Mookambika Temple?

The Main entrance is on the eastern side of the Mookambika Temple. While entering the temple through this entrance, one can see the Goldplated Dhwajasthambha or Flag Post and behind that is the Deepasthambha or the Lamp Post. The Ganapathi sculpted on this pillar is called as “ Pillar’s Ganapathi” ( Kambhada Ganapathi).

Who is Shree Mookambika Devi in Linga form?

Shree Mookambika Devi in the form of Linga is the Adi Shakthi, the Creator and the protector of all forms of life. Many of the local Kings have given lots of donations to this Temple. Prominent among them are the Kings of the “Keladi Dynasty”. They have been offering a variety of worships to the Goddess.

Which is the statue of Mookambika Devi giving darshan?

Inside the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Temple the “Pancha Loha statue of Mookambika Devi gives “Darshan” to the Devotees, in a sitting posture in “Padmasana” with a gentle smile on her face and holding Shankha Chakra on her two arms and other two palms with protective and blessing postures.