Skip to main content

Kollur Mookambika Devi Temple: History, Significance, Benefits

Kollur Mookambika Temple: Wondering what is special about Mookambika Temple? Wondering where is Mookambika temple situated? Established by Adi Shankara Bhagawadpada, the Mookambika Devi temple is located in Udupi district. Wondering who is Mookambika Devi? What is the power of Mookambika Temple? Read this blogpost to know more![Subscribe to my newsletter here]

Curious to know what are the benefits of worshipping Mookambika Devi? As a devotee, one can only confess that mere words are not enough to describe the glory or the benefits of worshipping the Goddess! I would highly recommend that you read Ruzbeh N Bharucha's 'Devi's Emerald', a fabulous book on the amazing miracles of the Goddess.

However, here are some of the most frequently asked questions on Sri Mookambika Temple:

1. Which Goddess is Mookambika?

Mookambika Devi, as she is called by her devotees, is Adi Parashakti. When Maha Saraswati, Maha Lakshmi and Mahakali merge, she is Mookambika.

2. Which Devi is in Mookambika?

The presiding deity is revered as Mookambika Devi. The belief is that she is the embodiment of all three Goddesses - Maha Saraswati, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Kali.


3. What are the benefits of worshipping Mookambika Devi?

The benefits of worshipping Mookambika Devi are manifold. An ordinary person can never capture the benefits of worshipping the Divine Mother. I certainly cannot describe the 'benefits' of worshipping Mookambika Devi as words are not enough and my knowledge is nowhere close to describing the Divine Mother's splendour.

But we all need to cultivate purity in our hearts first and then worship our Devatas, Rishis and Gurus out of Bhakti, and not to get something out of them.

For the purpose of making this information easy to understand, here are few benefits of worshipping Mookambika Devi:

  1. For the well being of your family, particularly your children's future
  2. Removal of Naga dosh - especially if any snakes have been killed in your home/premises or anywhere in which you or your family are involved
  3. Problems related to education, employent, property and marriage are easily overcome when you pray before Mookambika Devi.
  4. Elimination of Black magic/Shatru dosh/evil eye - A lot of people who believe to be suffering from black magic, 'Shatru dosh' and evil eye find relief when they pray before Mookambika Devi.
  5. Mastery over Creativitiy, Talent, Knowledge: Great artists and musicians across the country are noted for offering their music during Navaratri celebrations at the Kollur Mookambika temple. They seek mastery of their craft and knowledge to be a gift and a blessing from Mookambika Devi. Therefore, they use this sacred time to celebrate her blessings with her devotees through offering of music/dance.
As mentioned earlier, I, as an ordinary person, cannot quantify or begin to measure the divine splendour of Mookambika Devi. I have been praying to the Divine Mother for her darshanam and still not received it yet.

True devotion has no conditions. The stories of great seekers and Gurus such as Swami Vivekananda teach us the need to snap out of the default setting of 'materialism' and to cultivate absolute love and surrender to the Divine Mother.

4. Is Mookambika a Lakshmi?
Yes, a part of the presiding deity is Goddess Lakshmi and the other facets are that of Mahakali and Goddess Saraswati.

5. What are the three forms of Mookambika Devi?
Mahakali, Mahalakshi and Mahasaraswati are the three main forms of Mookambika Devi.

6. Which season is best for Kollur temple visit?

August to October is a good time to visit.

7. Which district does Mookambika come under?

The temple is located about 80 km from Udupi district.

8. Is mobile allowed in Mookambika temple?

Yes. However, avoid bringing mobile phones to places of worship.

9. Can we wear shirt inside Mookambika temple?

No, it is not allowed.

10. Is sleeveless allowed in Mookambika temple?

Temples are sacred spaces and it is expected that devotees observe the rules.

Dress in a way that is simple and conducive to temple worship and rituals.

11. What is the dress code for entering Mookambika temple?

Dress in a simple way. Women can wear sarees and men can wear shirt and dhoti. Short and skimpy casual wear, tight fitting tops and jeans are to be avoided.

12. Are half pants not allowed in Mookambika temple?

No, it is not allowed. Men usually wear a dhoti/mundu and women wear sarees to temples.

13. Is it necessary to take bath before going to temple?

Definitely. Purity of the mind and body are important when offering prayers inside temples, especially powerful Shaktipeeths.

[READ: How to Light Deepam at Home]

14. Can pregnant ladies go to temple?

Not after the fifth month.

15. What colour to wear to temple?

You can wear any colour. White has always been considered an ideal colour to wear when worshipping at temples. Avoid wearing black to temples.

15. Is dhoti compulsory in Mookambika temple?

Yes, for men, it is preferable.

16. Which God is in Kollur Mookambika temple?

The presiding deity is Goddess Mookambika. To understand more about the divine Goddess, I would highly recommend that you read Ruzbeh N Bharucha's 'Devi's Emerald', a fabulous book on the amazing miracles of the Goddess.

17. Why do Keralites visit Kollur?

I am from Kerala but the truth is that I have not yet been blessed to receive the 'call of the Goddess' to visit this sacred abode at Kollur Mookambika temple. However, many family members have visited the Kollur temple for the purpose of 'Vidyarambam' ceremony of their children. You can read about it here.

18. What is Kolluru famous for?

The place is famous for Mookambika Devi temple.

If you enjoyed reading about Kollur Mookambika Devi temple, do read about

Sri Venkateshwara temple in Sydney!

You can also subscribe to my weekly newsletter!


Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Most Popular Posts

The Ugly Truth about Caste in Kerala

Many years ago, when I wrote this post on Kerala's caste system, I had not considered that people would start sending in abusive comments about one caste over the other. It baffles me that this is how Indians, all of us, continue to judge each other on account of caste differences.  [ READ: Guru Kripa: Powerful Lessons at the Lotus Feet ] My question is - why do you ABUSE any caste or community? I suggest that you read about the lives of great Masters and their stories - none of them judged anyone on the basis of caste.  You can read the life stories of Sri Adi Shankara Bhagawadpada, Tulsidas, Jnaneshwar, Namadev, Sri Aurobindo, Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Paramahansa Yogananda, Shirdi Sai Baba, and many more Gurus in Sanathana Dharma. NONE of them endorse these caste hierarchies in Bhakti Marga. Assuming that Guru Sampradaya does not appeal to your sensibilities, do read this  new book 'Ants among Elephants' written by Sujatha Gidla, who writes about herself as being born
180 comments
Read more

How do you light Deepam at home?

How do you light deepam at home? As a child, I loved watching the ritual of my grandmother lighting the deepam or the traditional lamp at home in the evenings. A sense of serenity accompanied her frail figure as she would carefully straighten every wick, dip it into the tiny puddle of oil and light the lamp. As my grandmother would read out the scriptures and chant the prayers, the fragrance of incense sticks and flowers added depth to the experience. In many Hindu homes nowadays, the lighting of the lamp (or the nilavilakku, as Malayalis refer to the traditional lamp in their homes) is not a regular practice. A lot of people have many questions around how to light deepam at home and which oil to use and so on. An important point to keep in mind - Maintain physical cleanliness and hygiene while lighting the lamp. Wear clean clothes while lighting the lamp. Frequently Asked Questions About Lighting Deepam at Home Collating most queries related to how to light the deepam at home, I'v
1 comment
Read more

A Book Review: I too had a love story by Ravinder Singh

I don’t like reading mushy romance. But Ravinder Singh’s book ‘I too had a love story’ got me crying. The book is a spell-binding, honest tale of Ravin’s love story with Khushi – the girl he loved but couldn’t marry. Ravinder Singh’s narrative resonates with honesty, passion and an innocence that is rare among today’s Indian writers. He tells you of how passionately a man can love and respect the woman he loves and how desperately he can fight for her life in the midst of life threatening crises. Most Indian love stories end predictably. Ravinder Singh’s story is not like that – I had tears flowing down my cheeks when I read Khushi’s last words to him in a moving bus. I could personally relate to that surreal experience of saying good bye forever. It has happened with me but in a different context. And then, what broke my poise was the last chapter. There’s a sentence he writes where his father tries to persuade him to marry another girl. Ravin’s reply is
4 comments
Read more

Gayatri Mantra as Panchamukhi: Get it right or let it go

Most people do not understand the importance of chanting the Gayatri mantra because they are not aware of its power. It is only when I began to read Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's teachings that I learned how sacred and powerful the chanting of the Gayatri mantra is.    The Vedas represent the breath of God. The Gayatri mantra is the very basis of the Vedas. Try not to undertake chanting the Gayatri mantra as a light endeavor or as a hobby. It has to be chanted with faith, discipline and purity of mind and body. Be steady with your sadhana if you want to reap the spiritual dividend associated with the Gayatri mantra  and never once hesitate once you decide to do it.  Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba said that the Gayatri Mantra is referred to as Pancha Mukhi, the Goddess with five faces that represent the five pranas or life forces. Here's more on it. .  Also read: The Power of OM   Chant the Gayatri Mantra correctly: Pause Five Times Here are some important thi
39 comments
Read more

7 Am Arivu (the Seventh Sense) - Why it is spiritually relevant

7 Am Arivu (the Seventh Sense) is a film that I was desperate to watch for two reasons. One, I am a Suriya fan and I had heard so much about his performance in this movie that I didn't want to settle for watching a CD of it and losing the actual cinematic experience. Second, I had read from various bloggers and their reviews that this film revolves around the story of Bodhidharman, a 16th century prince from Tamil Nadu who had mastered knowledge spanning multiple forms of art, and was sent to China to save the people from evil. Once he goes there, the transformation begins for himself and for the people there and he  goes on to become Damo, the father of Shaolin and Kung Fu and hypnotism and such other mystical yet spiritually relevant forms of mind mastery. 7 Am Arivu Goes Over the Top with the Dravidian Rhetoric In 7 Am Arivu, there has been a lot of controversy created by the fact that nearly every character eulogizes about the importance of being Tamil and yes, the Dravidi
9 comments
Read more