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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.

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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.

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