Devi
Kollur Mookambika Temple
Kollur, Karnataka · Mookambika Devi
About Kollur Mookambika Temple
Kollur Mookambika Temple is one of the most powerful Shakti temples in Karnataka on the Kodachadri hills. The goddess Mookambika represents combined powers of Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Durga. Adi Shankaracharya installed the main idol here after a divine dream.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Mookambika Devi
🙏 Secondary Deity
Saraswati, Lakshmi
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Devi
🕐 Darshan Timings
5:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
⏱ Typical Duration
1 hour
🪔 Special Puja
Navaratri; Maha Shivaratri
🔔 Important Rituals
Navaratri festival, Devi darshan, Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva unified form worship
👔 Dress Code
Traditional Indian attire
📅 Best Visit Time
October (Navaratri)
🎫 Entry Fee
Free
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Kundapura Station (36 km)
Nearest Airport
Mangalore Airport (145 km)
Distance from City
145 km from Mangalore
Parking
Yes
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Kollur or Kundapura
Food Options
Several vegetarian restaurants near temple
Visitor Tips
Vijayadasami puja is very auspicious here.
🎉 Festivals & Events
Navaratri (10 days) sees elaborate celebrations.
👴 Senior Citizen Notes
Forest-fringe temple with flat premises. Cool climate makes it comfortable.
⚠️ Important Notes
Western Ghats location — pleasant weather year round. Accessible by road.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
5:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Typical Duration
1 hour
Entry Fee
Free
State
Karnataka
Location
Kollur
Ideal Base City
Kollur or Kundapura
Senior Friendly
Yes
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