Mookambika temple is an ancient temple located at Kollur in Karnataka. Kollur is about 135 away from Mangalore. And is easily accessed from Tamilnadu, Keralaand Karnataka by train and road. It is the only temple that is dedicated to goddess Parvathi and believed to be created by Parashurama. This temple is very well known among the people of Tamilnadu and the goddess Parvathi is called in Tamil as Thai Mookambika. Parvathi temple is located exactly on the banks of the perennial river Souparnika that runs close to the foot hills of the Western Ghats. Kollur Bus-stand. It’s located just 50 meters away from Kollur Bus-Stand, and would be one of the first buildings you come across as you enter Kollur. Being just 100 meters away from Souparnika River, would be ideally for an early morning dip in the pure and holy water flowing down the sanctified undulations of Kudachadri. Mookambika temple is just 500 meters away from the lodge and on the way to temple you can see an assortment of brightly lit shops and small eateries serving Local and South Indian cuisine. In short, you would not find a better place to stay at Kollur. We suggest you to book your rooms well in advance either through our online booking module or contact us over the phone. By doing so you will avoid the last minute scuttle and anxiety of getting a place to stay at Kollur, particularly during the holiday seasons. Single Bed, Double Bed, Three Bed, Four Bed and Five Bed rooms, Air Conditioned and Non Air Conditioned Rooms, Generator Back Up, Hot Water, Extra Beds, Room Service, Car parking etc, Hygienic and Sanitized bathrooms and bed sheets, Near to Sree Mookambika Temple, Souparnika River and Kollur Bus stand, Friendly and responsive staff, Fixed Season and Off-Season Room Charges & kollur tours and travel packages, Advance Room Booking can be done over the net or phone and cheapest list of hotels in kollur on budget rates, this temple has a long history for its origin. It is said goddess Parvathi killed the Kamsasuran who lived here and who attempted to become all powerful through his penance. Devi along with the help of Veerabadra, Ganapathi and Shiva initially made him dumb and he came to be called Mookasuran, mooka means to be dumb. Later the goddess killed him with her Chakra on the midnight of Shukla Astami. From then on Devi came to be called as Kollur Devi Mookambika. Then her divine energy became one with the lingam worshipped by Kola Maharishi. At the Sri Mookambika temple the Lingam is the main deity and is known as Jyothirlingam. Devi Mookambika has three eyes and four arms, with the divine disc and conch in her hands.The Mookambika temple is renowned for its beauty and aesthetics, all over the world. Goddess Kollur Mookambika is adorned with flowers. Ritual bathing and prayer to the idol are a common feature of the presiding lingam. The perennial Souparnika river’s pure water is used for theertham and puja. The kollur Mookambika temple wears a festival look during Navarathri and Navarathri is celebrated with pomp, show and gaiety. kollur map , kollur weather
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