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{{Short description|Hindu temple in Karnataka, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2019}}
{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Kollur Mookambika Temple
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| image = Kollur Mookambika Temple 20080123.JPG
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| caption = Inside view of the Kollur Mookambika temple
| map_type = Karnataka
| map_caption = Location in Karnataka
| coordinates = {{coord|13.8638|74.8145|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
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| country = {{flag|India}}
| state = [[Karnataka]]
| district = [[Udupi]]
| locale = [[Byndoor]]
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| deity = [[Mookambika]]
| festivals = Rathotsava, [[Navaratri]], [[Vijaya Dashami]]
| architecture = A mix of different styles, such as Dravidian, Vijayanagara, and Hoysala
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| year_completed = ~800 CE
| creator = King Halugallu Veera Sangayya
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[[File:The chariot.jpg|thumb|The Golden Chariot of Sree Mookambika Devi]][[File:Lamp in front of the temple.jpg|thumb|Lamp and the Kodimaram ([[Dhvajastambha|Dvajastambha]]) ]]
[[File:View of the entrance.jpg|thumb|view of the entrance]]
'''Kollur Mookambika Temple''' is located at [[Kollur, Udupi district|Kollur]] in [[Byndoor]] Taluk of [[Udupi District]] in the state of [[Karnataka]], [[Tulunadu]] region, [[India]]. It is a [[Hindu]] temple dedicated to the mother goddess [[Mookambika]].

Mookambika is the union of Adipara Shakthi and Parabramha as the Linga has integrated on its left side "Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswathi".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/karnataka/kollur-mookambika-temple/ps47149893.cms|title=Kollur Mookambika Temple|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=6 January 2023|last1=Hande |first1=Shrinidhi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.devotionalstore.com/blogs/devotional-blog/things-to-keep-in-mind-while-travelling-to-mookambika-temple|title=Things To Keep In Mind While Travelling to Mookambika Temple|publisher=Devotional Store|website=devotionalstore.com|access-date=6 January 2023|archive-date=4 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704003703/https://www.devotionalstore.com/blogs/devotional-blog/things-to-keep-in-mind-while-travelling-to-mookambika-temple|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://gotirupati.com/kollur-mookambika-temple/|title=Kollur Mookambika Temple|publisher=Gotirupati|website=gotirupati.com|date=6 March 2016 |access-date=6 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kollur.com/ |title=Welcome To Kollur Sri Mookambika Devi Site |publisher=kollur.com |website=kollur.com/ |access-date=7 April 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629041707/http://www.kollur.com/ |archive-date=29 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.karnatakaholidays.com/kollur-mookambika-temple.php|title=Kollur Mookambika Temple|publisher=Karnataka Holidays|website=karnatakaholidays.com|access-date=6 January 2023|archive-date=1 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101222127/http://www.karnatakaholidays.com/kollur-mookambika-temple.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> The temple is very special because it is part of the 108 Durgalayas and 108 Shivalayas. It is situated in the foothills of [[Kodachadri]] hills, on the southern bank of [[Souparnika River]]. Being situated in the land between [[Gokarna, Karnataka|Gokarna]] and [[Kanyakumari]], believed to be created by sage [[Parashurama]].

== Idols, Sub- Shrines and Festivals ==
The main deity of the temple is a [[Svayambhu|swayambhu]] (self-born) [[Lingam|linga]] with a golden line cutting it into half, in which the left half represents the goddess triad - the [[Tridevi]]s, and the right half represents their consorts - the male triad - the [[Trimurti]]s.

A four-handed [[panchaloha]] idol of the goddess Mookambika is also installed. Mookambika is seen seated in the Padmasana position with four arms, with two arms holding a [[Shankha]] (conch) and [[Sudarshana Chakra|Chakra]] (divine discus). The other two arms hold the [[Abhayamudra|Abhaya mudra]] and the [[Varadamudra|Abheestha mudra]] (Varada mudra).

There are sub-shrines for [[Ganapathi]], [[Shiva]], [[Vishnu]], [[Hanuman]], [[Subrahmanya]], [[Virabhadra]] and [[Snake worship|Snake gods]] (Naga Devathas) in the temple.

Rathotsava (Chariot festival) in the month of [[Phalguna]] and [[Navaratri]] in the month of [[Ashvin (month)|Ashwin]] are the main festivals in this temple. Goddess Mookambika is said to be the name given to Goddess [[Tridevi]] after she killed the demon Mookasura (also known as Kaumasura).

Though the temple is located in Karnataka, most number of devotees coming here are from the neighbouring state of [[Kerala]]. It is also one among the most popular shrines visited by [[Malayalis]] (People of Kerala) irrespective of religion and caste.

== Mythology ==
The present deity in form of a devi was established by Adi Shankaracharya. The linga is worshipped as Moola Devi and the representation of devi as a four armed goddess was installed by Adi Shankara. Once, Sage Kola Maharishi was performing Tapas here when he was persistently troubled by a demon. This Demon had also been praying to Lord Shiva to get powers that would make him invincible and let him do whatever he wanted. Knowing the evil mind of this demon, Devi Shakthi made him Mooka (Dumb). So, when Lord Shiva appeared before him, he was unable to ask for any boon. Enraged by this, the Demon began to harass Kola Maharishi, who was also praying to the Lord. Kola Maharishi appealed to the Divine Mother for help. So, Devi Shakthi came down and vanquished the Demon, Mookasura.

Henceforth, in this region, she came to be known as Mookambika. Lord Shiva also appeared before the sage. Maharishi Kola asked that the Lord with His Consort should remain here forever. To grant his wish, a Jyotirlinga appeared, with a Swarnarekha (golden line) in the middle. Thus, one half of this Linga stands for the conscious principle as embodied by Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, while the other stood for the Creative Principle in the form of Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswathi.

Goddess Uma appeared here with Lord Shankara and slayed Mukasura. The Goddess Mookambika is in the form of Jyotir-Linga incorporating both Shiva and Shakthi. Thus the temple forms a part in both [[108 Shivalayas]] and 108 [[Durgalayas]] of ancient Kerala'.

'''''Mother Son Relationship: Goddess Mookambika and Shri Brahmalingeshwara, Maranakatte'''''

According to [[Skanda Purana]], Goddess [[Mookambika]] performed a Marana Homa here after killing Mookasura. After slaying the demon, the divine mother granted divinity to the demon's soul and blessed him to be known as Brahmalingeshwara, to which his temple is located in Maranakatte, 20 kms away from the Goddess. In Maranakatte, the main lord is Shri Brahmalingeshwara, besides him there is Malayali Yakshi & vata Yakshi & also two Dwarapalakas. To the right of the Sanctorum there is a ''katte'' (colloquial [[Kannada]]) in which [[Sri Chakra]] yantra is established by [[Adi Shankara]]. Beside the "Brahmalingeshwara Gudi" there is a 'Daivadha mane' of Hashaiguli (who came from Kashi or [[Varanasi]]), Haiguli, Chikku and other parivara daivas.

==See also==
* [[Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary]]
* [[Marikamba Temple, Sirsi]]
* [[Chamundeshwari Temple|Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore]]
* [[Annapurneshwari Temple, Cherukunnu]]
* [[Yellamma Temple, Saundatti]]
* [[Maranakatte]]

==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://books.google.com/books?id=RdzaPW-kEvQC Books]
*[https://www.mookambika.co Complete Guide of Mookambika Temple Kollur]
*[http://www.indiantemples.com/Karnataka/kollur.html Indian Temples Kollur]
*[http://www.durga-puja.org/mookambika-devi-temple.html Mookambika Devi Temple]
*[https://www.karnatakatourism.org/tour-item/sri-mookambika-temple Sri Mookambika Temple Kollur] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218124415/https://www.karnatakatourism.org/tour-item/sri-mookambika-temple |date=18 February 2023 }}

{{Holy temples of coastal Karnataka}}

{{Hindu temples in Karnataka}}

[[Category:Lakshmi temples]]
[[Category:108 Shiva Temples]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Udupi district]]
[[Category:Devi temples in Karnataka]]

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