Kollur Mookambika Templeಕೊಲ್ಲೂರು ಮೂಕಾಂಬಿಕಾ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ
Goddess temple in a forest village by the Souparnika river, thronged by pilgrims from Kerala.
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About Kollur Mookambika Temple
Kollur is a forest village at the foot of Kodachadri where the Mookambika temple to the goddess stands beside the Souparnika river. It is one of the seven mukti sthalas of the coast and draws large numbers of pilgrims from Kerala, especially families bringing children for the vidyarambham writing ceremony. Navaratri is the busiest time. The village is 40 km inland from Kundapura and is also where jeeps leave for the Kodachadri peak in Shivamogga district.
What to see and do
- Mookambika shrine and gold plated tower
- Souparnika river bath
- Vidyarambham ceremony
- Jeep trips to Kodachadri
- Arasinagundi falls nearby
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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