Kollur Mookambika Temple
ಕೊಲ್ಲೂರು ಮೂಕಾಂಬಿಕಾ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ
A goddess temple at the foot of the Western Ghats, one of the seven moksha pilgrimage sites of Karnataka, drawing steady streams of devotees from Kerala and Karnataka.
Kollur Mookambika Temple stands on the banks of the Sauparnika River at the foot of Kodachadri Hill. It is dedicated to Mookambika, the goddess regarded as an incarnation of the snow-mountain goddess, and tradition holds that her worship was established by Adi Shankaracharya. It is one of the seven moksha pilgrimage sites of Karnataka. During the Navaratri festival, children are initiated into writing in a ritual known as Vidyarambham. Men must remove their shirts before entering, and photography is prohibited inside the temple. Darshan is free, and a paid fast-track queue is available. The temple is about 80 km from Udupi, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Opening hours
Approx. 5:00 AM–1:30 PM and 3:00–9:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Someshwara Beach, Byndoor
- Maravanthe Beach
- Delta Beach (Kodi Bengre)
- Manipal End Point
- St. Mary's Islands
- Malpe Beach
- Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village
- Anantheshwara & Chandramouleshwara Temples