Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Sri Mookambika temple



How to reach kollur moogambigai temple from chennai?
Catch West Coast Express from Chennai to Mangalore to reach Mangalore at 0500hrs. You will get a bus just outside the second platform (Reach the end of Plat form, cross the rail lines and go up the road, 100 mtrs, to reach the bus parked on the road side) or you can catch an auto, go to State Bank bus stand and catch a bus. If you are a sizable group you can hire a Taxi or Mini Bus as per your req
You can plan to have a visit thru Chennai - Bangalore - Mangalore - Kollur.*
Also, Udupi & Sringeri Mutt can be covered if u spend one more day in that area. Busus are available every 15 minutes or half an hour.
You must reach Mangalore by whichever means you think suitable. There are ample buses to go to Kollur Moogambika Temple. It is around 140 kilometers from Mangalore. I had been there on the 29th of may. It took us 3.5 hours to reach there, as we took several breaks to enjoy the beautiful works of nature.The roads are in good shape of late. I drove down. The journey was pretty hassel free. I kow people who have been there by Bus too , & I believe it is very c Kollur to Mangalore: Kollur > Halkal > Wandse > KUNDAPURA > UDUPI > MANGALORE : 140 KMs.
TEMPLE ACCOMMODATION  The temple Guest House on the north side of the temple, the Souparnika 
Guest House Complex and the Goenka Guest House, a little away towards the north, are managed by the 
temple; Sringeri Madom's guest house 'Sanakarakripa', Sri Ramakrishna Yogasramam; P.W.D. Inspection 
Bungalow. In olden days devotees used to get lodging and food in the houses of the temple priests, and this 
service is still maintained by some of them.
The Camping facilities for the devotees.
1. The Guest House - 16 Rooms
2. Kalyana mantap - 2 Hall
3. Mathachatra - 7 Rooms
4. Goyanka Guest House - 24 Rooms, 2 Halls
5. Sowparnika Guest House - 26 Rooms
6. Yathrinivas Guest House - 42 Rooms
7. Tourist Canteen - 4 Rooms
1. Sowparnika Guest house, Goyanka Guest house, are having the two bedrooms, having the Hot water 
facilities. Rent per day is fixed at the rate of Rs. 100 /- only.
2. In the guesthouse rooms, in each room, there are two beds, fetches Rs. 40/- as a rent per day.
3. The Yatranivas Guesthouse are very spacious, two beds and hot water facilities are available. Rs. 130/- per 
day is fixed as a rent per day. 4 VVIP rooms of Guest House with Geyser facilities at the rate of Rs. 250 /- per
day is available. 8 rooms x 4 bed rooms with geyser at the rate of Rs. 200/-.
First and second floors of the Mathachatra of the Temple rooms are to be constructed, for this a tender of 
Rs. 33 lakhs has been invited, the work under is progress. Total of 14 rooms will be newly constructed over 
here. For any special information one may write to:
The Executive Officer
Sri Mookambika Temple,
Kollur-576 220.
Karnataka.
Sringeri,Udupi & Dharmasthala tour


If you would like to Sringeri, you can plan like this.........
1) Get down at Mangalore........This would be early in the morning........
2) Arrange a cab (This can be done from Madras itself) .....From Mangalore to Subrahmaniya.....you can get choultries there just to wash and go to temple......you can have food there.......and also take bath in the river....
3) From Subrahmaniya to Dharmasthala.......you can reach Dharmasthala by evening. Have Darshan of Lord Manjunath and have food........If you have time before opening of the temple you can see the Bahubali idol.........which is very big in size...........
4) Same nite u can proceed to Sringeri.......You can book your accomadation in sringeri in advance..........stay at sringeri.....if you want to spend more time at Sringeri you can do that...........In the December season the climate would be cold at nite and early morning but warm dueing day time...........
5) Start early morming to Horanadu.........Have Darshan of GOlden Annaporni and have breakfast........You can pack lunch and have the same on the way to Kollur.........you will reach kollur in the evening........Good choultries with AC rooms are availble........Have tiffin take bath and go to temple in the evening........you can back at nite after the poojas are over........
6)Instead of the above plan you can go to Horanadu from Sringeri and come back again to Sringeri on the same day........then you can start and proceed to Murudeeshwar and then reach Kollur...........
7) From Kollur start early and on the way you can go to Udupi and have darshan of Sri Krishna..........buy matthu there and have tiffin in the famous Udupi Woodlands hotel.....(Masal Dosa has its origin here)..........start
8) Within an hour and half you can reach Katil.........Have Darshan Sree Durga.......Start
9) You can reach Kadri.........Again here the gods name is Manjunatheeshwar.......Have food and move towards station at mangalore..........return to chennai

We followed this plan to our visit to Sringeri last here and we did not face any hiccups........You can plan to spend more time at Sringeri which is very calm and see the guru performing puja........and also in all these places they serve food in the temple......so in the hotel you get only tiffin items..............We enjoyed the trip........hope you/your inlaws also enjoy.........All the best

Kollur is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Karnataka is in the distance of 128 Kms from Mangalore. The temple here is dedicated to Mookambika and stands on a spur of the Kodachadri peak. The Goddess Mookambika is in the form of Jyotir-Linga incorporating both Shiva and Shakthi. The Panchaloha image (five element mixed metal) of the Goddess on Shree Chakra is stated to have been consecrated by Adi shankaracharya during his visit to this place. There is an exquisite sculpture of Panchamukha Ganesha here.
Karnataka Temples: Kollur Mookambika
Mythology:
Long ago when a demon called Kaumasura obtained a boon from Lord Shiva was reigning pompously, Kodachadri became the hiding place for all the gods and divine beings who became helpless against his harassment.
While the Saptarishis were engaged in prayers and poojas to bring about the end of demon kaumasura, Guru Shukracharya enlightens him about his impending death at the hands of a woman. Learning this, kaumasura performs an austere penance t please Lord Shiva. When Lord pleased with his prayers, appears before him and asks him to name the boon that he wishes, Vagdevi, the Goddess of speech senses that this could lead to a greater devastation and makes him speechless. The dumb Kaumasura then becomes unable to verbalise his wishes and then onwards he is called Mookasura. Soon after, on the request of Kola Rishi, the goddess creates a mystical power by bringing together the individual powers of all the gods who had assembled. This Divine Power wages war on Mookasura and brings about his destruction, thereby granting him salvation. The place where devi killed Mookasura is known as "Marana Katte".
Karnataka Temples: Kollur MookambikaKarnataka Temples: Kollur Mookambika
Since that day, the Goddess has resided at this holy place Kollur by the name Mookambika, fulfilling the wishes of all her devotees.
Here resides Sreedevi in the Padmasana posture, of a serene countenance, and with three eyes, bearing always a shankha, a chakra and with a pleasant appearance as the embodiment of mantra to bless the devotees.
Significance of Swayambhulinga:
Swayambhulinga manifested itself when Parameshwara drew the Srichakra with his toe and Kola Maharshi performed a long lasting penance in its vicinity, as a result of which power of meditation spread far and wide on the earth. Udhbhava linga is the tangible form of Sri Chakra Bindu that is said to have the proximity of all gods. It has a very high significance since Shri Mookambika Devi has merged with this Linga and fulfills the desires of devotees. A golden line has formed in the swayambhu Linga and it is wider on the left side as also taller. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi, Parvathi and Saraswathi have all merged in the left side and the Lord Parameshwara, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma resides in the right side of the Linga. Besides the golden line, it is also said there is an image (carving) of Shiva injured by Arjuna's blow during the clash of Kiratharjuna, on the right side of the Linga. Towards the left, we may find the image (carving) of Gopada (foot of the Holy cow) at the Shakthi Peeta.
Karnataka Temples: Kollur MookambikaAdi Shankara (Vedic scholar and saint) has perceived and realized Goddess Mookambika as residing thus. Adi Shankaracharya appeared here leading Shri Saraswathi with a view to finding a place for enshrining her. He stopped at this temple, fixed Shrichakram and on it installed the idol of Mookambika which is the central idol behind the lingam. On the either side of this are idols of Kali or Parvathi and Saraswathi. The place where sage stayed and did penance and the gate by which he left are at the back of the Mulasthana and to north respectively. Votaries to the temple are allowed the privilege of sitting at the place and passing under that gate for a fee. The temple has been patronized by ancient Hindu Kings and several parts in it are still believed to contain valuable treasure. This was the state temple for the Nagara or Bednore Rajas and many of the jewels now adorning the idol are said to have been presented by them and by their overlords of Vijayanagara.
Sanctum of Shri Mookambika:
The installation of the idol at Mookambika temple has a history as ancient as about 1200 years. As suggested by Rani Chennammaji, the feudal lord by name Halugallu Veera Sangayya has covered the inside of the temple with stone. When we look at the temple structure, we find the sanctorum, then entrance hall and then the Lakshmi Mantapa. There are four pillars at Lakshmi Mantapa and on upper portion of each of these pillars, we find beautifully carved images of various gods. Prominently, they have sculpted the images of Ganesha, Subrahmanya, Naga, Mahishasura Mardini and the goddess in different postures as delineated in Devi Mahatma. Earlier, this made up the total temple structure and the outer prakara was not present. So Veera Sangayya also took up the prakara, as per the principles of temple architecture. We may also find beautiful images of Ganapathi atop the doors situated at the entrance to Garbhagriha, Lakshmi Mantapa and the Mukhya Dwara (main entrance). It is normal practice in any temple to depict the main deity over the entrance, and the fact that all three doors carry the carvings of Ganesha is considered to be of special significance.
There are many inscriptions at Kodachadri that relate the tale of time. The Prakaras, which underwent renovation from time to time, hold a mirror to the changing mores in architecture during bygone cultures. Specifically the Vaasthu of Garbhagriha structure is very ancient and extraordinary.
Karnataka Temples: Kollur MookambikaThe Garbhagriha is single yoni flag size (Eka yoni pramana dwaja aya). Pre entrance has a three flag proportion and is about 3½ feet wide and 12 feet long. Lakshmi Mantapa measures 134'. 11". Then comes the prakara. Beyond that, is Navaranga Mantapa. Outside the temple is a large and beautiful Deepa Sthambha ( a pillar to hold lamps). This has 21 concentric circles in which the lamps can be lighted, and when viewed from Kodachadri, one would feel as though we were looking at the Divine Makara Jyothi at Lord Manikanta's Shabarimale. This beautiful Deepa Sthambha rests on a Koorma Peeta (seat with tortoise head); on this tortoise is a huge elephant upon which Lord Ganapathi is astride, looking westward and facing Goddess Mookambika Devi. During Navarathri, and during the Rathotsava on Phalghuni Masa Krishna Paksha Ashtami day (the day after Holi), the age-old practice of starting the pooja by praying to Lord Ganesha present on the pillar is kept up even today. In the inner corridor, just beyond the Garbhagriha, as we move around the shrine in a pradakshina, we will find totally four different idols of Ganapathi being worshipped, beginning with the Dashabhuja Ganapathi.
Of these, the Balamuri Ganapathi idol that is made of white marble is beautiful and high of significance. Then we have the image of serpent which has formed on the stone in the south-west corner. It is believed that, as we move in pradakshina, if we touch this serpent and offer our prayers, it results in several benefits, like warding of Sarpadosha, averting all doshas, and most importantly, acquiring good fortune.
Then we see the Shankara Peeta, where Adi Shankara Bhagavathpada meditated, and by virtue of his ascetic powers, visualized the form of Devi in all totality and realized the Devi herself. As we move in a pradakshina at the outer enclosure, we first find Subrahmanya swamy, then Saraswathi and then Pranalingeshwara, Partheshwara, the deity of Mukhya Prana (with a bell on the tail) installed by Vadiraja, Vishnu Brindavana, a beautiful idol of Gopalakrishna within the Brindaana (Considered as upa-pradhana Devatha), the platform for Tulasi and then the temple of Veerabhadraswamy who is the presiding deity. Entrance to this shrine being made of wood, we may see an excellent image, of Nrutya Ganapathi, right at the centre of the arch. It is said that the deity of Mukhya Prana has been situated right opposite the Veerabhadraswamy shrine with a view to balance its frightful appearance.
Pooja practices:
Here pooja practices are based on two disciplines- one as per vathula, which is one of the 28 vedas of Shaivagama, and which includes the rituals of Bali (sacrifice); secondly, as per Vijaya yagama Shastra. The five different poojas performed at the temple everyday are during Dantadavana (brushing the teeth), morning, afternoon, evening (pradhosha) and night. Pradosha Pooja is also called as "Salam Mangalarathi". It is said that Tippu Sultan, the ruler of Srirangapatna, once arrived here during pradosha pooja, witnessed the Mangalarathi, and became so impressed with the Devi, that he offered a Salaam in Muslim tradition to the Goddess, hence the name came into use. Complementary to this account is the practice observed every year, when the Muslim brethren visit the temple on a specific day for the darshana of the Goddess. This special feature has been in vogue for many years now. Of the various festivals and other celebrations held at the temple, "Sharannavarathri" which is held usually during October, and "Brahma Rathotsava" held usually in the month of March are both very prominently observed. There are several instances of childless couples, the dumb, the blind and many such other people making a vow to the Goddess and realizing their desires.
Ornamental jewels of Sri Devi Mookambika:
Karnataka Temples: Kollur MookambikaThere is vast collection of jewels at the temple received as gifts of acknowledgement from the community of devotees who have realized their dreams and desires with the blessings of the Goddess. Of the various jewels of the Devi, the one in emerald is very valuable. Emerald represents knowledge. This temple has two processional deities of gold. One is offered by Rani Chennamma as a substitute for the missing of original one. But subsequently the missing one found and thus there are two processional idols. Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Sri. M.G.R. gifted a god sword, which weighs one kg. And are 2½ feet long. The former Chief Minister of Karnataka - Sri Gundu Rao, has gifted a similar type sword made of silver. The facial mask of Goddess Mookambika is completely of gold and gifted by Vijaya Nagara Empire. The gold face mask of Jyothirlinga gifted by Chennammaji of Keladi is another unique ornament.
Sowparnika River:
The two rivers Agnithirtha & Sowparnika which flow in the sanctuary of mookambika descend from Kodachadri hills. The wee spring of cool water situated in between the temples of Kalabhairava and Umamaheshwara is the source of river Sowparnika. Legend says that Suparna (Garuda) did a penance on the banks of this river praying to the Goddess for the abatement of his mother Vinutha's sorrows. When the Goddess appeared before him, he prayed that the river be henceforth known after him, Suparna, and therefore came to be called as Sowparnika. At the location where he is said to have sat in penance, there is a small cave even today which is known as "Garuda's Cave".
This holy river takes birth at the Kodachadri and flows up to the edge of Anthargami (now oluru) region where two more streams called Bhrungisha and Pippalada join it. Then it flows westward, surrounding Kollur in the name of "Sampara", and proceeds to join the sea near the temple of "Maharajaswamy" (Varahaswamy) at Maravanthe. It is believed that river absorbs the elements of 64 different medicinal plants and roots as it flows, therefore it cures all the diseases of those who bathe in it. Hence a bath in this river assumes significance and is considered sacred.
How to reach temple:
Since the Kollur Mookambika is one of the very famous temples, transport facility from all over the Karnataka state is available. There are frequent bus services from Mangalore and Udupi. From Mangalore it takes 3 hrs journey by bus. Many tour operators also included the visit of the temple in their conducted package tour programs.
Postal Corresponding Address:
Executive Officer
Sri Mookambika Temple
P.O. Kollur - 576 660
Udupi dist.
Karnataka State
INDIA
Phone: 91-8254-758221
Seva List
1 Sahasranama Kumkumarchana Rs.30-00
2 Trishathi Kumkumarchana Rs.20-00
3 Ashtottara Kumkumarchana Rs.10-00
4 Sahasranama Bhasmarchana Rs.20-00
5 Trishathi Bhasmarchana Rs.10-00
6 Ashtottara Bhasmarchana Rs.5-00
7 Panchamritha Rs.50-00
8 Harivana Naivedya Rs.30-00
9 Paramanna Naivedya Rs.30-00
10 Vada Naivedya Rs.40-00
11 Nye Appam Rs.50-00
12 Pancha pooja Rs.160-00
13 Parivara Pooja Rs.150-00
14 Ksheerabhishekha Rs.10-00
15 Pushpanjali Rs.10-00
16 Trimadhura Rs.20-00
17 Maha Trimadhura Rs.30-00
18 Uttama Maha Trimadhura Rs.100-00
19 Phala Panchamritha Rs.25-00
20 Ekawara Rudrabhishekha Rs.10-00
21 Ekadasha Rudrabhishekha Rs.50-00
22 Shatha Rudrabhishekha Rs.500-00
23 Karpoora Arathi Rs.5-00
24 Gana Homa - 1 Coconut Rs.50-00
25 Gana Homa - 12 Coconut Rs.550-00
26 Mookambika Alankar Pooja Rs.50-00
27 Veerabhadra Alankara Pooja Rs.25-00
28 Lalki Uthsava Rs.250-00
29 Pushpa Rathotsava Rs.500-00
30 Nithya Naivedya for One Month Rs.250-00
31 Maha Pooja Rs.2,500-00
32 Friday Pooja with Rice & Coconut Naivedya - 1 Year Rs.800-00
33 Friday Pooja with Coconut Naivedya - 1 Year Rs.500-00
34 Nanda Deepa for One Year Rs.1,000-00
35 Ghee Lamp Rs.20-00
36 Punya Prayaschita Rs.50-00
37 Homa Prayaschita Rs.100-00
38 Chandika Parayana Rs.25-00
39 Anebagilu (West Gate) Dharshana Rs.25-00
40 North Gate Dharshana Rs.15-00
41 Shankaracharya Peeta Dharshana Rs.25-00
42 Chandika Homa Rs.3,000-00
43 Vidyarambha Kanike Rs.100-00
44 Annaprashana Kanike Rs.50-00
45 Namakarana Kanike Rs.50-00
46 Upanayana Kanike Rs.50-00
47 Chavala Kanike Rs.25-00
48 Vidhi (Bhagavathi Seva) Rs.25-00
49 Thulabhara Seva Kanike Rs.100-00
50 Panchakajjaya Rs.5-00
51 Hannukai Kanike (Per Coconut) Rs.1-00
52 Theertha (Per Bottle) Rs.5-00
53 Anna Santharpane for One Time Rs.15,000-00
54 Hannukai -2 Coconut Rs.16-00
55 Hannukai - 1 Coconut Rs.8-00
56 Vahana Pooja (Two & Three Wheels) Light Vehicle Rs.20-00
57 Vahana Pooja (Jeep, Car, Bus & Truck) Heavy Vehicle Rs.50-00
58 Deepa Sthambha Lighting Rs.1,500-00
59 Maha Prasada Rs.100-00
60 Kanike (Alu Roopam) Rs.10-00
The Temple management has not appointed any agents or representative except the Executive Officer. So please do not be misguided by any external persons. For any information please call temple directly.
If you want to perform some Sevas to Divine Mother please be intimated personally and sent the respective amount through M.O. or A/c Payee, D.D or Cheque etc. payable only at Syndicate Bank, Kollur Branch. Please take care that you make all correspondence only with the executive Officer. You can also offer donations for free meals (Anna Santharpane) but please don't forget to give clear, correct and full address in M.O. coupon.
You also have the facility to book donation and Poojas or sevas online.
Logon to:  http://www.srikollurmookambikatemple.org/Donation/offering.html
For more details you can snail-mail to:
Executive Officer,
Sri Kollur Mookambika Temple,
Kollur-576200, Udupi District,
Karnataka, India.
Or call: Tel 0091-8254-758488 and 758489. 08254-258488, 08254-258489, 08254-258521, 08254-58221.
For Gen Info Email: services@kollur.com
Prasadam:
The Prasadam will be supplied during the after-noon and evening timings to the devotees. After-noon prasadam will commence from 12.30 P.M. and closes at 2.00 P.M. and the night prasadam will commence from 8.00 P.M. and gets closed by 9.30 P.M.
One can observe the unique prasadams distributed in the temple. Three Madhuraprasadam will be distributed every day to all the devotees. At night time, after completion of the Kashya Mangalarathi, the Khashayam will be distributed and on the day of Vijayadashmi, prasadam in the form of Paddy Khadiru and new rice will be distributed to the devotees. mahathrimadhura is yet another special Naivaidya prasad mixed with sugarcandy, grapes, honey and cardamom.
Veaten rice or flake rice will be distributed as prasadam every day to all the devotees at Saraswasthi Mantapam, after completion of the Asthavadha Seva.


Sri Mookambika temple http://www.kollur.com/
Three Madhuraprasadam will be distributed every day to all the devotees Trimadhura Rs.20.00; Maha Trimadhura Rs.30.00; Uttama Maha Trimadhura Rs.100.00

At night time, 8.30 P.M Bali UtasvaKashaya  after completion of the Kashya Mangalarathi, the Khashayam will be distributed and kashaaya theertham, is distributed to devotees. It is preparation of ginger, pepper, cardamom, tippali, lavangam, jaggari, etc., and is believed to have been introduced by Sri Aadi Shanaraachaarya as a prasaadm of special medicinal value.he shrine closes at 9 p.m. Sri Chandika Homam is an important offering here.



Karnataka's Snacks: Olugai is famous which similar to poli of tamilnadu. At Thenkani kottai of tamilnadu a border place of andra & Karnataka Olugai is called as op-patu. 


Dharwar beda it’s a mixture of milk & jaggery is to be consumed within 15days    
 

கொல்லூர் ஸ்ரீமுகாம்பிகை அம்மன் கோயிலில் இரவு பூஜையின்போது பக்தர்களுக்கு வழங்கப்படும் சுக்கு கஷாய பிரசாதம் மிகவும் பிரசித்தி பெற்றது. சுக்குடன், மிளகு, திப்பிலி, ஏலம், லவங்கம், சர்க்கரை சேர்த்து வழங்கப்படும் இந்தப் பிரசாதத்தை ஆதி சங்கரர் ஆரம்பித்து வைத்தார் என்பது ஐதீகம்.

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