Nestled in the Western Ghats, Mookambika Temple Kollur is a serene and sacred pilgrimage site dedicated to Goddess Mookambika, known for its architectural beauty and spiritual significance.
Currency
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Best time to visit
November to March
Languages
Kannada ยท English ยท Hindi
Coordinates
13.352ยฐ, 74.933ยฐ
Key facts
1The temple is one of the seven Maha Shakti Peethas in India
2The main deity, Goddess Mookambika, is a form of Goddess Parvati
3The temple is famous for its annual car festival, held during March-April
Timeline
12th Century: The temple was built by the Vijayanagara Empire
16th Century: The temple was expanded and renovated by the rulers of the Keladi Nayaka dynasty
18th Century: The temple was further expanded and beautified by the rulers of the Arakkal kingdom
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Kannada Khichdi
A comforting rice dish made with lentils, vegetables, and spices, typically served with coconut chutney.
Where: Local hotels and restaurants near Mookambika Temple
When: morning
Price: โน60
Rava Uttapam
A thick, fluffy pancake made from semolina, fermented batter, and topped with vegetables and chutney.
Where: Street food stalls and local eateries
When: morning
Price: โน70
Neer Dosa
A thin, soft, and delicate rice pancake, usually served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Where: Local restaurants and hotels
When: afternoon
Price: โน50
Chicken Ghee Roast
A spicy, tangy chicken dish cooked in ghee with a blend of aromatic spices, served with neer dosa or akki roti.
Where: Local restaurants and hotels
When: afternoon
Price: โน150
Kori Rotti
A popular evening snack made with deep-fried rice flour chips, topped with a spicy chicken curry.
Where: Street food stalls and local eateries
When: evening
Price: โน80
Mango Rasam
A tangy, sweet, and spicy mango-based soup, often served as a digestive after dinner.
Where: Local restaurants and hotels
When: evening
Price: โน40
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Mookambika Temple Prasad
A sacred offering made of coconut, jaggery, and spices, blessed by the temple priests.
๐ Mookambika Temple premises
textileโน500-2,000
Kasuti Embroidery Shawls
Intricately designed shawls with traditional Kasuti embroidery, a craft unique to Karnataka.
๐ Kollur Market
craftโน200-1,000
Wooden Ganesha Idols
Handcrafted wooden idols of Lord Ganesha, a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.
๐ Artisan shops near Mookambika Temple
jewelleryโน500-5,000
Mookambika Temple Silver Jewellery
Exquisite silver jewellery with intricate designs, often featuring the temple's symbol, the Mookambika Yantra.
๐ Jewellery shops in Kollur town
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Mookambika Temple
A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mookambika, known for its architectural beauty and spiritual significance.
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