Sri Kollur Mookambika Temple, also known as Kolapura “Adi Mahalakshmi, is a popular religious spot in South India. It is an ancient, sacred famous ‘Siddi Kshethra’ with many centuries’ histories and legendary stories behind.
This temple is located at an enchanting location nestled by thick forest. It is in the backdrop of majestic mountain ranges and the location offers majestic natural views. A self manifested Jyotirmaya Lingam with a middle golden line denoting the Sakthi is placed.
Thousands throng to this temple during Navaratri festival, which is celebrated as Sarswathi Puja. The temple structure is a specimen for the ancient Hindu style of temple architecture.
The Mookambika Temple in Kollur and the Adi Mookambika Temple in the hills, which is known to be the original seat of the deity Goddess Mookambika, are of great religious significance for South Indians. Pilgrims throng these temples during the festival of Navaratri when the Goddess is worshipped in her three forms, Durga, Sakti and Saraswati. Children are initiated into their student life during Saraswati puja on the day of Vijayadasami and many parents come to this temple with their children during this time to give an auspicious beginning to their offsprings’ pursuit of knowledge.
