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Sunday, April 27, 2008
KOLLUR MOOKAMBIKA TEMPLE
Kollur Mookambika temple was constructed around 2000 years back. The temple is positioned in the banks of the river, Sauparnika. It is supposed that it is in the banks of this river that Suparna, a vulture - Garuda - performed sacrament and attained salvation and hence the name Sauparnika. Kola Maharishi, a sage was performing austerities in Aranyapuram, in the banks of Sauparnika. The place was known as Kolapuram, after him. He found a swayambu lingam and was offering ablutions and was worshipping it recurrently. The left part of the Lingam is larger than the right part. The comparatively smaller right half is said to represent the Trinity, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva as the conscious static principles.
Navarathri is celebrated in a very grand manner in Kollur. Thenine days in the month of Panguni are celebrated, with flag hoisting on Panguni Uthram.
Tradition has it that this is one of the seven shrines formed by Parashurama. It is significant to note that of these seven Kollur is the only shrine devoted to Devi, while all the six others are devoted to Lord Shiva, Vinayaka and Muruga.
SANCTUM SANCTORUM OPENED AT :- 5.30 A.M.
ALL THE REGULAR RITES WOULD BE COMPLETED BY:- 9.00 A.M.
AFTER-NOON PUJA (OR THE UCHCHI KALA PUJA):- 11.30 A.M.
END BY:- 1.00 P.M.
TEMPLE IS OPENED AGAIN AT:-
3.00 P.M.
DEEPA-ARADANA AT:-
7.00 P.M.
(WITH NAIVEDHYA)
SEEVELI IS PERFORMED DURING THE EVENING PUJA.
(PRASADA WITH SANDALWOOD PASTE, THEERTHAM AND FLOWERS WOULD BE DISTRIBUTED)
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.
History of the temple begins with the arrival of sage Shankaracharya at this place in 8th century A.D. Historically it is believed that this place was inhabited by Shakthas called Kaulas and that was how this place came to be called as Kollur.
Honneyakambali Kings of Hosangadi have been ruling Kollur and they were ardent devotees of Mookambika. Venkanna Savantha of this dynasty built the stone structure of the temple in 11th century A.D. Chieftains of Barkur were also devotees of Mookambika and they created a lot of endowments for the temple. During the reign of King Virupaksha of Vijayanagar, Pandarideva was his savantha at Barkur and at his time Mookambika temple became very famous. Mookambika was the patron goddess of Keladi Kings. A poet named Linganna Kavi had written a book titled ‘Keladi Nrupa Vijaya’ in 1750 A.D and this book contains a lot of references to Mookambika Temple. It is believed that the renowned palm sized emerald was gifted by queen Chennammaji of Keladi dynasty. Keladi Venkatappa Nayak ordained special poojas and festivals at the temple and directed that his subjects should regularly worship Mookambika. Keladi Veerabhadra Nayaka had named his wife as Kollurammaji. These kings donated vast tracts of land to the temple and made arrangements for various festivals at the temple.
Navarathri is celebrated in a very grand manner in Kollur. Thenine days in the month of Panguni are celebrated, with flag hoisting on Panguni Uthram.
Tradition has it that this is one of the seven shrines formed by Parashurama. It is significant to note that of these seven Kollur is the only shrine devoted to Devi, while all the six others are devoted to Lord Shiva, Vinayaka and Muruga.
SANCTUM SANCTORUM OPENED AT :- 5.30 A.M.
ALL THE REGULAR RITES WOULD BE COMPLETED BY:- 9.00 A.M.
AFTER-NOON PUJA (OR THE UCHCHI KALA PUJA):- 11.30 A.M.
END BY:- 1.00 P.M.
TEMPLE IS OPENED AGAIN AT:-
3.00 P.M.
DEEPA-ARADANA AT:-
7.00 P.M.
(WITH NAIVEDHYA)
SEEVELI IS PERFORMED DURING THE EVENING PUJA.
(PRASADA WITH SANDALWOOD PASTE, THEERTHAM AND FLOWERS WOULD BE DISTRIBUTED)
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.
History of the temple begins with the arrival of sage Shankaracharya at this place in 8th century A.D. Historically it is believed that this place was inhabited by Shakthas called Kaulas and that was how this place came to be called as Kollur.
Honneyakambali Kings of Hosangadi have been ruling Kollur and they were ardent devotees of Mookambika. Venkanna Savantha of this dynasty built the stone structure of the temple in 11th century A.D. Chieftains of Barkur were also devotees of Mookambika and they created a lot of endowments for the temple. During the reign of King Virupaksha of Vijayanagar, Pandarideva was his savantha at Barkur and at his time Mookambika temple became very famous. Mookambika was the patron goddess of Keladi Kings. A poet named Linganna Kavi had written a book titled ‘Keladi Nrupa Vijaya’ in 1750 A.D and this book contains a lot of references to Mookambika Temple. It is believed that the renowned palm sized emerald was gifted by queen Chennammaji of Keladi dynasty. Keladi Venkatappa Nayak ordained special poojas and festivals at the temple and directed that his subjects should regularly worship Mookambika. Keladi Veerabhadra Nayaka had named his wife as Kollurammaji. These kings donated vast tracts of land to the temple and made arrangements for various festivals at the temple.
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