Mūkāmbikā Temple, Kollur
The Devī of learning at the foot of Kodachadri
From the official temple website
Managed by Shri Mookambika Temple, Kollur
⭐ Why it is famous
A jyotirliṅga-shaped svayambhū stone with a golden line dividing Śiva and Śakti; the great place for Vidyārambham and for artists seeking blessing.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Ādi Śaṅkara is said to have consecrated the image after meditating on Kodachadri hill; the temple is beloved of Kerala devotees.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 05:00 – 13:30 and 15:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Sarasvatī Maṇḍapam for Vidyārambham on Vijayadaśamī
- Free annadānam
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Mūkāmbikā Temple, Kollur, Kollur, UdupiByndoor Mookambika Road (BYNR) — 35 km
- Government: Kollur KSRTC bus stand, 300 m from the temple
- Private buses: Private buses from Udupi, Mangaluru and Bengaluru use the town stand
Mangaluru (IXE) — 145 km
Buses from Udupi (80 km) and Kundapura.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
| Seva | Price |
|---|---|
| Aṣṭottara kuṅkumārcana | ₹15 |
| Aṣṭottara bhasmārcana | ₹10 |
| Ekādaśa rudrābhiṣeka | ₹100 |
| Caṇḍikā pārāyaṇa | ₹100 |
| Anna santarpaṇa | ₹15,000 |
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Temple guesthouses
- Lodges in Kollur
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹8,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Kodachadri trek
- Arasinagundi falls
- Maravanthe beach