A sloka on Goddess; who grants valor, wisdom and wealth. This sloka is recited before starting any new activity like Akshara abyasa on Vijaya Dashami day, annaprasana and even at the start of each day to bring in success and prosperity.
LYRICS: MOOKAMBIKA Nana kanchi vichithra vasthra sahitham Nana vidhar bhooshitham Nana pushpa sukandha malya sahitham, Nana janaa sevitham Nana veda purana sasthra vinutham, Nana kalir pradham Nana roopa dharmam- mahesha mahishim Mookambika, Dyayami mookambikam MEANING: Oh! Devi Mookambika, I meditate upon who dresses herself in different attires who is adorned in different ways, Who wears garlands made of different flowers, Who is worshipped by different type of people, Who is recognized in different puranas, Vedas and shastras, Who bestows various blessings, Who takes different forms and who is the consort of Mahesha that is you Devi Mookambika. Please show some concern on us Devi!! KR IRS 3924 4924 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 <[email protected]> Date: Tue, 3 Sept 2024 at 18:50 Subject: [iyer123] MOOKAMBIKA TEMPLE- KOLLUR –UDUIPI DISTRICT To: Iyer <[email protected]> MOOKAMBIKA TEMPLE- KOLLUR –UDUIPI DISTRICT KARNATAKA-Compiled Dear friends, I had been to the temple 5 times either as temple visits or as family tours, latest during 2013. My first visit was while I was working as Divisional Engineer at Calicut. During my last visit during 2013; a new vegetarian restaurant had been opened with tasty food items. Temple was crowded; with paid coupon itself the queue was long in 2013. Two times I had my stay in temple rest house. Other times in lodging homes. Hope a divine reading. Gopalakrishnan 4-9-2024 1.INTRODUCTION About 135 Kms from Mangalore, Kollur has the famous Mookambika Temple at the foot of the Western Ghats. This attractive Mookambika temple with gold plated crest and copper roofs attracts thousands of devotees. This is a well known temple in Udupi District of Karnataka state visited by pilgrims from all over India. Kollur is one of the seven pilgrimages which were created by sage Parashurama. It is is situated at the banks of the never drying river Sauparnika. While the other pilgrimages created by Parashurama are devoted to Lord Shiva, Lord Subramanya and Lord Ganesha and Lord Sastha, this is the only one devoted to Goddess Parvathi. It is a believed that an eagle (Garuda) called Suparna performed penance on the banks of the river and attained salvation hence the name Sauparnika.It is a pleasant experience to take a dip in the holy river and then head for the darshan of the goddess. The main idol in the temple is the Shiva linga called the Jyothirlingam. This Jyotirlingam in front of the image of the Goddess Mookambika is of great antiquity. A golden line divides this lingam into two unequal parts and is visible only in the light of reflected sunlight pointed at the lingam. The right portion of this lingam is said to represent Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - as the conscious static principles and the larger left part Lakshmi, Saraswathi and Parvathi - the creative energy principles. It is believed that the three goddess Lakshmi, Saraswathi, Parvathi and the three lords Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara emerged out of it. Adi Sankara the great religious leader has installed the metal image of the Goddess behind the lingam. Adi Sankara is said to have spontaneously. Kollur is well connected to Mangalore, Bangalore and Mysore. Regular buses ply from Udupi to Kollur. *The dynamic creative energy is thus predominant in this lingam and hence the Mother Goddess is the predominant deity in this temple, symbolized the metal idol in the female form. Energy is considered feminine in Indian philosophies. * 2 LEGEND According to the legends, Kola Maharshi who was doing penance here, was disturbed by a demon who was also engaged in doing penance to please Lord Shiva, to get a boon from Him. To prevent the demon from fulfilling his evil desire, the Divine Mother made him dumb (mooka) and when the Lord appeared before him, he could not ask for anything. Thereupon he got enraged and soon began troubling Kola Maharshi who prayed to the Divine Mother for deliverance. She appeared and killed the demon. At Kola Maharshi's prayer, the Divine Mother accompanied by all the Gods; stayed there to be perpetually worshipped by the devotees. Later when Sri Adi Shankaracharya visited this temple, he installed a Sri Chakram and consecrated the idol of Sri Mookambika on it. This is the central idol behind the Lingam. On either side of Mookambika are idols of Parvati and Saraswati. It is said that Sri Shankara did penance on the peak of the nearby Kodachadri mountain. Here are two temples dedicated to Kalabhairava and Umamaheshwara. Legend about Kola maharshi is told in the Skanda Puranam. Kollur Mookambika temple is one of The 7 Mukti Sthalas *3DEITY MOOKAMBIKA * Kollur is one of the seven 'Mukti Sthalams' of Parasurama Kshetra situated in Karnataka. The sacred shrine of Devi Mookambika is at the foot of a hill known as Kudajatri. The Devi is in Padmasana posture holding Shanku and Chakra, and is showing Abhaya Varada Mudra. The images of goddesses Kali and Saraswathi are enshrined near Mookambika. 4 SOWPARNIKA RIVER River Sowparnika, originating in the hill, flows by the side of the temple. Yogis and rishis have performed penance on this holy soil. The idol of the goddess was installed by Adi Shankaracharya. He prescribed the various rituals and puja rites for worship and installed Sri Chakra before the Goddess. 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. 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. 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. 5 HISTORY 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. 6 ABOUT THE TEMPLE 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. The 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. 7POOJA 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. 8 FEEDING ARRANGEMENTSAND STAY At Sri Mookambika temple, there is feeding arrangement for the pilgrims. The temple guest houses and the P W D Inspection Bungalow, besides several private lodges, are available to the pilgrims for stay. 9 ADDRESS OF THE TEMPLE Sri Mookambika Temple Kollur – PIN-576 220, Karnataka, India .Tel: 91 8252 758221 10ORNAMENTAL JEWELS OF SRI DEVI MOOKAMBIKA: There 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 gold 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. I will continue as 2nd part remaining important items. -- To go to your groups page on the web, login to your gmail account and then click on https://groups.google.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iyer123" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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