Moogambika temple around the world

Moogambika temple – Kollur (Kerala)

Mookambika Devi Temple of Kollur is one of the most prominent shrines for people in the state of Karnataka and Kerala. Located at a distance of 147 km from Mangalore in the picturesque surroundings presented by the banks of the river Sauparnika and the lush green Kudashadri hill, the temple attracts millions of pilgrims every year. The temple holds immense relevance for the devotees as it is associated with revered Hindu saint and Vedic scholar Adi Shankara. It is believed that Adi Shankara perceived the idea of having a Mookambika Devi temple at Kollur and himself installed the idol of deity in the temple some 1200 years ago. People have high faith in Mookambika Devi Temple as Goddess Mookambika is regarded as a manifestation of Shakti, Saraswathi and Mahalakshmi. In fact Temple of Mookambika Devi is one of the 'Seven Muktistala' pilgrimage sites in Karnataka.

Moogambika temple – Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)



The story behind this Mid Valley temple (Kuala Lumpur) was that, during it's construction, the Mid valley management wanted to remove this Hindu temple but somehow they couldn't. So rumor has it that Moogambika appeared in the dream of the owner of Mid valley and told him to retain the temple. The management decided to leave it there and then refurbish into a magnificent temple under their own cost. It is important to note here that the owner of Mid valley mega mall is a Chinese. If you visit the temple you can see a Buddha statue in the temple too. The statues, artwork of this temple is beautiful. If you come to Malaysia you should visit this temple. As you all already know, no matter where Devi Moogambika is certainly she is very very powerful. For sure you will have peace of mind if you visit this temple.


Dakshina Mookambika temple - Panachikkadu,Kerala (North Paruvur)

Panachikkad Saraswathi TempleThe Saraswathi Temple known as "Dakshina Mookambika temple'' is situated at Panachikkad about 10 km from Kottayam on the way to Changanasseri. This temple is as famous as the Mookambika temple at Kolloor.

According to legends, a local Thampuran (ruler) in Paravur was a great devotee of Goddess Mookambika. He used to visit the Kollur temple in Mangalore every year to pay homage to the goddess. But when he became too old, his health worsened and he could no longer undertake the long journey to Kollur. The goddess appeared to the sad devotee in a dream and ordered him to build her idol near his palace so that he can have daily darshan of the goddess. Thampuran followed her instructions and built a temple at Paravur and installed the Goddess.