Shri Mookambika Devi
Shakti Peedam
The Sacred Abode of
Divine Wisdom & Creative Arts
THE SACRED STORY OF SHRI MOOKAMBIKA DEVI
Once, Goddess Sati, the daughter of Daksha Prajapati and the beloved consort of Lord Shiva, immolated herself in the sacrificial fire insulted by her father.
Overwhelmed with grief, Lord Shiva carried her lifeless body across the universe, performing the Tandava of sorrow.
To restore balance in the world, Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshana Chakra to cut the body of Sati into pieces.
It is believed that the Right Arm of Goddess Sati fell at Kollur, Karnataka. The Goddess defeated the demon Mookasura here, earning the name Mookambika. The idol was consecrated by Adi Shankaracharya himself.
THE DIVINE CHRONICLE
1. THE SACRIFICE
Goddess Sati sacrificed herself in the yajna of Daksha, unable to bear the insult to Lord Shiva.
2. SHIVA'S GRIEF
Lord Shiva, in immense sorrow, carried her body and wandered through the world in a divine frenzy.
3. THE SACRED DESCENT
To restore cosmic balance, Lord Vishnu cut Sati's body into pieces with his Sudarshana Chakra.
4. BIRTH OF THE PEEDAM
Maa Mookambika is traditionally believed to have manifested at Kollur as Adi Shakti, where she destroyed Mookasura and blessed the sacred Kshetra.
Mookambika Devi
The Divine Mother representing the unified power of the Tridevis.
The Right Arm
The sacred symbol of supreme action and victory over ignorance.
Swayambhu Lingam
The divine guardian bearing the golden line unifying Shiva and Shakti.
Kollur, Karnataka, India
Revered as a Maha Shakti Peeth nestled in the Kodachadri hills.
Divine Glimpses
Significance
Shri Mookambika Devi Temple at Kollur is a revered Shakti Kshetra situated at the base of Kodachadri Hill in the Western Ghats. Maa Mookambika is worshipped as Adi Shakti, embodying the divine powers of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati. The sacred Udbhava Linga symbolizes the union of Shiva and Shakti, while the temple is also traditionally associated with Adi Shankaracharya.
Divine Wisdom
Victory over Ignorance
Removes Obstacles
Awakens Creative Power
Grants Divine Grace
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Phone: +91 44 2828 3570
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