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Top 5 Important Festivals Celebrated at Mookambika Temple
Plan your visit during the most spiritually vibrant times in Kollur
Mookambika Temple in Kollur, Karnataka, is a divine destination revered by devotees from across India. Celebrated for its spiritual ambiance and mythological importance, the temple is also known for its vibrant and elaborate festivals. If you're planning a visit or are curious about the traditions that surround this temple, here are the top five festivals you shouldn’t miss.
Navaratri Festival (Dussehra)
Time: September–October
Significance: This is the most grandly celebrated festival at the Mookambika Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga. The temple sees lakhs of devotees during this 9-day celebration.
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Significance: This is the most grandly celebrated festival at the Mookambika Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga. The temple sees lakhs of devotees during this 9-day celebration.
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- Celebrated over nine nights and ten days, it honors the goddess’s nine forms, culminating in Vijayadashami.
- Special poojas, homas and cultural events are held.
- On Maha Navami, Saraswati Pooja is performed; books and tools are placed before the goddess for blessings.
- The temple is adorned with flowers, lights, and vibrant rangolis.
- Thousands of devotees, especially students, come to seek blessings for wisdom and success.
- Vijayadashami marks the end of the festival and is a powerful day for new beginnings (especially for education).
Rathotsava (Chariot Festival)
Time: March–April
Significance: Known as the 'Car Festival', is a grand visual spectacle at the Mookambika Temple. This involves a grand procession of the idol of Mookambika Devi through the streets in a decorated chariot.
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Significance: Known as the 'Car Festival', is a grand visual spectacle at the Mookambika Temple. This involves a grand procession of the idol of Mookambika Devi through the streets in a decorated chariot.
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- Starts with ceremonial rituals and pujas.
- The sacred idol of Goddess Mookambika is placed on a massive wooden chariot.
- Devotees pull the chariot around the temple, chanting hymns and singing bhajans.
- Participating in pulling the ratha (chariot) is considered extremely auspicious and spiritually rewarding.
- Celebrations go on for days with food stalls, bhajans, and community events.
- The event symbolizes devotion, strength, and community togetherness.
Makara Sankranti
Time: January 14
Significance: A harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God, also marks the transition of the Sun into Capricorn.
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Why Visit?
The positive, harvest-driven energy during Makar Sankranti brings a unique freshness to your pilgrimage.
Significance: A harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God, also marks the transition of the Sun into Capricorn.
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- Special abhishekams (ritualistic bathing of the deity) and offerings are made.
- Pilgrims take a holy dip in the Souparnika River.
- It’s a time when devotees pray for a prosperous new year.
- Local dishes like Pongal are offered to the goddess and distributed to devotees.
- Cultural performances like traditional dance and music may also take place near the temple premises.
Why Visit?
The positive, harvest-driven energy during Makar Sankranti brings a unique freshness to your pilgrimage.
Maha Shivaratri
Time: February–March
Significance: Devoted to Lord Shiva (whose energy is said to be present in the Jyotirlinga at the temple).
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Significance: Devoted to Lord Shiva (whose energy is said to be present in the Jyotirlinga at the temple).
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- Night-long bhajans and Rudrabhishekam.
- Devotees observe fasting and stay awake until morning.
- A spiritually charged night at the temple.
Deepavali
Time: October–November
Significance: The festival of lights is also celebrated in a spiritual manner at the Mookambika temple turning it into a heavenly spectacle.
Highlights
Photo Opportunity
Capture the beauty of thousands of oil lamps glowing around the temple premises!
Tip for devotees: Book your stay at Kairali Residency near the Mookambika Temple for comfort and convenience.
Significance: The festival of lights is also celebrated in a spiritual manner at the Mookambika temple turning it into a heavenly spectacle.
Highlights
- Lamps are lit throughout the temple, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
- Special Lakshmi poojas are performed seeking wealth and prosperity.
- The serene environment coupled with thousands of lamps creates a breathtaking spiritual aura.
- Cultural and musical programs are organized.
Photo Opportunity
Capture the beauty of thousands of oil lamps glowing around the temple premises!
Tip for devotees: Book your stay at Kairali Residency near the Mookambika Temple for comfort and convenience.