Mookambika Temple timings are flexible and are scheduled without any fixed timings unlike other temples. Below is the information given on Mookambika Temple timings. But before knowing about the timings of the temple, get to know about Mookambika Temple.

Mookambika Temple timings

Mookambika Temple

The gurgling of a mountain stream in the background rings in the ears of the pilgrim as we enter the revered Mookambika Temple. One of the major Shakti shrines in the country, Kollur draws many practitioners of Tantra too. Behind the linga, on a raised platform, is the large panchaloha (five precious metals) icon of the four-armed Mookambika, considered to be one of the best in the country. The deity looks as she appeared in Adi Shankara’s vision. Seated in the lotus posture, she carries the chakra (discus) and sankha (conch) in her two upper hands and holds her other two hands in the gesture of Abhaya mudra (protection) and varada mudra (boon-bestowal). It is an image of exquisite beauty. In the outer ambulatory,  there is a passage that leads to the shrine of Veerabhadra Swamy. He is the kshetrapala, the protector of the temple.

The Subrahmanya Swamy Temple is on the other side of the Mookambika Temple. Nearby is Saraswati Mantap, the very spot at which Adi Shankara is believed to have composed the superb hymn, the Soundarya-Lahari. Artists come here to seek Saraswati’s blessings. At the Chowdeshwari Temple, to the north, is the kshetrapalani (the female divinity that protects the temple). In the outer ambulatory passage, apart from several interesting smaller shrines, a golden chariot is on display. The puja rituals are a combination of Vedic and Tantric rites. Devotees enter the sanctum in orderly queues. Kollur is free of touts or pujaris hassling the pilgrims. Everything is clean, orderly and systematic.

It is said in the Skanda Purana that all times are auspicious for worshiping Mookambika. Friday is considered to be most auspicious day in a week. Other auspicious days are Tuesday, New moon day, Full moon day, Ashtami, Navami and Chaturdashi. Dasara or Navaratri is the most important festival of Mookambika. .Vijaya Dashami day is considered to be the most auspicious day to begin the education process (vidyarambha) of children. Annual car festival usually comes in the month of March (moola nakshatra of meena masa as per lunar calendar). Karthika masa (November-December) is also auspicious time to worship Mookambika. Other festivals relating to various Hindu deities are also celebrated at Mookambika Temple.

• Generally devotees can have darshan between 5 a.m and 1 p.m. in forenoon session and between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m in the night session.
• Mookambika temple has a flexible time schedule and hence the timings given above are not fixed.
• Vidyarambham, Annaprashana, Thulabhara and Chandika Homa are performed during forenoon session only.
• Kashaya Theertham is a special consecrated concoction of medicinal herbs distributed to the pilgrims only at the end of night session.

Mookambika Temple Dress Code

Men Dress Code

Not to wear Shirt, Baniyan, Lungi, sh0rts, Hat, Bermuda

White Dhoti and Upper cloth is preferred

Women Dress Code

Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Churidar with Dupatta/ Half saree

How To Reach Mookambika Temple

The Mookambika Temple is situated 2 km north of city bus stand and 100 m north of the bazaar and guest houses. From Udupi we can reach Mookambika Temple – Kollur by bus. The nearest airport is the Mangalore airport located at Bajpe, 60 km away from Udupi. There are regular flights from different parts of the country. You can also hire a cab to reach the temple.

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