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Sri Kollur Mookambika Temple, also known as Kolapura 'Adi Mahalakshmi' temple, is a well-known temple in Karnataka. This temple is one of the ancient shrines in India and has a sacred 'Siddi Kshetra', which is associated with several legendary stories. There is a self manifested Jyotirmaya Lingam at this temple, which has a middle golden line that denotes the Shakthi.
The temple is situated amidst dense forests, in the backdrop of huge mountain range that provide beautiful view of the region. Saraswati Pooja during the Navratri Festival is the main event celebrated at this Mookambika Temple. The temple is located in the valley of Kodachadri Mountain Peak, on the banks of Souparnika River.
Main idol of Lord Shiva, which is called as Shiva Linga or Jyotirlinga is placed just in front of the idol of Goddess Mookambika. This temple can be reached by boarding buses from Udupi, which is approximately 80 km from Kollur.
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