Kollur Mookambika
Thirty kilometers from Bindor on the west coast, on top of the peak of Kodachdri in the Western Ghats, is a very famous temple at Kollur.
Mukambika Devi. The goddess is called Mukambika because she killed Mukasura.
The goddess is depicted in the form of a jyotirlinga, uniting Shiva and Shakti. It is said that the Sri Chakra image of Goddess Panchaloha was consecrated by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. It is said to be a manifestation of the triguna or triple forms. There are many other shrines around the main temple of Mukambika.
One of them is Panchamukhi Ganesha.
According to Wikipedia.
According to legend, Maharishi (monk) Kola was amazed by the beauty of nature and decided to perform penance on a rock near Agniterthem. Satisfied with Cola, Lord Shiva appeared before him and blessed him. Maharishi wanted the welfare of mankind and nothing more. God, pleased with Cola, granted his wish. He is sure that Linga swayambu (autogenetic) will appear for daily worship. However, Kola also wanted to worship Devi. Thus, the Svarna Rekha (golden line) appeared in the Lingam, i.e. Shakti. Thus, Shiva and Shakti are worshiped together in the Lingam. In addition, it is unique that other gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon also dwelt in an aropa (rather than in form) of a lingam. Therefore, it is believed that this is the house of the entire heavenly assembly.
It is believed that Adi Shankaracharya saw Sri Mukambika Devi and installed a deity here. According to legend, Adi Shankara was meditating on the hills of Kodachdri and Devi incarnated in front of him to grant his wish. He expressed his desire to build an idol of Devs for worship anywhere in Kerala. Devi agreed but urged Shankara to follow him and not look back until he reached his destination. But to test Shankara, Devi intentionally stopped the sound of her wings when she reached Kollur, whereupon Shankara turned around suspiciously. Then Devi asked Shankara to install his vigraha as he saw it at this place in Kollur.
The road passes through a dense forest, which makes the journey very pleasant.
Judging by the golden pillar outside the temple, this is a rich temple.
Golden chariot for the goddess.
There is also a drum made from a tree trunk, which is reverently hung up for use on special occasions.
Although this temple is located in the state of Karnataka, it is considered one of the must-see temples for the Keralites, especially when a child begins formal education.
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