Mookambika Aishwarya Vilakku - Temple History, Myth and Significance

Mokkambika Vilakku is a beautifully crafted lamp, which signifies the triumph of

knowledge over victory and goodness over bad.

Each and every symbol of Hindu mythology is related to one or another image that shows

the victory of good over bad, which in turn represents the balance of nature.

Each and every article we use in our daily life has an impact on us. Human life depends

on many goods and services available around us. So we should be careful in choosing

what to use and what not to.  Mokkambika vilakku has much significance related to its

connection with Kollur Mookambika Temple. 

 Location

Mookambika temple is located on the banks of Saouparnika River which is a beautiful

perennial river with fresh water flowing in abundance. The river adds a mystic

environment to the temple. It originates in the Gudachadtri hills, which is covered in

lushly green foliage.

 

It is here in the midst of this beautiful serene atmosphere the temple that attracts lakhs

of pilgrimage a year stands, with all its beauty and majesty. The temple is the last resort

of many devotees. The myths, legends and history lie beautifully interwoven and it gives

a great legacy to the temple.

LegendThe legend goes like this, there lived a demon, Kaumasura, who became powerful after

gaining boon from Shiva, and he became rebellious and started to give troubles to all

Gods and sages. They took shelter from this Asura at kudajadri.

Meanwhile, the sages and Devagana got news from Shukracharya, that only a woman

can annihilate this demon. This made the asura start another penance to Shiva. Knowing

this all Gods and Sages become scared .They wanted to stop this demon from gaining

more power. But Goddess of Speech, Vagdevi, made him mute and stopped him from

gaining more power. Thus, he came to be known as Mookasura.

On the request of sages , Devi mobilized the power of all the Gods and killed

Mookasuara, that’s how she gained the name Mookambika.The place where Devi killed

Mookasura is called Marana Katte. Since that day, Kollur became the abode of

Mookmbika Devi and began to fulfill the wishes of her devotees.

The peculiarity of the Goddess Mokamibka is that she is in the form of Swayambhu

Lingam which is a manifestation of Shiva and Shakthi. In the left side of the idol, Parvathi,

Saraswathi and Lekshmi reside while on the right side Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. This

makes Mookambika the seat of power.

Shankaracharya and MookambikaThere is also a myth relating to Shankaracharya and the temple. It is said that

Shankaracharya offered deep prayers to goddess Saraswathi and she appeared before

him, he requested to her to come along with him to the Kerala , where no temple was

devoted to her. She accepted on one condition that, she will follow him, and he should

guide her to Kerala. He just guided her way to Kerala , making sure of her presence by

listening to the tinkling of anklet. But when it stopped, he paused to peep at her to know

whether she is following him. But this made , Devi to stop near the banks of the river,

Sauoparnika, as per the condition.

 

Pilgrim CenterAll these myths, legends, and beautiful stories make Moookambika an abode of belief for

the devotees. Visiting the shrine of Devi is itself a salvation and a blessing to the

pilgrims. She is the giver of Knowledge and prosperity. Every year on the occasion of

Vidyarambha , thousands of devotees pour into the temple to introduce their kids to

letters in the auspicious presence of mother Mokambika, who is also a Vagadevatha.

 

Mookambika Vilakku- blessed by PriestHere lies the significance of Mookambika Vilakku which has the effect of bringing home

blessings of Devi Mookambika. The speciality of this lamp is that each piece of this lamp

is blessed by the main temple priest who does Pooja for Devi. Devi herself is the

amalgamation of the power of all the thirty-three Crore  Devas.

To lit Sree Kollur Mookambika Aishwarya Deepam is a way to bring in the auspicious

energy and vibrancy of Devi’s presence. Mookambika Vilakku aka Sree Kollur

Mookambika Aishwarya Deepam is a beautiful piece of art worth keeping and gifting,

which ensures prosperity, blessing and security to the devotees.

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