The Mookambika Shrine of Kollur

The Mookambika Shrine of Kollur
Kollur, an antique retreat for sages and yogis, including the Adi Shankaracharya, is a famous pilgrimage destination of South India.

The temple of the Goddess Mookambika, Mother of the Universe, is situated in Kollur, 140 kms from Mangalore, in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The holy shrine is in the foreground of lush tropical forests covering the Kudajaddiri hills on the banks of river Souparnika, which is a confluence of the mainstreams Kasitheertham and Agnitheertham originating from the hills.

In the ancient temple of Mookambika, the Mother of the Universe is represented as a young girl sitting in the mystic Padmasana yogic pose, four-armed, and holding the conch. Manoj Sadasivan writes after visiting this pleasant pilgrimage center… Read more
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15 Health Benefits of the Holy Basil (Tulsi)
The ‘tulsi’ or holy basil is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition and is worshipped in the morning and evening by Hindus at large. A Hindu household is considered incomplete without a tulsi plant in the courtyard. Vaishnavites or believers of Lord Vishnu wear beaded necklaces made of tulsi stems.

Apart from its religious significance, the tulsi is also an ayurvedic remedy for a number of common ailments, including cold and cough, fever, sore throat, stress and mouth infections. It is also used in treating respiratory and heart disorders as well as kidney stones. No wonder, the tulsi is called a ‘power plant’ and widely venerated.

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‘The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success’ by Dr Deepak Chopra
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