Kollur, Udupi district
Kollur | |
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Temple Town | |
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| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Udupi |
| Taluk | Byndoor |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 5,496 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA |
| Website | karnataka |
Kollur (Kannada: [kolːuːru]) is a tiny popular pilgrimage village known for Mookambika Temple in the southern state of Karnataka, India. [1][2] It is located in the Byndoor taluk of Udupi district in Karnataka.Besides its religious importance, it attracts numerous visitors by its abundant scenic beauty of nature in the form of lush greenery, beaches, and marvelous landscapes. This is one of the busiest places in Karnataka, thronged by visitors and devotees throughout the year.
Demographics
[edit]As of 2001 India census,Kollour had a population of 3863 with 1900 males and 1962 females.[1]
Mookambika Devi Temple, Kollur
[edit]Mookambika Devi Temple It is also known as the Adi Mahalakshmi temple, which is a popular pilgrimage in South India. It is also a famous ancient Siddhi Kshetra. The majestic backdrop and an enchanting location in the midst of the forest are the major scenic attractions. The special feature is the self-manifested Jyothirmaya Lingam. Navarathri and Saraswathi Pooja are grandly celebrated here. Mookambika Devi Temple timings for pilgrims Opening Timing: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mookambika-Road Byndoor railway station
[edit]Mookambika Road Byndoor is a railway station in coastal Karnataka in South India. Its four-letter code is BYNR. Mookambika Road Byndoor is the main railway station in Byndoor in Udupi district. It serves Byndoor city which is 1 kilometre away from the station Trains from here connect the city to prominent state capitals of India like, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram (via Southern Railway), Mumbai (via Konkan Railway) and so forth. Rail connectivity in Byndoor was established in 1997. A total of 34 express and passenger trains stop here; there was one originating and terminating train at this station: the Mokambika Road–Kannur Passenger train; however, this service was terminated in 2017 within two years of service due to a lack of revenue generation.[2] Although the railway station caters to many passengers and superfast trains daily,
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Village code= 1292400 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- ^ "Yahoomaps India :". Retrieved 18 December 2008. Navunda, Udupi, Karnataka
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