Mookambika

Mookambika is the Hindu goddess who is representing Adi Parashakti.[1][2][3] She is said to be the mother of the universe representing Adi Parashakti. Shakti refers to the cosmic energy that permeates through everything. Adi Parashakti manifests as Saraswati, Lakshmi & Parvati Mookambika, Kali, Chamundi, Uma, Kamakshi, Amba and in countless other forms. Mother presides over creation, preservation and destruction.

Mookambika
Devanagariमूकाम्बिका
AffiliationPārvatī (Tridevi)
Mantraॐ ऐम् गौरि ऐम् गौरि ऐम् गौरि ऐम् परमेस्वरी ऐम् स्वाहा ।।
WeaponSudarshana Chakra, Shankha, Abhayamudra, Kaumodaki,
FestivalsNavratri
ConsortSadasiva.

Goddess Mookambika is known to destroy demon Mookasura. Saint Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have the vision of the goddess and had the deity’s form installed in Mookambika Temple, Kollur.

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References
  1. "Goddess of all things". Deccan Herald. India: Deccan Herald. 29 September 2014. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  2. "By God, it is the law". Bangalore Mirror. India: Bangalore Mirror. 22 December 2010. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  3. "Supreme power exists within". The New Indian Express. India: The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
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