The renowned Kollur Mookambika temple, which attracts devotees from across South India, has reported an annual revenue of over Rs 71 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25. This marks an increase of Rs 3 crore from the previous year.
The income includes offerings collected from donation boxes, gold ornaments, fees from Chandika Homa rituals, daily and online pujas. Apart from Kukke Subrahmanya, Kollur remains one of the top revenue-generating temples in Karnataka.
Massive earnings from Chandika Homa
Each day, 12 Chandika Homas are performed at the temple, with each priced at Rs 10,000. The total annual income from this alone stands at Rs 1.77 crore. Out of this, Rs 2,000 from each puja is used to support daily meals for devotees. Additionally, two special ‘Shatachandika’ Homas are performed daily, generating Rs 51.2 lakh annually.
Soaring demand for laddu prasadam
The newly introduced laddu prasadam has become immensely popular. Around 6,000 laddus are distributed daily, with the temple administration ensuring strict quality control in their preparation.
Popular ghee lamp service
One of the most sought-after rituals at the temple is the ghee lamp service, with over 2,000 devotees participating every day. Each service is priced at Rs 30.
Deepastambha puja draws global devotees
The temple’s deepastambha (lamp tower) is worshipped twice daily, except during the monsoon season. The puja attracts devotees from across India and abroad, with waiting times extending to months in some cases.
Revenue used for social welfare
A portion of the temple’s income is dedicated to social initiatives such as mass marriages, medical aid for heart and cancer patients, and education support for students in temple-run schools.
“Kollur Mookambika temple offers its services at affordable prices to most devotees, while staying rooted in tradition,” said Dr. K. N. Narasimha Adiga, Head Priest, Kollur Temple said that
Annual income over the last six years:
2024–25: Rs 71 crore
2023–24: Rs 68.23 crore
2022–23: Rs 59.47 crore
2021–22: Rs 31.36 crore
2020–21: Rs 26.52 crore
2019–20: Rs 45.65 crore
— Dr. Sudhakar Nambiar
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