Udupi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay is scheduled to visit the renowned Kollur Mookambika Temple in Byndoor taluk of Udupi district on Friday as part of a private spiritual visit. Vijay became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in May 2026 and is expected to offer special prayers at the temple during his visit.
According to sources, the Chief Minister is expected to arrive at Kollur at around 3 pm and seek the blessings of Goddess Mookambika. Temple authorities and local officials have made necessary arrangements in view of the VVIP visit, while security has been strengthened in and around the temple premises.
Special prayers planned
During his visit, Vijay is expected to offer prayers and participate in special rituals at the famous shrine dedicated to Goddess Mookambika. The temple is one of the most revered pilgrimage centres in South India and attracts devotees from across the country throughout the year.
Officials said arrangements have been made to ensure smooth movement of devotees while accommodating the Chief Minister’s visit. Police personnel have also been deployed to manage security and crowd control.
First visit after becoming Chief Minister
The visit assumes significance as it is among Vijay’s early temple visits after assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in May this year.
Vijay, who enjoys a massive following both as a film star and political leader, is expected to spend some time at the temple before proceeding with his onward journey.
Following the darshan and puja programme, he is expected to travel to Mangaluru and later depart for Chennai from Mangaluru International Airport.
Temple known for visits by dignitaries
Kollur Mookambika Temple is regarded as one of the prominent Shakti Peethas in the country and has a long history of attracting political leaders, film personalities, industrialists and other dignitaries.
Over the years, several chief ministers, union ministers, celebrities and prominent public figures have visited the temple to seek the blessings of Goddess Mookambika. The shrine remains one of the most important spiritual destinations in Karnataka and continues to draw lakhs of devotees annually.
Administration completes preparations
Local authorities, temple management and the police department have coordinated preparations ahead of the visit. Security arrangements, traffic management plans and crowd-control measures have been put in place to ensure the programme proceeds smoothly.
Officials said devotees visiting the temple on Friday may experience temporary restrictions in certain areas due to security protocols associated with the Chief Minister’s visit.
Conclusion
Udupi district is set to host Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay during his visit to the revered Kollur Mookambika Temple on Friday. The visit highlights the temple’s continued importance as a spiritual destination for national leaders and public figures while drawing attention from devotees and admirers across the region.