Kollur : Ilayaraja, the renowned music director of the South, arrived at Kollur Sri Mookambika Temple along with his family members  on account of his 70th birthday. He also offered special prayer to the Goddess.

It is said the music director offered Bheemarathi Shanthi Homa at the abode of the Goddess. He also   offered Chandika Yaga, Go Pooja and Go Daana. All rituals were held under the priesthood of K Sridhar Adiga.