Udupi
Nirmala Sitharaman visited Kollur Sri Mookambika Temple in Udupi district on Tuesday for darshan and prayers. The Union Finance Minister offered special prayers at the famous shrine and interacted briefly with temple authorities. Located in Karnataka, the temple is a major pilgrimage centre dedicated to Goddess Mookambika, attracting devotees from across India. Her visit was covered by local media and reported by Varthabharati news. The visit comes amid her official engagements in Karnataka, where she is reviewing development initiatives and participating in public and religious events. Authorities ensured smooth arrangements and tight security during her temple visit, which drew attention from devotees and local residents gathered at the shrine premises there.