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{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Kukke Subramanya Temple
| image = Kukke Subramanya Swami.jpg
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| caption = The [[Gopura]] of the Temple
| map_type =
| map_caption = Location in Karnataka
| coordinates = {{coord|12.66|75.61|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| other_names =
| native_name = Kukke Sri Subramanya Temple
| country = {{flag|India}}
| state = Karnataka
| district = [[Dakshina Kannada]]
| website = {{url|https://www.kukke.org/|''Official website''}}
| locale = On banks of river [[Kumaradhara River|Kumaradhara]]
| elevation_m =
| deity = [[Kartikeya]] as a [[Nāga]]
| festivals= [[Shashthi (day)|Shasti]], Kiru Shasti, [[Naga Panchami|Nagara Panchami]], [[Nagaradhane]]<br>
Important Sevas:<ref name="R1"/>
*''[[Made Made Snana]]''
*''Beedhi Madesnana''
*''Sarpasamskara''
*''Naga Prathiste''
*''Ashlesha Bali''
*''Uruluseva''
| architecture =
| temple_quantity =
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| inscriptions =
| established = Around 5000 years ago<ref name="R1">{{cite web |url=https://www.kukke.org/en/history.aspx |title=Kukke Subrahmanya Temple:History / Mythological Background / Mythic Background |publisher=kukke.org}}</ref>
| creator =
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'''Kukke Subramanya''' ([[Tulu language|Tulu]] and [[Kannada]]: ''Kukke Subrahmaṇya'') is a [[Hindu temple]] located in the village [[Subramanya, Karnataka|Subramanya]], of [[Kadaba|Kadaba taluk]] (Earlier in [[Sullia|Sullia taluk)]] in [[Dakshina Kannada]] district Karnataka. In this temple [[Kartikeya]] is worshipped as Subramanya, lord of all serpents. The epics relate that the divine serpent [[Vasuki (snake)|Vasuki]] and other serpents found refuge under Subramanya when threatened by the [[Garuda]].

[[File:Subramanya temple.jpg|thumb|left|Kukke Subrahmanya Temple]]
[[File:River infront of kukke subramanya swamy temple..JPG|thumb|left|River in front of the temple]]

==Geography==
The Kukke Subramanya Temple is located in the [[Western Ghats]] range of [[Karnataka]]. Overlooking the temple is the famous mountain of [[Kumara Parvatha]], a popular hiking destination for trekkers from across South India. Kumara Parvatha forms a picture-perfect backdrop to the temple entrance and the Shesha Parvatha (a mountain shaped like a six-headed mythological serpent, adjacent to Kumara Parvatha) looks like a cobra with its open hood, as if protecting the temple shrine of Lord Subramanya. The temple is situated on the western slopes of the Ghats and is covered with dense evergreen forests.

==About==
Kukke lapped in the luxurious abundance of the beauty of the nature the village of Subramanya lies in the Kadaba
Taluk in [[Dakshina Kannada]] with a sanctity which very few places can boast of. The temple is situated in the heart of the village. Nature reveals herself in all her unhidden beauty in the rivers, forests and mountains which the temples is surrounded by. It is about a 105 km from [[Mangalore]] and can be easily reached by train, buses or taxis. Subramanya used to be called as Kukke Pattana in the past. In the 'Shankara Vijaya' Anandagiri observes that [[Adi Shankara|Sri Shankaracharya]] camped here for a few days during his religious expedition (Digvijaya). Shankaracharya referred to this place as 'Bhaje Kukke Lingam' in his 'Subrahmanya Bhujangaprayata Stotram'. Sri Subrahmanya Kshetra has been brilliantly described in the 'Thirthakshetra Mahimanipurana' chapter of the Sahyadrikhanda comprised in the Sanatkumara Samhita of [[Skanda Purana]]. This kshetra is situated in the banks of the river 'Dhara' which originates in the Kumara mountain and proceeds to the western sea.

==Temple==
Pilgrims going to the temple have to cross the [[Kumaradhara River]] and take a holy dip in the river before entering the temple for their [[Darśana|darshan]] holy viewing of the Lord.

The devotees enter the courtyard from the doorway at the back, and circumambulate the [[cult image|deity]]. Between the sanctorum and the [[portico]] entrance, there is the [[Garuda]] pillar covered with silver. Devotees circumambulate this pillar. It is believed that this pillar was enchanted and planted there to shield devotees from the poisonous flames arising from the breath of [[Vasuki]], who resides inside. Beyond the pillar is the outer hall, the inner hall, and then the sanctorum of Sri Subrahmanya. At the centre of sanctorum is a pedestal. On the upper [[dais]] stands the deity of [[Subrahmanya|Sri Subrahmanya]] and the deity of Vasuki and, at a somewhat lower level, the deity of [[Shesha]]. Ritual worship is offered to these deities every day. The temple is slowly increasing in popularity, owing to its religious significance and importance.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.mangalore.com/documents/subramanya.html
|title=Kukke Subrahmanya Temple
|access-date=2006-09-13
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100428165151/http://www.mangalore.com/documents/subramanya.html
|archive-date=28 April 2010
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>

==History translation==
According to one belief, after killing the demon rulers Tharaka, Shurapadmasura and their followers in a war, Lord Shanmukha reached Kumara Parvatha with his brother [[Ganesha]] and others. He was received by [[Indra]] and his followers. Indra being very happy prayed Lord Kumara Swamy to accept and marry his daughter [[Devasena]] for which the Lord readily agreed. The divine marriage took place on Margashira shudha shashti at Kumara Parvatha. Gods like [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]], [[Rudra]] and many other deities assembled for the marriage and coronation ceremony of Shanmukha for which waters of several holy rivers were brought. With these waters of Mahabhisheka fell down to form a river which was later known by the popular name Kumaradhara. The great Shiva Bhakta and Serpent king Vasuki was performing tapas for years in the Biladwara caves of Kukke Subrahmanya to avoid the attack of Garuda. Following Lord Shiva's assurance Shanmuka gave darshan to Vasuki and blessed him that he would stay as his parama bhakta in this place forever. Hence the [[Puja (Hinduism)|pooja]]s offered to Vasuki or Nagaraja are nothing but the poojas to Lord Subrahmanya.

Originally this temple was sanctified by Moroja family who are Sthanika Tulu brahmin’s. Sthanika tulu brahmin’s stronghold was kukke Subrahmanya, They were the chief priests and tantris of the temple till 1845 after bashful murder of their Guru, the spiritual leader Padma Theertha a disciple of the Sringeri Jagadguru Peetam. The Madhvas (shivallis) built a mutt adjacent to the temple.<ref>
Kukke Sri Subrahmanya Kshetra idara Samshodhanatmaka Ithihasika Hinnele [Historical Background of Kukke Sri Subrahmanya Piligrim Center]</ref> .Even now Moroja’s are chief priests of Balpa Thrishulini Durgaparameshwari Temple and Durgaparameshwari Temple near Kukke Subramanya.

==Puja activities==
Ashlesha Bali ceremonies & Sarpa Samskara are two important Sarpa Dosha ceremonies are also done at Kukke Subramanya Temple apart from [[Kudupu]], Mangaluru and Katukukke, Dakshina Kannada.

[[File:Kukke temple.jpg|thumb|left|View of the temple with temple car in foreground and Kumar Parvatha in the background]]

===Ashlesha Bali===

Ashlesha Bali or '''Ashlesha Bali ''' is one of the important Kaalasarpa dosha ceremonies performed at Kukke Subramanya temple. Lord Subramanya is known as the protector from Kaalasarpa dosha and Kuja dosha. Kukke Sri Kshetra temple is the most popular for Sarpadosha. Aslesha Bali is performed on [[Asalesha Nakshatram|Aslesha nakshatra]] in each month.

Aslesha Bali in Kukke Subramaya temple will be performed in two shifts  – 7:00 am and 9.15 am. Those who want to perform this ceremony need to report for sankalpa with Purohita inside the temple either at 7:00 am or 9.15 am. After the completion of Homa Poornahuthi, devotees will get prasada. Devotees believe [[Shravana masa]], [[Kartika (month)|Karthika masa]], and [[Magha (month)|Margashira masa]] are the most auspicious months to perform Aslesha bali at Kukke temple.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://travel2karnataka.com/kukkee_subramanya_temple.htm|title=Kukke Subramanya Temple Sarpa Samskara Ashlesha Bali Seva Naga Sarpa Dosha Hotels Resorts Accommodation|access-date=2010-09-23}}</ref>

===Sarpa Samskara / Sarpa Dosha===
Sarpa Samskara / Sarpa Dosha is one of the ceremonies performed by devotees at this temple to get rid of the Sarpa Dosha (according to belief, a person, either in this birth or in any of his previous births, could be afflicted by the Sarpa (serpent) Dosha (curse) either knowingly or unknowingly, through many ways). Persons who are afflicted with this dosha are advised by astrologers/horoscope writers to perform this ceremony for their own wellbeing. Ceremony can be done either by the afflicted person himself if he is male and married, or through a priest. This is because the same involves rituals similar to those done while performing shraadha (tithi) (funeral rites). Sarpa Samskara devotees are required to be present for two days. The same is performed during the daytime, with no particular in the evening. Food arrangements will be made for these devotees by the devasthana, for up to four persons per ceremony.

Due to the widespread belief in the snake god in [[Tulu Nadu|Tulunad]] region of Karnataka and [[Kerala]], this pooja is performed by people of all faiths.
Made Snana is the important and most favourite Seva to Lord Subramanya. Beedi Madesnana is also an important and most favourite Seva to Lord Subramanya.

==See also==
*[[Ghati Subramanya Temple]]
*[[Kartikay]]
*[[Kartikkeya]]
*[[Udupi]]
*[[Dharmasthala]]
*[[Sullia]]
*[[Mangalore]]
*[[Saarvajanika Nagabrahmastana Moodanidambooru, Bannanje]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
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*[https://archive.org/details/KukkeSubrahmanyaKshetra Kukke Sri Subrahmanya Kshetra idara Samshodhanatmaka Ithihasika Hinnele] [Historical Background of Kukke Sri Subrahmanya Piligrim Center]

*[http://www.kukke.org/ Temple's Official Website]
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