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Sarpa Samskara & Ashlesha Bali Puja at Kukke Subramanya

Kukke Subramanya temple is dedicated to Lord Karthikeya and is situated in Karnataka. Lord Karthikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is worshipped as the lord of serpents. This temple holds great cultural and spiritual significance in Hinduism. Thousands of devotees from all over the world perform special rituals including Sarpa Samskara & Ashlesha Bali Puja in Kukke Subramanya temple to get rid of Naga dosha and other sarpa doshas. This blog outlines the importance of Sarpa Samskara & Ashlesha Bali Puja, how they are performed and why these rituals are performed.

What is Sarpa Samskara Puja?

Sarpa Samskara puja is a Hindu ritual that is believed to remove the negative effects of Sarpa dosha. Any devotee who is experiencing malicious effects of Sarpa dosha in his life like delay in marriage, not being able to conceive, prolonged illness and skin diseases etc. is advised to perform Sarpa Samskara puja in Kukke Subramanya temple.

Kukke Subramanya temple in Karnataka is dedicated to Lord Karthikeya, the lord of serpents. Thousands of devotees from all over the world visit this temple to perform this puja.

Sarpa dosha is caused by many factors including:

Intentionally or unintentionally killing a snake in present or previous life
Sins in previous life that are linked with serpents create doshas in current life also
Any unresolved karmic debt from any of the previous lives of the devotee

What is Ashlesha Bali Puja?

Ashlesha Bali puja in Kukke Subramanya temple is another Hindu ritual that is performed to get relief from doshas including Sarpa dosha, kaal sarpa dosha, Kuja dosha, Naga dosha or any other dosha related to astrological birth chart of the devotee. Ashlesha Bali puja is specifically performed on the auspicious day of Ashlesha Nakshatra. This nakshatra is one of the 27 nakshtaras or constellations and it symbolises inseparability. As per the Hindu epic Ramayana, Lakshmana and Shatrughna were born during Ashlesha Nakshatara. But it doesn’t mean that Ashlesha Bali puja can only be performed by those who are born during this nakshatra. Anyone who’s experiencing ill effects of the above-mentioned doshas can perform this puja or to attain spiritual upliftment and peace of mind

This puja is dedicated to Lord Karthikeya, the Lord of serpents. and is performed in two different phases in a day.

Ashlesha Bali puja can be performed for multiple reasons which include:

To get relief from sarpa dosha, kaal sarpa dosha, naga dosha, and kuja dosha
To get rid of the malicious effects of planets Rahu, Ketu and Shani
To attain good health and relief from many diseases
To attract wealth and success in life.

Rituals and Process of Sarpa Samskara Puja

Sarpa Samskara puja at Kukke Subramanya Temple is a sacred ritual which is performed over a duration of two days. One important thing to note here is that this ritual should be performed by expert priests who have sound knowledge of Hindu Vedic methods to perform this puja authentically. It is also important to also note that a maximum of 4 people can attend this puja.

As already mentioned, Sarpa Samskara puja is performed over two days with timings as follows:

On the first day, the rituals are performed from 8:30 am to 12 pm
On the second day, from 6 am to 8 am.

Sarpa Samskara puja is performed on special occasions like Ekadashi during Sravana Masam, Karthika Masam, and Margashira Masam

Procedure on Day 1:

On day 1, take a bath and visit the temple wearing a dhoti (saree for females)
Offer a towel to the priest before he begins the puja rituals
The priests prepare the altar with a snake idol made of wheat and flour
The priests perform the havan
A snake made out of wheat flour is wrapped in cloth and dropped in the holy fire of Havan Kundam. It is done to perform the last rights of any snake which was killed in present or previous lives intentionally or unintentionally
It is important to remember that no other puja should be done on this day.

Procedure on Day 2:

On day 2, devotees have to reach the mandapam by 6 am.
The same priest performs puja rituals at the same place where rituals were performed on day 1
The priests create snake-shaped rangoli
The devotee should perform three pradakshinas to the snake idol
This puja lasts for two hours

Once the rituals are performed, devotees need to take blessings from 11 Brahmachari bachelors sitting in a row in the temple and perform pradakshinas outside the mandapam.

Timings and Booking for Sarpa Samskara & Ashlesha Bali Puja

There are specific timings for Sarpa Samskara and Ashlesha Bali puja in Kukke Subramanya temple and it should be considered while booking the puja both offline or online.

Tokens for this puja can be purchased from the temple’s websites or from counters at the temple. It should be noted that limited devotees are allowed to perform this puja daily. Hence, tokens or tickets should be purchased well in advance to avoid any hassles as slots get filled very fast. You can also book puja in Kukke Subramanya temple through online portals like ePuja and they will perform these rituals on your behalf.

Sarpa Samskara puja is performed over two days- from 8:30 am to 12 pm on day 1 and from 6 am to 8 pm on the following day. Ashlesha Bali puja is performed in two different phases of the day. The first phase of the pooja starts at 7 am and the second phase starts at 9:15 am.

Cost of Sarpa Samskara & Ashlesha Bali Puja

The fee for Ashlesha Bali puja in Kukke Subramanya temple is INR 400 while the cost of Sarpa Samskara puja is INR 4,200. It is advised to check with the temple's website or offline regarding the puja fees since it may change over time or may increase if any additional rituals are added to the puja.

You can book these rituals through temples or online through portals like ePuja.

Benefits of the Sarpa Samskara Puja & Ashlesha Bali Puja

There are multiple benefits of performing Sarpa Samskara puja and Ashlesha Bali Puja. Let’s understand them in detail.

Benefits of Sarpa Samskara Puja

Performing Sarpa Samskara puja helps in getting relief from Sarpa dosha. Sarpa dosha is caused by multiple factors like intentionally or unintentionally killing a snake in the current or any of the previous lives. Sarpa dosha may create many problems in life like ill health, skin-related diseases, failed marriage, not being able to get married, childlessness, etc.
Sarpa samskara puja in Kukke Subramanya temple attracts success and a better career.
It brings down the malicious effects of planetary forces.
It helps devotees with conceiving a child and blesses them with parenthood.
This puja also helps restore harmony in families.

Benefits of Ashlesha Bali Puja

Performing Ashlesha Bali puja in Kukke Subramanya temple helps in getting relief from Kaal sarpa dosha which is caused by harming snakes in previous births and is facing its repercussions in the present life.
This puja also brings down the malicious effects of the planets Rahu and Ketu.
Kaal sarpa dosha may also result in a prolonged delay in marriage. Performing Ashlesha Bali puja helps in getting into holy matrimony.
Ashlesha Bali puja is believed to appease the ancestors which brings blessings in present life.
Ashlesha Bali helps in attaining peace of mind and spiritual upliftment.

Conclusion

Lord Karthikeya or Murugan is worshipped as the lord of serpents and it is believed that performing Sarpa Samskara and Ashlesha Bali pooja in Kukke Subramanya can bring numerous benefits including relief from Naag dosha, sarpa dosha, kaal sarpa dosha and any other doshas related to birth chart of the devotee. These rituals are also performed by those who seek matrimony or parenthood. It is also important to get these rituals done by expert priests who possess knowledge. There are authentic platforms like ePuja through which Ashlesha Bali pooja at Kukke Subramanya can be booked.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What is Ashlesha Bali pooja and Sarpa Samskara pooja?

Ashlesha Bali pooja and Sarpa Samskara pooja are specific rituals in Hinduism that help in getting relief from Naga dosha, sarpa dosha and kaal sarpa dosha. These rituals are performed in Kukke Subramanya temple in Karnataka, which is dedicated to Lord Karthikeya, regarded as the Lord of serpents.

Ques: How much does Ashlesha Bali pooja Kukke cost?

The cost of Sarp Samskara pooja starts from INR 1,151 and may go up to thousands of rupees for Nitya or shashwat pujas for one year.

Ques: What is the cost of Sarpa Samskara pooja in Kukke Subramanya?

The cost of Sarp Samskara pooja starts from INR 1,151 and may go up to thousands of rupees for Nitya or shashwat pujas for one year.

Ques: What are the benefits of Ashlesha Bali pooja in Kukke Subramanya?

Performing Ashlesha Bali pooja in Kukke Subramanya provides relief from all types of sarp doshas, and naga dosha and provides benefit to those who wish for matrimony and to conceive children.

Ques: Who can perform Ashlesha Bali pooja?

Ashlesha Bali pooja can be performed by anyone but it is specifically recommended for those who wish to rectify doshas related to birth or to get relief from kaal sarp dosha or sarpa dosha, naga dosha. It is also considered beneficial for those devotees who want to get married or conceive.

Ques: How many people are allowed for Sarpa Samskara pooja?

Only 4 people are allowed to be present for Sarpa Samskara pooja.

Ques: Which day is good for Ashlesha Bali Pooja?

Ashlesha Bali pooja in Kukke Subramanya temple is performed on the day of Ashlesha Nakshatra since it is believed that this day is very effective.

Ques: How many days is Sarpa Samskara Pooja?

Sarpa Samskara pooja is a ritual that takes two days to complete.