Description
Kukke Subramanya is a Hindu temple located in the village of Subramanya, Karnataka. Here, Kartikeya is worshipped as Subramanya, lord of all serpents. The epics relate that the divine serpent Vasuki and other serpents found refuge under Subramanya when threatened by the Garuda.
History
According to one Mythological story, after killing the demon rulers, Tharaka, Shurapadmasura and their followers in a war, Lord Shanmukha reached Kumara parvatha with his brother Ganesh 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.
Facts/Mythology
This village is a resting point for pilgrims visiting the Kukke Subrahmanya Temple in Subrahmanya. The village is on the banks of the Kumaradhara River. The Darpana Theertha, a tributary of the Kumaradhara, flows just behind the temple. The belief is that Vasuki and other snakes took refuge under the Lord Subrahmanya in the caves at Subramanya. Subrahmanya is worshipped as a snake here.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
Ashlesha Bali Puja or Ashlesha Bali pooja is one of the important Kaalasarpa dosha pujas 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 puja. Aslesha Bali puja is performed on Aslesha nakshatra in each month. Sarpa Samskara/ Sarpa Dosha is one of the poojas performed by devotees at this temple to get rid of the sarpa dosha.
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