Description
Sarpa Dosha is believed to be caused due to Sarpa Sapa or curse of the serpents. The origin of Sarpa Dosha is mythic and unexplained in classics.It is said that there is a mystic power of serpents that rule the world. The Sarpa Dosha is explained as it comes from killing the serpents in previous or present life by self or by father or grandfather and not performing the rituals for the same. The curse affects the lives in a negative way. Getting rid of it becomes necessary to lead a peaceful life. This puja ensures that the effect of the curse is removed from one's life.
Importance/Significance
As per the legend Sree Nagaraja Swami Temple at Vetticode was consecrated by Lord Parasurama. From time immemorial Kavu or Sarpakavu has been associated with the place of worship of Anantha or Adisesha as the main deity.
The Srimad Anantheshwara Temple is situated in Manjeshwar. The combination of Lord Anantheshwara, Lord Bhadra Narasimha, and Lord Subramanya in the same sanctum sanctorum is one of a kind and enhances serenity and sanctity of the temple.
Ballamanja Anantheshwara Swamy Temple is located in the Dakshina Kannada District. The Sarpa Dosha temple is an old pilgrimage location in India. The main deity, Lord Shiva is worshiped as the lord of all serpents.
Ramanathapura is one of the major hobali towns in Arakalgud Taluk of Hassan District. The place is believed as holy place from many centuries and hence called as ""DAKSHINA KAASHI"".
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