Kukke Subramanya Temple
ಕುಕ್ಕೆ ಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ
Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) · Subramanya Town, Karnataka
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About the temple
Supreme place for Sarpa Dosha Parihara Removal of Naga Dosha, snake-related curses, and protection.
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:00 – 21:30
- Established
- 8
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (05:00)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya)BhairavaUmamaheshwaraHosoligammaSringeri Mutt
- Deity form
- Subramanya as Lord of Serpents
- Religious tradition
- Vedic / Agamic
- Sanskrit name
- कुಕ್ಕೆ सुब्रह्मण्य मन्दಿರ
- Also known as
- Subramanya Kshetra
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 05:00-13:30, 15:30-21:30
- Break timings
- 13:30-15:30
- Special days
- Extended during Champa Shasti
- Festival timings
- Champa Shasti (Margashira)
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:30
- Evening aarti
- 19:00
- Night aarti
- 20:30
- Special aarti days
- Champa Shasti
- Ritual schedule
- Daily schedule from 05:00 onwards
- Pooja timings
- 08:00-12:00
- Abhishek timings
- 07:30-11:00
- Special poojas
- Ashlesha Bali, Sarpa Samskara
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Expanded by local rulers and Mathas
- Architect / builder
- Unknown (Ancient)
- Construction materials
- Laterite and Granite
- Historical events
- Legend of Lord Subramanya washing his sword in Kumaradhara.
- Renovations
- Periodic renovations by State Muzrai Dept.
- Archaeological importance
- High (Pre-Dravidian roots)
- Legends
- Protection given to Vasuki (serpent king) by Subramanya.
- Inscriptions
- Ancient records of land grants.
- Government recognition
- State Endowment
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 8th to 18th Century
- Structure
- Prakara structure with detached shrines.
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Standard wooden and tile gopuram (Coastal style).
- Mandapa
- Main gathering hall with wooden carvings.
- Sculptural features
- Carvings of serpents and divine motifs.
- Artistic elements
- Detailed wooden ceilings.
- Construction technique
- Traditional stone masonry with sloping tiled roofs.
- Unique features
- Silver-covered Garuda Stambha protecting from Vasuki's breath.
Festivals & events
Champa ShastiKiru Shasti
- Festival calendar
- Lunar Calendar
- Special celebration days
- Rathotsava (Chariot Festival)
- Cultural events
- Talamaddale / Yakshagana
- Annual events
- Lakshadeepotsava
- Peak crowd season
- November to February
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (05:00)
- Parking capacity
- 500 vehicles
- Parking fees
- 30 INR
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- UPI, Cash, DD
- Prasadam
- Ladoo, Panchamruta