Why people go here
Karnataka's best-known place for the Sarpa Samskara seva against naga (serpent) dosha, as the Dakshina Kannada district and a temple notice on the state's endowments portal record.
The deity and the place
- Presiding deity
- Subrahmanya (Kartikeya)
- Location
- Subramanya, Karnataka
Poojas traditionally offered
- Sarpa Samskara seva - Performed for naga dosha, as listed by the temple on the state endowments portal.
Related pooja: Kaal-sarp-shanti
Traditional days
Rites for Sarpa (naga) dosha are traditionally done on Naga Panchami.
Next good days
- Fri, 6 Aug 2027
From the panchang for New Delhi; the day can differ by one elsewhere in India.
Other options across India
Listed across regions so you can choose one within reach - there is no single right place.
Before you go
- Timings, dress rules and any bookings are set by the temple - check its official page before you go.
- Photography rules differ from temple to temple; follow the signs and the staff inside.
Official website
Timings, dress rules, bookings and any fees are set by the temple and change - its official site has the current details.
Common questions
- What is Kukke Subrahmanya visited for?
- Traditionally visited for Sarpa (naga) dosha.
- Which pooja is done at Kukke Subrahmanya?
- The sources name Sarpa Samskara seva here.
- What is the traditional day to visit Kukke Subrahmanya?
- Rites for Sarpa (naga) dosha are traditionally done on Naga Panchami.
- What are the darshan timings at Kukke Subrahmanya?
- Timings change with the season and festivals, so this guide does not list them. Check the temple's official website before you go.
- Where else in India can I go?
- Other options: Srikalahasti (Andhra Pradesh), Ghati Subramanya (Karnataka) and Mannarasala (Kerala).
Facts checked on 1 Nov 2026 against temple-trust, state endowments and tourism department pages.
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