The famous Kukke Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple located near Mangalore in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka is known throughout the country for its amazing religious significance and snake worship. This temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya Swamy and Nag Devta and is a center of special faith for millions of devotees. Devotees believe that worshiping here removes snakebite, snake defects and other planetary defects, and also brings happiness, prosperity and health in life.

According to the establishment and mythology of the temple, Lord Subramanya had established religion by destroying snakes and demons and made the snakes his servants. For this reason, this temple became a major place for snakebite relief and snake worship. It is a popular belief that married women, children and families seeking happiness from children especially come here to worship.

Features of the temple

Main deities:

Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya/Murugan) is mainly worshiped in the Kukke temple. He is known as the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati.

Importance of snakes:

The biggest feature of this temple is its connection with snake worship. Devotees believe that worshiping here cures snakebite and snake defects. Therefore it is also called ‘Kukke Snake Temple’.

Piety and Faith:

The temple is considered a center of worship through Kumkum, a special flower and symbol of the serpent deity. Every year lakhs of devotees come here on Nag Panchami and other occasions.

Architecture:

The temple has South Indian style architecture, with magnificent domes, artworks, sculptures and inscriptions. It is important not only from religious but also cultural point of view.

belief to temple

Snake-biting Mukti:

It is said that if a person is affected by Naag Dosha or snake bite, then by worshiping and taking Prasad here, the defect is removed.

Marriage and child happiness:

Parents and married people come here to seek the safety of their children and the happiness of their children.

Auspicious work and survival:

Devotees believe that worshiping here removes obstacles in life and brings positive energy.

Who is worshiped in the temple

• Mainly Lord Subramanya Swamy (Kartikeya/Murugan) is worshipped.
• The temple complex also has statues of Nag Devta (serpent god), Lord Ganesha, and Lord Shiva.
• Food donation, fruits, flowers and lamps have special importance in the worship method.
• Devotees often perform special puja in front of serpent idols as symbols of Kukka.

path to reach the temple

Nearest Airport: Mangalore International Airport (about 90 kilometers)

Kukke Temple can be reached from Mangalore via taxi or bus.

Nearest Railway Station: Sullia Railway Station

Sullia can be reached from Mangalore by train or bus.

road route

• Kukke Temple is about 20 kilometers from Sullia and about 100 kilometers from Mangalore.
• Private cars, taxis and state transport buses come here regularly.
• The road route is full of beautiful hills and greenery, which makes the journey memorable.