Kukke Sri Subrahmanya Temple (Dakshina Kannada)

Subrahmanya village, Kadaba, Dakshin Kannada, Karnataka

Seek Lord Subrahmanya's Divine Grace at the Sacred Abode of Nagadevata

Sri Kukke Subramanya Temple in Karnataka is one of South India’s most revered shrines, famed for serpent worship, mythological battles, and its role as a Mukti Kshetra (place of liberation). Built over 5,000 years ago according to tradition, it is deeply tied to legends of Lord Subrahmanya, Vasuki, and Parashurama, making it a pilgrimage center of national importance. Location: Subramanya village, Kadaba Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Deity: Lord Subrahmanya (Kartikeya/Murugan), worshipped as the Lord of Serpents. Setting: Nestled in the Western Ghats, on the banks of the holy Kumaradhara River, surrounded by Kumara Parvatha and Shesha Parvatha. Sacred Status: One of the seven Mukti Kshetras established by Sage Parashurama, believed to grant liberation from the cycle of birth and death.