Kukke Subramanya Temple

The stateKarnataka is famous for its diversity in temples and the legacy that they hold. The Kukke Subramanya Temple is one of the famous temples of Karnataka. This temple is located on the bank of the river Dhara which according to the mythology relates to a sacred history of the past.

Every temple of Karnataka sings the legacy of god and articulates the history of Hindu mythology. According to this mythology, Lord Kumaraswamy after killing the ruler Tarakasura and Shoorapadmasura in a battle came down to this place. He washed his Shakti Ayudha which is a battle- axe in the water of the Dhara river that flows from the Kumara mountain. From this incidence the river came to be recognized as Kumaradhara.

The Kukke Subramanya Temple is situated in the village Sullia taluk in South Kanara, and is about 100 km. far from the Mangalore city. In the past the Subramanya used to be recognized as Kukke Pattana. The main entrance of the Kukke Subramanya Temple of Karnataka lies towards the east. The worshipers enter into the temple from the back side of it and then go before the shrine to see the face of the mighty God.

The Kukke Subramanya Temple has a sanctuary which is located at the opposite side of the main entrance. There is a pillar in the Kukke Subramanya Temple. It is believed that this pillar was erected in order to save the people from the flame of the breath of the dangerous Basukinag who was residing inside. There is a dais in the sanctuary of Sri Subramanya which is the residence of the idols of Vasuki and Maha Shesha.

The beauty of the inner and outer mantapa of the Kukke Subramanya Temple in Karnataka will surely mesmerize ones sensory nerves.