Are you troubled by Kaal Sarp Dosh? The shadow of the planets goes away as soon as you bow your head in this temple of Karnataka:

News India Live, Digital Desk: If you ever plan to visit Karnataka and are interested in religious places, then ‘Kukke Subramaniam’ should be on the top of your list. Situated in the beautiful valleys of the Western Ghats near Mangaluru, this temple is not only a center of faith, but the environment here also gives a different peace to the mind.

Which god’s temple is this?

Generally we know Lord Kartikeya (son of Lord Shiva and Parvati) as the ‘God of War’, but here he is worshiped in a completely different form. Here he is called ‘Subramanya’, who is considered the protector of all snakes. Along with Lord Kartikeya, Nagraj Vasuki and Sheshnag are also present in the sanctum sanctorum.

Why is there so much crowd here? (Perfect treatment for Kaal Sarp Dosh)

You must have often heard pundits or astrologers talking about ‘Kaal Sarp Dosh’. It is said that the person who has this defect in his horoscope, his work gets spoiled and his life is filled with struggles.

It is believed that Kukke Subramaniam Temple is the most proven place on earth to get rid of this defect. Two special pujas take place here – ‘Sarpa Samskara’ and ‘Ashlesha Bali’. People say that after performing puja here with full devotion, all the obstacles in their lives got eliminated. This is the reason why from Sachin Tendulkar, who is known as the God of Cricket, to Amitabh Bachchan and many big politicians have also got worship done here.

What is mythology?

There is a very interesting story behind this. According to the Puranas, Garuda (who is the king of birds) used to hunt serpents. To save his life, the king of snakes ‘Vasuki’ came and hid in the caves of this place and did penance to Lord Shiva. Then Lord Kartikeya appeared there and protected Vasuki from Garuda and gave him protection. Since then it is believed that whoever comes here, will not be affected by snake defect or poison.

The soil here is also special

There is another specialty of this temple. Here ‘Mrittika’ i.e. the soil of Valmik (Bambi) is given as Prasad. Devotees believe that this soil has medicinal properties that can cure many diseases, especially skin diseases.

When and how to go?

This temple is situated at the foothills of “Kumara Parvatha” and ‘Kumardhara River’ flows beside it. Devotees first take a dip in the river and then go for darshan. The best time to visit is in winter, as it receives very heavy rainfall during monsoon.

So friends, if you are also looking for some astrological solution or just want to go to some peaceful, divine place in the lap of nature, then Kukke Subramaniam is ready to welcome you.