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Hindu temple · Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka

Kukke Subramanya

Subramanya (Murugan) as lord of serpents.

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestChampa Shashti (November-December)
Nearest airportKannur district (CNN)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

A forest temple in the Western Ghats where families come for Sarpa Samskara, rituals linked to serpent-related doshas.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Kannur district (CNN), about 82 km, Mangaluru (IXE), about 85 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Mangaluru Junction railway station (MAJN), about 82 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Udupi, Murudeshwar and the Temple Coast guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Rituals are booked at the temple office; book ahead for Sarpa Samskara.
  • The Kumara Parvatha trek starts here.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Part of

Karnataka’s temple coast

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kukke Subramanya?
Kukke Subramanya is in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
How do I reach Kukke Subramanya?
The nearest airport on our list is Kannur district (CNN), about 82 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Mangaluru Junction railway station, about 82 km away.
What is the best time to visit Kukke Subramanya?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Champa Shashti (November-December).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Kukke Subramanya?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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