Kukke Subramanya Temple Timings, Poojas & Online Booking 2025

Kukke Subramanya Temple, located in the picturesque Western Ghats of Karnataka, is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites dedicated to Lord Subramanya — the Lord of serpents. Devotees from across India visit this temple to perform powerful poojas such as Sarpa Samskara, Ashlesha Bali, and Naga Pratishta to get relief from Naga Dosha and other serpent-related afflictions.

In this complete guide, you’ll find:

• Temple opening hours & daily darshan timings

• Important poojas, their significance & costs

• How to book poojas online at Kukke Temple

• Dress code, facilities & contact info

Kukke Subramanya Temple Timings (Daily)

Important Poojas & Sevas at Kukke Subrahmanya Temple

1. Sarpa Samskara Pooja

• Duration: 2 Days

• Performed By: Temple priests on behalf of the devotee

• Purpose: For those suffering from Sarpa Dosha (ancestral serpent curses)

• Timings: Starts at 8:30 AM (must report by 7:30 AM on Day 1)

• Days: Performed daily, except on Ekadashi, Shivaratri, Grahana, and festival days

• Cost: ₹3,200 (includes priest, material, and food for 2 persons)

• Booking: Must be booked online in advance

• Note: Only males (above 18 years) perform the rituals directly

• Duration: 1 Hour

• Nakshatra-based: Only performed on Ashlesha Nakshatra days

• Purpose: To remove Rahu-Ketu/Sarpa-related doshas and obstacles in life

• Timings: Performed in batches, usually between 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM

• Cost: ₹600 – ₹1,000 (varies based on materials and seating type)

• Booking: Can be booked online or on arrival (if available)

3. Naga Pratishta (Sarpa Pratishta)

• Purpose: To install a Naga idol as a remedy for Naga Dosha

• Timings: Performed on specific muhurtham days

• Cost: ₹4,000 – ₹6,000

• Booking: Limited slots, prior online booking needed

• Note: After this pooja, darshan and holy dip in Kumaradhara river are advised

4. Karthikeya Pooja

• Purpose: To seek blessings of Lord Subrahmanya for courage and success

• Timings: Available daily

• Cost: ₹150 onwards

• Duration: 15–20 minutes

• Ideal for: Students, job seekers, and newly married couples

5. Sarpa Dosha Nivarana Pooja

• Combination: Usually involves Sarpa Samskara + Ashlesha Bali

• Purpose: Complete remedy for serpent curses and doshas in astrology

• Timings & Cost: Varies depending on the priest and dosha severity

• Booking: Online or in person at the temple office

6. Nagaprathista with Nagadevatha Archana

• Purpose: Worship and installation of Nagadevatha idols with special archana

• Cost: Around ₹3,500–₹5,000

• Duration: Half-day ritual

• Note: May require fasting or specific rituals before and after

Online Booking for Poojas at Kukke Subrahmanya Temple

Step-by-Step Booking Process

1. Visit kukke.org

2. Click on “Online Seva Booking” or “Pooja Booking”

3. Create an account or log in with your credentials

4. Select the desired pooja from the list

5. Choose your preferred date (green dates indicate availability)

6. Enter devotee details (name, gothra, nakshatra, etc.)

7. Proceed to payment gateway and complete the transaction

8. Download/print the booking confirmation receipt