Kukke Subramanya Hotels | |
Kukke Subramanya hotels are located in and around Kukke Subramanya in Dakshina Kannada district, about 80 km from Mangalore. The biggest attraction here is the Kukke Subramanya temple where the presiding deity is Subramanya, Lord Shiva’s son, and Sheshanaga. However, Kukke Subramanya hotels do not offer a great many options since the Kukke Subramanya temple runs many choultries, especially on temple street and it is fairly simple to get accommodation. However, the accommodation is quite basic and some of the facilities are shared. So over the years there have been some hotels, but these are located some distance away. However, most do not serve food and this has to be kept in mind. Among the Kukke Subramanya hotels the most popular one seems to be Senani Residency which is located near the river Kumaradhara. It is a basic hotel with clean and neat rooms, but the biggest attribute is the friendly and helpful staff. Another of the Kukke Subramanya hotels is Sheshanag Ashraya opposite Post Office which is also clean and known for its service. Its biggest distinction: it was where Sachin Tendulkar reportedly stayed when he visited Kukke. Apart from this the other big hotel is Mayura Residency on Car Street which is good value for money. Other Kukke Subramanya hotels are V Sadana Lodge, Shanmukha Residency, Suraksha Lodge and Anugraha Lodge. For visitors who are not particular about staying in Kukke and would prefer to travel a bit for more lavish facilities than what is offered by Kukke Subramanya hotels then Mangalore which has plenty of hotel options is a good idea. |
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Kukke Subramanya Hotels
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ಕುಕ್ಕೆ ಮಡೆಸ್ನಾನ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಕಹಳೆ
ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣರ ಎಂಜಲಿನ ಮೇಲೆ ಶೂದ್ರರ ಉರುಳು ಸೇವೆಯನ್ನು ಖಂಡಿಸಿ ಮತ್ತು ಈ ಅನಿಷ್ಟ ಪದ್ಧತಿಯ ಆಚರಣೆಯನ್ನು ಕಾನೂನುಬದ್ಧವಾಗಿ ನಿಷೇಧಿಸುವಂತೆ ಆಗ್ರಹಿಸಿ ಕುಕ್ಕೆ ಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯದ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನದ ಮುಂದೆ ಡಿ.10 ಮತ್ತು 11 ರಂದು ಪತಿಭಟನೆ ನಡೆಸಲಾಗುವುದು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದ ವರ್ಗಗಳ ಒಕ್ಕೂಟದ ಮುಖಂಡ ಕೆ ಶಿವರಾಮು ಹೇಳಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಈ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನವು ಮುಜರಾಯಿ ಇಲಾಖೆಗೆ ಸೇರಿದ್ದು, ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಇನ್ನೂ ‘ಮಡೆಸ್ನಾನ’ ಊರ್ಜಿತದಲ್ಲಿರುವುದು ದುರಂತ. ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳ ಸಮ್ಮುಖದಲ್ಲೇ ನಡೆಯುವಂತಹ ಈ ಅನಿಷ್ಠ ಪದತಿಗೆ ಕೊನೆಗಾಣಿಸಬೇಕು. ಕೆಳವರ್ಗವನ್ನು ಮೇಲ್ವರ್ಗದವರು ತುಳಿಯುವಂತಹ ಇಂಥ ಪದ್ಧತಿ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ತಕ್ಷಣ ಕ್ರಮ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು” ಎಂದು ಒತ್ತಾಯಿಸಿರುವ ಒಕ್ಕೂಟವು ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾಡಳಿತಕ್ಕೆ ಮನವಿಯೊಂದನ್ನು ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದೆ.
ಪೇಜಾವರಶ್ರೀ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಪ್ರೊ. ಜಿಕೆ ವಾಗ್ದಾಳಿ: ’ದಲಿತರ ಕೇರಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಭೇಟಿ ನೀಡಿ ತಾನು ಅಸ್ಪೃಶ್ಯರ ಪರವಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ ಎಂದು ಸಾರುತ್ತಿರುವ ಪೇಜಾವರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗೆ, ಈ ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿ ದೇವರ ಹೆಸರಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಮಡೆಸ್ನಾನದಂತಹ ದಲಿತರ ಮೇಲಿನ ದೌರ್ಜನ್ಯ ಕಾಣುವುದಿಲ್ಲವೇ?’ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರಶ್ನಿಸಿದ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತ ಜಿ ಕೆ ಗೋವಿಂದ ರಾವ್, ’ಇಂತಹ ಪದ್ಧತಿ ಮುಂದುವರಿಯಲು ಅವಕಾಶ ನೀಡುವುದು ಕ್ರಿಮಿನಲ್ ಪ್ರಕಿಯೆಯಾಗುತ್ತದೆ’ ಎಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಏನಿದು ಮಡೆಸ್ನಾನ?: ಕುಕ್ಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯುವಂತಹ ಈ ಅನಿಷ್ಠ ಮತ್ತು ಜಾತೀಯ ನಿಂದನಾತ್ಮಕ ಪದ್ಧತಿಯ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಅತ್ತ ಮೈಸೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿಭಟನೆ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದಂತೆ ಇತ್ತ ಕುಕ್ಕೆ ಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯ ದೇವಾಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿನ್ನೆ ಉರುಳು ಸೇವೆ ಅರ್ಥಾತ್ ’ಮಡೆಸ್ನಾನ’ ನಡೆದಿದೆ. ಷಷ್ಠಿ ಮತ್ತು ಪಂಚಮಿ ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ ಸೇವೆ ನಡೆದಿದೆ.
ವ್ರತಧಾರಿಗಳು ಇಲ್ಲಿನ ಕುಮಾರಧಾರ ನದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಿಂದು, ಇಲ್ಲಿನ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಬೀದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಉದ್ದಕ್ಕೆ ಉರುಳುತ್ತಾ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರದಕ್ಷಿಣೆ ಬರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಈ ಸೇವೆ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣರು ಊಟ ಮಾಡಿದ ಎಲೆಗಳ ರಾಶಿಯ ಮೇಲೂ ನಡೆಯುವುದುಂಟು. ಕುಕ್ಕೆ ಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣರು ಉಂಡು ಬಿಸಾಡುವ ಎಂಜಲಿನ ಮೇಲೆ ಉರುಳು ಸೇವೆ ಮಾಡಿದರೆ, ಚರ್ಮರೋಗ ಗುಣವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂಬುದಾಗಿ ಶೂದ್ರರಲ್ಲಿ ಅಜ್ಞಾನವನ್ನು ಬಿತ್ತಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಮೂಢನಂಬಿಕೆ ಮೂಲಕ ಜನರನ್ನು ತಮ್ಮ ಹದ್ದುಬಸ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಇಟ್ಟುಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ಇದಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ದಲಿತ ಮುಖಂಡರು ಟೀಕಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
English summary
Dalit and Backward community organisations, social workers and writers have opposed Urulu Seve (Made Snana) a religious ritual, that will be performed on December 10 this year in Kukke Subramanya Temple, Dakshina Kannada district. It is practice that Dalits roll on the plantain leaves on which Brahmins have taken
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Kukke Jathra- Each year a popular car festival is held in the Kukke Subramanya of Karnataka on 'Margashira Shuddha Shashti' with special offerings to the Lord
Story about Kukke Subramanya:
The the river in the Kukke Subramanya is popularly known as the Kumaradhara. When the war with the demons was over, Lord Kumaraswamy went to the top of Kumara Parvatha together with his brothers Lord Ganesha, Veerabahu and others.
They were greeted by Lord Indra as well as the other Gods. Lord Indra was so moved by his bravery that he prayed the Lord to marry his daughter Devasena. The marriage took place on the banks of Kumaradhara on 'Margashira Shudda Shashti' with much grandeur and celebrations.
Lord Kumaraswamy gave visit to Vasuki the chief of the nagas or the snakes, who had been undergoing a penance in the Kukke Subramanya. Vasuki prayed to the Lord to remain with him forever at this place.
The Lord accepted and granted this boon. Till then it is said that the Lord has remained in his spiritual presence in this shrine along with his wife Devasena and Vasuki.
Each year a popular car festival is held in the Kukke Subramanya of Karnataka on 'Margashira Shuddha Shashti' with special offerings to the Lord. +
The following are the Events in detail
05/12/2010 Lakshadeepothsava, Devaragaddhe, Bhootha Chaavadiyindha dhaivagala bhandaara baruvudhu.
09/12/2010 Maargasheera Shu | 4 Hoovina Theru Utsava.
10/12/2010 Maargasheera Shu | 5 Panchami Rathothsava.
11/12/2010 Maargasheera Shu | 6 "Champaashashti mahaarathothsava".
on 11-12-10 7 from 7AM)
10/01/2011 "Kirushashti" - Saayankaala chikkarathothsava.
- Senani Residency
Ph:08257 -281508
The the river in the Kukke Subramanya is popularly known as the Kumaradhara. When the war with the demons was over, Lord Kumaraswamy went to the top of Kumara Parvatha together with his brothers Lord Ganesha, Veerabahu and others.
They were greeted by Lord Indra as well as the other Gods. Lord Indra was so moved by his bravery that he prayed the Lord to marry his daughter Devasena. The marriage took place on the banks of Kumaradhara on 'Margashira Shudda Shashti' with much grandeur and celebrations.
Lord Kumaraswamy gave visit to Vasuki the chief of the nagas or the snakes, who had been undergoing a penance in the Kukke Subramanya. Vasuki prayed to the Lord to remain with him forever at this place.
The Lord accepted and granted this boon. Till then it is said that the Lord has remained in his spiritual presence in this shrine along with his wife Devasena and Vasuki.
Each year a popular car festival is held in the Kukke Subramanya of Karnataka on 'Margashira Shuddha Shashti' with special offerings to the Lord. +
The following are the Events in detail
05/12/2010 Lakshadeepothsava, Devaragaddhe, Bhootha Chaavadiyindha dhaivagala bhandaara baruvudhu.
09/12/2010 Maargasheera Shu | 4 Hoovina Theru Utsava.
10/12/2010 Maargasheera Shu | 5 Panchami Rathothsava.
11/12/2010 Maargasheera Shu | 6 "Champaashashti mahaarathothsava".
(Watch champashasti rathostav in http://live.kukketemple.com/
on 11-12-10 7 from 7AM)
10/01/2011 "Kirushashti" - Saayankaala chikkarathothsava.
- Senani Residency
Ph:08257 -281508
Thursday, October 28, 2010
South Karnataka- Nature, History, Tradition Come together
Karnataka is a state endowed with a natural beauty of it’s own. Waterfalls that roar with a ferocious intensity, forests teeming with wildlife, lush green coconut groves along the coastal
region, pristine, clear beaches not yet spoilt by the ravages of tourism, rolling green valleys and hills to rocky outcrops, the state is like a canvas. And one of the most beautiful areas in Karnataka is the Dakshin Kanara region, along the coast. The Kanara region was the entire coastal region, and later it was split up into 3 districts Dakshin Kanara( Mangalore), Udupi and Uttara Kanara( Karwar). Nestled between the soaring Western Ghats on one side and the Arabian Sea on other, this region is one of the most beautiful and one of the most fascinating ones. Apart from the hills and the pristine beaches, this place has an abundance of temples and a fascinating culture.
An identity of it’s Own
Dakshin Kanara, has a totally different culture and tradition compared to the rest of the state. For starters the dominant language in this region is not Kannada, it is Tulu. Apart from Tulu, a sizeable number of Konkani speakers are also present here, as well as some local dialects. This also happens to be one of the most prosperous and educated regions in India. The average literacy rate of the region is between 80% much higher than the national average. This region is one of the most educated in India, with a very high literacy rate. Apart from the NIT, Surathkal, we also have the famous Manipal Group, renowned for it’s professional courses in Engineering, Medicine and Management.
Bunts
Bunts are the dominant community in this area, and like the Agarwals, a very prosperous mercantile community. Bollywood has many prominent Bunts like Aishwarya Rai, Sunil Shetty, Shilpa Shetty, music director Sandeep Chowta. Other prominent Bunts include Dr.Devi Shetty, singer Ganesh Hegde, actor Prakash Raj. They have their own cuisine, traditions and like Mallus, often follow a matrilineal system. In fact a majority of the Kannadigas settled outside the state, come from this area. Apart from the Bunts, the other prominent communities here are Konkani, Brahmins as well as sizable population of Muslims, Catholics and Jains. Other notable personalities from this region are M.Veerapa Moily( ex CM), Oscar Fernandes, Margaret Alva, Janardhan Poojary, George Fernandes(politics), Sneha Ullal, Hansika Motwani, Amrita Rao( actresses), Ravi Shastri, Anil Kumble( cricket), Daya Nayak( encounter cop), T.M.A.Pai( of Manipal Educational Institutions) to name a few.
Mangalore
The district headquarters and the largest city in this region, it also has a major port. One of the most cosmopolitan cities in India, it has a fair mix of Hindus, Muslims and Christians. Tulu, Konkani, Kannada are the major languages here. One of the most beautiful towns in India, with miles and miles of coconut groves and red tiled homes, with elaborate wood work.
Named after Mangala Devi, it was a major trading center during the Vijaynagar Empire reign. It passed hands between the Portugese and Arabs, before Haider Ali, conquered this place in 1763, before coming under British control between 1768 and 1794. Tipu Sultan again conquered it, and after his death, the British totally took over the city. It became a part of Karnataka in 1956.
Yakshagana
One of the major art forms in this region, it is to Kanara, what Kathakali is to Kerala. It’s a theater form which came from the Vaishnava Bhakti movement. The version prevalent in Southern Kanara is called as Tenkutittu. Most of the plays are based on stories from epics, using a mixture of dance, drama and song. Like Kathakali, this also has the concept of using different masks for each character. It is also famous for it’s puppetry.
Hulivesha
This is a sort of tiger dance usually done during Dussehra in honor of Goddess Sharada. Typically this involves men painted as tigers roaming the streets and dancing to the sound of drum beats.
Bhuta Kola
The worship of spirits is an integral part of this region. Now don’t confuse this with some sort of Satanic worship or Devil worship. Spirits here are referred to the souls of those guarding the villages. Many villages in South India, have this concept of a village deity, one who looks after the village, and the Bhuta here refers to that. A person possessed by a spirit communicates with the devotees here, more like an oracle, which can answer your queries.
Other popular traditions here are the Kambala,a buffalo race held in paddy fields during the harvesting season between December and March, and the Korikatta or cockfight.
What to See?
Temples
The Kadri Manjunatha Temple located in the Kadri Hill, around 2km from Mangalore, is a 11th century temple, and is famous for it’s tanks with natural springs and the laterite caves surrounding it. Famous for the Kambala race that takes place in December.
75 km away from Mangalore is the famous Manjunatha Temple at Dharmasthala, set in picturesque surroundings on the foothills of the Western Ghats. The temple is a major Shaivite center, with Vaishnavite priests and administered by a Jain family, the Heggades. There is a 39 ft statue of Bahubali here, and the temple is built in typical Kerala style architecture. Pilgrims visiting this place are given free food and lodging for 3 days and during the Karthik month in November-December, you have the Laksha Deepothsava.
104 Km from Mangalore is the famous Kukke Subramanya temple, where the serpent God, Subramanya is worshiped. The temple is famous for the Sarpa Dosha ritual, performed to ward off evil influences as also the Nagamandala dance, where the lead dancer wears the attire of Ardha Narishwara, half man and half female.
Beaches, Parks and Resorts
Pillikula Nisargadhama around 10 km from Mangalore is an integrated nature park, that will please wildlife lovers. It has a lake, wildlife sanctuary, aquarium and science center.
For beach lovers you have the Summer Sands Beach Resort at Ullal, 15 km from Mangalore, and with some quite cottages, as also the Surathkal Beach close to NIT. 12 km away is the Tannirbavi Beach where you can have wonderful view of the sunset.
Other Places
The St.Aloysius Church in Mangalore, and the Ullal Dargah are popular with Christians and Muslims. Moodabidri has a 1000 pillar shrine or Basadi dedicated to Jain saint, Chandranath. Intricately carved, this Jain temple has some wonderful sculptures.
Sulthan Batheri around 6km away from Mangalore, has a fort built by Tipu Sultan to prevent warships from entering the river. Though more of a watch tower, the structure resembles a fortress.
An identity of it’s Own
Dakshin Kanara, has a totally different culture and tradition compared to the rest of the state. For starters the dominant language in this region is not Kannada, it is Tulu. Apart from Tulu, a sizeable number of Konkani speakers are also present here, as well as some local dialects. This also happens to be one of the most prosperous and educated regions in India. The average literacy rate of the region is between 80% much higher than the national average. This region is one of the most educated in India, with a very high literacy rate. Apart from the NIT, Surathkal, we also have the famous Manipal Group, renowned for it’s professional courses in Engineering, Medicine and Management.
Bunts
Bunts are the dominant community in this area, and like the Agarwals, a very prosperous mercantile community. Bollywood has many prominent Bunts like Aishwarya Rai, Sunil Shetty, Shilpa Shetty, music director Sandeep Chowta. Other prominent Bunts include Dr.Devi Shetty, singer Ganesh Hegde, actor Prakash Raj. They have their own cuisine, traditions and like Mallus, often follow a matrilineal system. In fact a majority of the Kannadigas settled outside the state, come from this area. Apart from the Bunts, the other prominent communities here are Konkani, Brahmins as well as sizable population of Muslims, Catholics and Jains. Other notable personalities from this region are M.Veerapa Moily( ex CM), Oscar Fernandes, Margaret Alva, Janardhan Poojary, George Fernandes(politics), Sneha Ullal, Hansika Motwani, Amrita Rao( actresses), Ravi Shastri, Anil Kumble( cricket), Daya Nayak( encounter cop), T.M.A.Pai( of Manipal Educational Institutions) to name a few.
Mangalore
The district headquarters and the largest city in this region, it also has a major port. One of the most cosmopolitan cities in India, it has a fair mix of Hindus, Muslims and Christians. Tulu, Konkani, Kannada are the major languages here. One of the most beautiful towns in India, with miles and miles of coconut groves and red tiled homes, with elaborate wood work.
Named after Mangala Devi, it was a major trading center during the Vijaynagar Empire reign. It passed hands between the Portugese and Arabs, before Haider Ali, conquered this place in 1763, before coming under British control between 1768 and 1794. Tipu Sultan again conquered it, and after his death, the British totally took over the city. It became a part of Karnataka in 1956.
Yakshagana
One of the major art forms in this region, it is to Kanara, what Kathakali is to Kerala. It’s a theater form which came from the Vaishnava Bhakti movement. The version prevalent in Southern Kanara is called as Tenkutittu. Most of the plays are based on stories from epics, using a mixture of dance, drama and song. Like Kathakali, this also has the concept of using different masks for each character. It is also famous for it’s puppetry.
Hulivesha
This is a sort of tiger dance usually done during Dussehra in honor of Goddess Sharada. Typically this involves men painted as tigers roaming the streets and dancing to the sound of drum beats.
Bhuta Kola
The worship of spirits is an integral part of this region. Now don’t confuse this with some sort of Satanic worship or Devil worship. Spirits here are referred to the souls of those guarding the villages. Many villages in South India, have this concept of a village deity, one who looks after the village, and the Bhuta here refers to that. A person possessed by a spirit communicates with the devotees here, more like an oracle, which can answer your queries.
Other popular traditions here are the Kambala,a buffalo race held in paddy fields during the harvesting season between December and March, and the Korikatta or cockfight.
What to See?
Temples
The Kadri Manjunatha Temple located in the Kadri Hill, around 2km from Mangalore, is a 11th century temple, and is famous for it’s tanks with natural springs and the laterite caves surrounding it. Famous for the Kambala race that takes place in December.
75 km away from Mangalore is the famous Manjunatha Temple at Dharmasthala, set in picturesque surroundings on the foothills of the Western Ghats. The temple is a major Shaivite center, with Vaishnavite priests and administered by a Jain family, the Heggades. There is a 39 ft statue of Bahubali here, and the temple is built in typical Kerala style architecture. Pilgrims visiting this place are given free food and lodging for 3 days and during the Karthik month in November-December, you have the Laksha Deepothsava.
104 Km from Mangalore is the famous Kukke Subramanya temple, where the serpent God, Subramanya is worshiped. The temple is famous for the Sarpa Dosha ritual, performed to ward off evil influences as also the Nagamandala dance, where the lead dancer wears the attire of Ardha Narishwara, half man and half female.
Beaches, Parks and Resorts
Pillikula Nisargadhama around 10 km from Mangalore is an integrated nature park, that will please wildlife lovers. It has a lake, wildlife sanctuary, aquarium and science center.
For beach lovers you have the Summer Sands Beach Resort at Ullal, 15 km from Mangalore, and with some quite cottages, as also the Surathkal Beach close to NIT. 12 km away is the Tannirbavi Beach where you can have wonderful view of the sunset.
Other Places
The St.Aloysius Church in Mangalore, and the Ullal Dargah are popular with Christians and Muslims. Moodabidri has a 1000 pillar shrine or Basadi dedicated to Jain saint, Chandranath. Intricately carved, this Jain temple has some wonderful sculptures.
Sulthan Batheri around 6km away from Mangalore, has a fort built by Tipu Sultan to prevent warships from entering the river. Though more of a watch tower, the structure resembles a fortress.
Rs. 80 crore Master Plan to renovate Kukke temple
Rs. 80 crore Master Plan to renovate Kukke temple
BANGALORE: The State Government has prepared a Rs. 80 crore Master Plan for renovation of the Kukke Subramanya temple located in rural village called Subramanya in the Western Ghats of the State, about 105 km from the coastal town Mangalore.
The temple is one of the famous pilgrimage sites in the state. A sum of Rs. 80 crore of the temple funds would be utilized for renovation work of the temple, construction of guesthouse, commercial complex, booking counter, bus-stand and other facilities. The work would be launched soon and would be completed in a year, Minister for Muzrai S. N. Krishnaiah Setty told presspersons on Wednesday.
Kukke Subramanya is on the bank of river Kumaradhara. There are quite a few guest houses at Kukke. The funds would be utilized for construction of more guest houses for providing accommodation for visiting pilgrims from the other parts of the country and abroad, he said.
Kukke Subramanya was in the news last year when cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Robin Utthappa and film celebrities such as Shilpa Shetty and the Kapoor family visited the temple.
BANGALORE: The State Government has prepared a Rs. 80 crore Master Plan for renovation of the Kukke Subramanya temple located in rural village called Subramanya in the Western Ghats of the State, about 105 km from the coastal town Mangalore.
The temple is one of the famous pilgrimage sites in the state. A sum of Rs. 80 crore of the temple funds would be utilized for renovation work of the temple, construction of guesthouse, commercial complex, booking counter, bus-stand and other facilities. The work would be launched soon and would be completed in a year, Minister for Muzrai S. N. Krishnaiah Setty told presspersons on Wednesday.
Kukke Subramanya is on the bank of river Kumaradhara. There are quite a few guest houses at Kukke. The funds would be utilized for construction of more guest houses for providing accommodation for visiting pilgrims from the other parts of the country and abroad, he said.
Kukke Subramanya was in the news last year when cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Robin Utthappa and film celebrities such as Shilpa Shetty and the Kapoor family visited the temple.
Naga Dosha- Dreamgirl Hema Malini to Kukke Subramanya Temple
Subramanya April 3: Little-known until last year, Sri Kukke Subramanya Temple had hit the news headlines when the sporting icon Sachin Tendulkar who was struggling to return to form, visited here in May 2006. Situated in Subramanya around 44 KiloMeters from Sullia, "Sarpa Dosha Nivaraka" Lord Subramanya has attracted all, be it liquor baron Vijay Mallya to the famed Raj Kapoor family, from Union ministers to chief ministers, all have visited this temple.
Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and his family's visit was followed by many more cine stars from Bollywood and from south as well, the recent addition to the list of visitors being Dream Girl of Bollywood Hema Malini. Hema Malini arrived today 3rd April 2007 noon, along with her two daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol and her close relative RK Chakraborthy.
Due to the pathetic conditions of the roads here, the star family had to arrive here from Mangalore via Puttur and Sullia. When asked about her visit to this temple town, Hema Malini said "I have heard a lot about this temple and always wanted to visit here. This time I am visiting to perform rituals for propitiating the serpent deity to overcome Naga Dosha."
Hema malini along with her daughters were welcomed by Administrative member of the temple, TV Bhat along with Administrative officer Ningayya and public relations officer Venkat Raj.
When asked about her role in the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh, she said "The people of UP need a change in the state administration. BJP is very confident of coming to power. I have already campaigned in 10 constituencies including Agra and Kanpur and I am confident that BJP will come to power"
The actress and her family also had lunch at the temple and later offered 'Ashlesha bali' and 'Naga Pratishte' before leaving for Mangalore in the evening.
When asked about her role in the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh, she said "The people of UP need a change in the state administration. BJP is very confident of coming to power. I have already campaigned in 10 constituencies including Agra and Kanpur and I am confident that BJP will come to power"
The actress and her family also had lunch at the temple and later offered 'Ashlesha bali' and 'Naga Pratishte' before leaving for Mangalore in the evening.
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