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Kukke- Sri Subramanya Sri Subramanya -(file picture) Kukke Subramanya temple is situated in a small town called Subramanya which is around 100 kms from Mangalore. As per legend serpent king Vasuki,known to be great devotee of Lord Shiva, was performing tapas for years in the Biladwara Caves of Kukke Subrahmanya to escape from the attack of Garuda. Heeding to Lord Shiva's request, Lord Shanmuga gave darshan to Vasuki and blessed him that he would stay with him in this place forever and thus protect him. Here Lord Shanmuga or Subrahmanya is worshipped as a snake. Kukke Sri Subramanya Temple Though the temple structures may look new, the history behind the temple is said to be more than 4000 years old. As per edicts and Grantham this temple was known as Kukke Pattana. Sri Adi Shankaracharya visited Subramanya and referred this place in hi