Made snana', result of tragic misunderstanding

Abstract

Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is one of most spectacular temples of Karnataka. Located in the Dakshina Kannada district, the temple is dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya where he is worshipped as the Lord of all serpents. Legend has it that the divine serpent asuki sought the protection of Lord Subramanya when threatened by Garuda. Important rituals connected with ‘sarpa dosha’ or ‘naga dosha’ are performed in this temple. People belonging to all faiths and creeds perform these rituals and secure relief from their burdens. Recent events concerning a particular ritual where devotees circumambulate the temple over the leftovers of food consumed by Brahmins began to receive negative publicity in the media.

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