Complete Guide to Kuja Dosha Parihara Pooja at Kukke Subramanya Temple

Discover how to perform the Kuja Dosha Parihara Pooja at the Kukke Subramanya Temple — timings, steps, benefits, and booking tips for this powerful dosha remedy.

Brief Summary

• What is Kuja Dosha and its effects
• Why perform the Parihara Pooja at the Kukke Subramanya Temple
• Pooja – procedure, timing and requirements
• Booking process & cost guidance
• What to expect / benefits & after-pooja practices
• Key tips and FAQs for devotees

The concept of Kuja Dosha (also referred to as Manglik Dosha) holds a significant place in Vedic astrology. It arises when the planet Mars (Kuja / Mangala) is placed in certain houses — notably the 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th from the Moon or from Venus. This positioning is believed to lead to marital delays, relationship instability, health or career obstacles.

When the dosha is confirmed, a key remedy is the Kuja Dosha Parihara Pooja, and one of the most recommended places to perform the pooja is the Kukke Subramanya Temple in Karnataka.

Why choose the Kukke Subramanya Temple

The Kukke Subramanya Temple, located on the banks of the Kumaradhara River in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, is dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya (Kartikeya) as the lord of serpents.
This temple is especially renowned for performing remedial rituals like Sarpa Dosha, Nagaprathishta, Ashlesha Bali and Kuja Dosha Parihara.
Key reasons why this temple is preferred:

• Strong traditional lineage of serpent-lord worship (serpent gods)
• Established poojas for dosha nivarana (remedy)
• Well-documented for Kuja and Sarpa dosha pariharams

What exactly is Kuja Dosha Parihara Pooja

The pooja aims to reduce or neutralise the malefic effects attributable to Mars’s unfavourable placement. As one source summarises:

“Kuja dosha or Manglik dosha … should be performed if the boy or girl is Manglik.”
At Kukke, this is often done in combination with other remedial rituals (such as Sarpa Shanti, Ashlesha Bali), since many believe that snake-curse (Nagadosha) and planetary dosha intertwine.

The Pooja generally involves:

• Sankalpa (devotional resolution)
• Kalasha sthapana (pot consecration)
• Mantra japa / homa (fire ritual) specific to Mars & Nagas
• Offering of prasad and receiving blessings

Procedure, Timing & Requirements

From various sources:

• At Kukke, the Ashlesha Bali and Sarpa Samskara poojas are held on Ashlesha nakshatra days.
• For Kuja Dosha Parihara, similar timing considerations apply — prior booking recommended.
• The temple daily schedule shows:

  • Temple opens ~ 6:30 AM and closes ~ 1:30 PM; reopens ~ 3:30 PM-9:00 PM.

• Dress code & instructions: Often new clothes, vegetarian diet, avoiding certain foods like onion/garlic on pooja day.

Steps for devotees:

1. Confirm horoscope shows Kuja/Manglik Dosha — preferably consult an astrologer.
2. Choose date & time slot at the temple; if possible choose Ashlesha nakshatra day (especially for serpent-dosha related rituals).
3. Reach the temple early (often by dawn) and complete Sankalpa.
4. Participate in the pooja/homa sequence with priest guidance.
5. Receive prasad and instructions post-pooja.
6. After returning home, follow disciplined conduct as advised (e.g., dietary restrictions).

Cost, Booking & What to Expect

• Online booking for the temple’s remedial poojas is available.
• Cost varies: e.g., some listing show Ashlesha Bali ticket at ~ ₹400 for regular devotees, other full-ritual packages much higher.
• For Kuja Dosha Parihara, cost may depend on duration, whether coupled with other rituals, etc. Another portal quotes starting ~ ₹8,000 for similar homam.
• Booking tip: Book well in advance, especially for popular nakshatra days; obtain a ticket or reservation slip.

Benefits & After-Pooja Conduct

Suggested benefits:

• Removal or mitigation of effects attributed to Kuja Dosha (marriage delays, compatibility issues).
• Improvement in general life-hurdles, career, family relations (in belief systems).

After-pooja conduct:

• Follow any dietary restrictions or purity practices given by the priest (e.g., fasting, avoiding non-veg/onion/garlic).
• Maintain devotional discipline, possibly continue mantra japa or meditation.
• If the pooja included specific instructions (e.g., banana tree marriage for Manglik), follow them.

Key Tips & FAQ

Tip-list:

• Choose a date aligning with your horoscope and the temple’s auspicious days.
• Arrive early; follow temple schedule and dress appropriately.
• Clarify what is included in the package (priest, pooja materials, prasad).
• Respect the local customs and sequence of rituals; avoid asking for shortcuts.
• Stay sober and maintain samādhān (mental calm) before and after the rite.

FAQ:

• Do I definitely have Kuja Dosha? → Consult a qualified astrologer who can check Mars’s placement.
• Is online booking mandatory? → For major remedial poojas at Kukke, advance booking is highly recommended.
• Will the pooja guarantee results? → In faith-based practice, outcomes vary; the rite is a remedy, not an assured cure.
• Can I perform only the Kuja Dosha Pooja without staying overnight? → Some remedial rituals may require longer stay (especially Sarpa Samskara).

Key Takeaways

• The Kuja Dosha Parihara Pooja at Kukke Subramanya is a recognised remedial ritual for Mars / Manglik-related doshas.
• It must be done with sincerity, proper preparation, and adherence to temple guidelines.
• Advance booking, selecting an auspicious date and following the after-pooja conduct enhance the potential benefits.
• While the ritual holds spiritual value, always complement it with personal clarity, responsible planning (especially for marriage or life decisions), and holistic well-being.

Author: Vijaya Durga Pemmasani

References & Helpful Links:

• “Kuja Dosha Nivarana Homam” – Puja Services. [Online portal] pujaservices.com+1
• “Kukke Subramanya Temple: Timings, Pooja Details…” – Holidify. Holidify
• “Kukke Subramanya Ashlesha Bali Pooja Cost, Vidhi & Benefit” – 99 Pandit Blog. 99Pandit
• “Temple for marriage delay Pooja cost Booking” – Gotirupati. Our Sanskriti & Gyan
• “Kukke Subrahmanya Temple” – Wikipedia. Wikipedia

Related Articles:

• [Kadali Vivaha / Kumbh Vivaha as remedial for Manglik – article link]
• [Sarpa Dosha / Ashlesha Bali at Kukke – detailed guide]
• [Horoscope basics: Understanding Kuja/Manglik Dosha]