Sarpa Samskara Pooja is a prominent two-day ritual performed primarily at the Kukke Shree Subrahmanya Temple in Karnataka to rid individuals of Sarpa Dosha (serpent curse).
Key Details at a Glance
- Cost: ₹4,200 per devotee (subject to confirmation on the official KarNic Portal).
- Duration: Two consecutive days (Day 1: ~8:30 AM to 12:00 PM; Day 2: ~6:00 AM to 10:30 AM).
- Booking: Available online via the official temple portal or offline at temple counters depending on slot availability.
- Dress Code: Dhoti and upper cloth for men (shirts are removed during the ritual); saree or chudidar for women.
- Post-Pooja Rule: A strict vegetarian diet and pure lifestyle must be maintained for 12 days following the ritual.
- Restrictions: Pregnant women and women during menstruation are not eligible to participate. [1, 2]
Significance and Procedure
- Purpose: It is believed to neutralize the effects of harming a snake (knowingly or unknowingly) in this or a past life, which astrologers link to obstacles in life or childlessness.
- Ritual Steps: Devotees typically take a holy dip in the Kumaradhara River, visit the Adi Subrahmanya temple, and complete the Sankalpa before proceeding to the dedicated Sarpa Samskara Mantapa for the Homa offerings.
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