Lapped in the luxurious abundance of the beauty of the nature the village of Subramanya lies in the Sullia Taluk in South Canara with a sancity which very few places can boast of. The temple is situated in the heart of the village. It is about a 100 KM from Mangalore and can be easily reached by buses or taxis.

History

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Sri Kshetra is on the river bank of Kumaradhara. Kumaraswamy killed Tarakasura and other Asuras in the battle to Kumaraparvatha with his from this sibling Ganapathi. Devendra had decided to give away his daughter Devasena to him on “Margashira Shudda Shasti”. Accordingly the marriage took place on the banks of Kumaradhara Thirtha. Gods like Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra and many other deities assembled for the marriage and coronation ceremony of Shanmukha for which waters of several holy rivers were brought. With these waters of Mahabhisheka fell down to form a river which was later known by the popular name Kumaradhara Bestowing his grace on “Sarpa Raja” Vasuki, who was doing Thapasya at that time. Kumaraswamy assured to dwell along with Devasena in him. Since then, it is behind that Lord Shanmukha (Skanda) in his spiritual presence is residing with Vasuki in the shrine.