Q. With reference to the cultural and religious geography of Karnataka, consider the following statements regarding the Kukke Subrahmanya Temple:
1.It is located in the Dakshina Kannada district, situated at the foothills of Kumara Parvatha along the banks of the Kumaradhara River.
2.The temple serves as one of the country’s premier centers for Sarpa (serpent) worship, where Lord Subrahmanya is revered as the lord of serpents.
3.The temple complex is built in the North Indian Panchayatana architectural style, featuring flat-roofed stone structures.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is located in a dense forest pocket of the Western Ghats in coastal Karnataka, positioned beneath the Kumara Parvatha peak near the Kumaradhara River.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is an important center for serpent rituals (Nagaradhana). According to legend, Lord Subrahmanya offered refuge to the divine serpent Vasuki here, making it a prominent spot for Sarpa Samskara
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The temple does not feature a flat-roofed North Indian Panchayatana style. It is designed in the traditional Dravidian architectural style, characterized by intricate columns, tall gateways (gopurams), and pillared courtyard corridors.
