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High medieval · Hindu · India

Santhoor Subramanya Temple

Santhoor, near Padubidri, Udupi district, Karnataka · 13.1585°, 74.8378°

Subramanya (Kartikeya), lord of serpentsUndetermined
Sacred since
1000 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
dating unrecorded
Undetermined

History & significance

A coastal Karnataka shrine where Kartikeya is worshipped as Subramanya, lord of serpents. Its main draw is the Shashti Mahotsav, alongside Kiru Shashti and Nagara Panchami, which brings thousands of pilgrims to the village.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-28 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined