Nestled in between hills, this pilgrim centre, 104 Kms. from Mangaluru is famous for the particular temple regarding Kukke Sri Subrahmanya. The particular epics narrate how the divine serpent Vasuki as well as other snakes had taken retreat under the almighty Subrahmanya, in the caves. In this place the almighty Subrahmanya is worshipped as being a snake, which is the particular god’s divine strength. A ritual programe Nagamandala is performed during the worship.