Sanathkumara Samhite in Sri Skanda Purana (a portion of it is called Sahyadri Khanda which dscribes pilgrimage places) informs that Subrahmanya Kshetra is on bank of Dhara. Sri Shanmukha Swamy after vanquishing Tarakasura and other Asuras washed his weapons of destruction in this thirtha and hence the name Kumaradhara is derived from this episode.Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala, the land of righteousness and piety, is one of south India’s most renowned religious landmarks with a history as old as 800 years. Manjunatheshwara, the chief deity of the spiritual abode, has taken the form of a shivalinga and made immaculate, the temple town of Dharmasthala since and forever. Lord Manjunatheshwara, is being worshipped in a very unusual yet exceptionally inordinate manner in Shree kshetra dharmasthala, as this Shaiva temple is beseeched by Vaishnava priests and administered by Jain descendants.
DAY 1: PICKUP FROM MANGALORE: Hotel / Railway Station /Airport / Bus Station and proceed to Subramanya & Dharmasthala Sightseeing places including:
SUBRAMANYA TEMPLE: Kukke Subrahmanya is the abode of nagas. Here pooja is offered to lord Subrahmanya merged with serpent king Vasuki. Hence, believed to be the ultimate solace for salvation from any sort of naga doshas. Thousands of devotees come here from far and wide to offer Sarpa Samskara, Nagaprathishta, Ashlesha Bali & other rituals.
DHARMASTHALA TEMPLE: Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala, the Holy Land, is renowned Hindu religious center with 700 years of history. Here diety is Lord Shiva (Supreme) worshipped as Lord Manjunatheshwara and His Holiness Parama poojya, Padmashri Shree shree Dr Veerendra Heggade is Dharmadhikari of Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala.Free mass marriages which were started in 1972 have gained popularity. Every year hundreds of couples are getting married (Saamoohika Vivaha mahotsava) here.
Drop at Mangalore Hotel / Railway Station / Ariport / Bus Station. End of a One Day Mangalore To Subramanya & Dharmasthala Tour…
[One Day Tour Car Rental Tariffs]
| Sl.No. | Cab Type | Per Day Non Ac | Per Day A/c | Add Km | Add Hrs | Parking Extra |
| 1 | Indica | Rs 2,250/- | Rs 2,500/- | Rs 08/- | Rs 150/- | Yes |
| 2 | Toyota Etios | Rs 2,750/- | Rs 3,000/- | Rs 11/- | Rs 200/- | Yes |
| 3 | Tavera | Rs 3,000/- | Rs 3,250/- | Rs 12/- | Rs 250/- | Yes |
| 4 | Innova | Rs 3,750/- | Rs 4,000/- | Rs 14/- | Rs 300/- | Yes |
| 5 | Tempo Traveller 12 + 1 Seater | Rs 5,200/- | Rs 5,800/- | Rs 18/- | Rs 400/- | Yes |
| 6 | Mini Bus 20 + 1 seater | Rs 7,700/- | Rs 8,300/- | Rs 26/- | Rs 500/- | Yes |
Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the One Day Mangalore To Kukke Subramanya & Dharmasthala tour package. This One day Mangalore tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Mangalore and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.