- Temple opens; Suprabhata and early morning sevas begin (approx)Approx 5:00 AM
- Ashlesha Bali on Ashlesha nakshatra days; Sarpa Samskara for pre-booked devoteesMorning
- Maha Pooja (main midday worship), after which the sanctum closes for the afternoonApprox 1:00 PM
- Temple reopens for evening darshan and sevasApprox 3:00-4:00 PM
- Ratri (night) Pooja before the temple closesApprox 7:45-8:00 PM
The puja rhythm here is built around serpent worship, not a generic aarti loop. After the pre-dawn Suprabhata and morning abhishekas, the day's marquee rites are the Ashlesha Bali and Sarpa Samskara. Ashlesha Bali is offered only on Ashlesha nakshatra days and is the go-to remedy for those seeking protection from serpent-related afflictions; Sarpa Samskara, the deeper Sarpa Dosha Parihara, is performed on specific temple-appointed dates for devotees who have booked ahead, and is the single ritual that defines Kukke's reputation across South India.
The fixed daily anchor is the Maha Pooja around 1:00 PM, which closes the morning session, and the Ratri Pooja around 7:45 to 8:00 PM, which closes the day. Because the key sevas are tied to the nakshatra and to booking dates rather than to a daily clock, pilgrims should plan the visit around the panchanga and the temple's seva calendar rather than assuming a ritual will simply be running when they turn up. All puja times quoted here are approximate.
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