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> *THE TRADITIONS OF THE NAGARAJA TEMPLES IN KERALA-**FORWARD* > > A sacred space for snakes in Kerala where ancient rituals are performed to > seek blessings > > *BY Andrea Hooper ,Last Updated on March 28th, 2025* > > Kerala is called God’s Own Country as it is believed to be the perfect > place for the Gods to dwell. The people of Kerala are religious and > celebrate snake gods with revered passion. *The Nagaraja temples in > Kerala preserve the ancient rituals and promise protection for the > worshipping families*. > > *Legend says that Parashurama (creator of Kerala) established 108 Naga > temples across Kerala* and prompted the people to worship the snakes > instead of killing them. Scientifically, these snake zones stabilise the > ecosystem, conserving soil and water. Pay a visit to these temples in > Kerala for an exciting holiday. > > Table of Contents > > Top 14 Nagaraja Temples In Kerala > > Explore Kerala’s folklore and mythology through the numerous Nagaraja > temples in Kerala. Here are some of the important temples where myths and > traditions collide: > > > > 1. Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple > > One of the biggest and popular Nagaraja Temples in Kerala is the > Mannarashala temple > > Rites are presided over by a priestess in the Mannarasala Nagaraja temple. > *Spreading > across 16 acres of dense forest grove,* this is the largest snake temple > in Kerala. The temple has a rich history dating back to 3,000 years. The > main idols worshipped in the temple are Nagaraja and Sarpayakshini, with > about 30,000 images of snake gods in this temple. During the months of > September to October, tourists flock here for the Ayilyam festival. The > festival celebrates the culture with offerings such as Noorum Palum and > Guruthi. > > Location: Alappuzha District > > How To Reach: From Alappuzha, take a taxi to the temple- Near Haripad. > > Timings: 5 AM – 12 PM and 5 PM – 7:30 PM > > > > 2. Karippal Nagam, Kannur > > The forest surrounding Karippal Nagam, Kannur are known for their healing > properties > > The unique rituals of the serpent gods attract tourists to the Karippal > Nagam temple, maintained by the Karippal family. Two theyyam forms are > popular in this temple – Nagarajavu and Nagakanni. People believe that > seeking blessings from this temple will protect them from snake-related > fears. The Ayilyam festival is a popular event falling on the Ayilyam > star in the Dhanu month in the Malayalam calendar. Special bus services > are available from Thaliparamba and Payyannur to this temple during > festival seasons. > > Location: Kannur > > Timings: 5 AM – 12 PM and 5 PM – 8 PM > > 3. Nagampoozhi Mana > > Nagarajav Shrine is dedicated to the snake gods in Nagampoozhi Mana in > Kerala > > Nagaraja and Nagayakshi are the main deities of Nagampoozhi Mana. *The > oil from the lamp lit in the Mana is said to have healing properties for > various skin ailments*. The rare trees and shrubs in the surrounding > groves are popular among locals for their medicinal properties. The > hallowed groves offer peace and tranquillity to the worshippers. *It is > situated between Vaikom Manadeva temple and Udayanapuram Subrahmanya Swami > temple*. Similar to the Mannarshala temple, important pujas of the shrine > are conducted by women. > > Location: Kottayam > > How To Reach: Reach Vaikom from Kottayam by road > > Timings: 5 AM – 12 PM and 5 PM – 8 PM > > *My note- Women are performing pooja in this temple is a new information > to me.* > > 4. Nagamkulangara > > Nagamkulangara temple pond is a popular tourist hotspot in Nagamkulangara, > Kerala > > Believed to have been built 1500 years ago, Nagamkulangara temple has two > primary deities – God Shiva and Nagayakshi. Like other snake temples, > Nagamkulangara temple has a sacred serpent grove called Sarpakavu. Pilgrims > visit this holy place to offer prayers to deities like Ganesh, Sree Sastha, > and Bhramarakshus. The three forests surrounding these temples house > several species of snakes. The eight-day Aarattu festival during the > month of Malayalam of Makaram is an essential highlight of this temple. > > Location: Alappuzha District. Nagamkulangara Temple is located in Vayalar, > near the NH 66 highway. It is an ancient Hindu temple. Vayalar in the > Alleppy-Vaikam route > > Timings: 5 AM – 12 PM and 5 PM – 8 PM > > 5. Pambummekkattu Mana > > Pambummekkattu Mana is one of the famous temples in Kerala known for its > ancient rituals > > *Pambummekkattu Mana is not a place of worship open to the general public*. > Instead, it is a serpent shrine within Nambudiri Illam (house). However, > visitors can offer oil for the Kedavilakku (undying lamp). Only family > members can enter the eastern block. Devotees are allowed to enter the > temple on the Ayilyam day, the 10th day of the Medam Malayalam month, the > first day of all Malayalam months (except Karkidakam and Mithunam), the > last day of Karidakam, and between Thiruvonam and Bharani days in Malayalam > month Meenam. The local belief is that Mekkattu family holds the infamous > Nagamani, which was given to them by the Naga king, Vasuki. > > Location: Thrissur District > > Timings: 5 AM – 12 PM and 5 PM – 8 PM > > 6. Vetticode Aadimoolam Sree Nagarajan Temple > > Vetticode Aadimoolam Sree Nagarajan Temple is one of the oldest Nagaraja > temples in Kerala > > Lord Parasurama sanctified the Vetticode temple, which is called the > Aadhimoolam temple, as it is believed to be the first temple for the > serpent gods. Spread across 6 acres of land, the lush green surroundings > has a Sarpakkavu. The principal deities of this temple are Nagaraja and > Nagayakshi. Apart from snakes, visitors often encounter some rare species > of birds here. The Meppali Illam family has managed the temple since > ancient days. The Pooyam Thozal, Ayilya Maholsavam, and Shivaratri are some > of the holy festivals that attract hundreds of devotees every year. > > Location: Alappuzha district. 18 KMs from Adoor (in the MC Road). > > Timings: 6 AM – 11:30 AM and 5 PM – 7:30 PM > > 7. Pathira Kunnath Mana > > Pathira Kunnath Mana is considered one of the popular Nagaraja temples in > Kerala. > > Technically, Mana in Malayalam refers to a Kerala nampoothiri Brahmin > household. The Pathira Kunnathu Brahmin family manages this temple, which > can be visited at any time of the year. Special pooja and rituals are > performed during the Vrishchikam (November to mid-December) Malayalam > month. The temple’s main deity is Nagaraja, residing inside the Mana. > There are also serpent groves across the land. It is believed that the > illathamma > (women of the house) delivered a baby serpent when she gave birth to a baby > after praying at Vadakunathan temple. The baby serpent vanished after > some time. The temple is now located at the baby serpent’s birthplace, a > popular location for pilgrims. > > Location: Shoranur > > How To Reach: Take a taxi from Cherpulassery > > Timings: 6 AM – 12 PM and 4 PM – 6 PM > > 8. Kumaranalloor Nagaraja Temple > > Worship the stone snakes at the Kumaranalloor Nagaraja Temple in Kerala > for blessings > > The Kumaranalloor Nagaraja temple is near Devi Kumaranalloor temple. The > main deities here are Nagaraja and Nagayakshi. Like the other snake > temples, the Ayilyam festival is a popular spot for travellers. In the > beginning, poojas at this temple were held only one day per year on the > Ayilyam festival. > > Monthly Ayilyam pooja now conducted with special importance for the > Malayalam months Kanni and Thulam. During the Thulam month, a big > procession in the evening of Punartham Nakshatram attracts devotees from > all parts of Kerala. > > Location: Kottayam. Very near to Kottayam. > > Timings: 5 AM – 12 PM and 5 PM – 8 PM > > 9. Pullikkal Nagayakshi Kavu Vishwanagayakshi Temple > > Pullikkal Nagayakshi Kavu Vishwanagayakshi Temple is one of the top Kerala > Nagaraja temples > > Pullikkal snake temple is one of a kind, as Nagaraja Swamy and consorts > Vishwanagayakshi and Sarpayakshi reside within a single sanctum. Here, > the Vishwanagayakshi is a self-manifested embodiment of the snake god. The > temple has a local lore for blessing the visiting couples with children. > At Pullikkal, special poojas help eliminate all types of naga doshas. > Pilgrims also achieve panacea by worshipping the snake gods to help them > get rid of skin diseases. > > Location: Palakkad > > Timings: 5 AM – 10:30 AM and 5 PM – 7:30 PM > > 10. Pallipuram Sree Nagaraja Temple > > Visit Pallipuram Sree Nagaraja which is considered one of the best > Nagaraja temples in Kerala > > Pilgrims often visit Pallipuram Sree Nagaraja Temple because the temple is > popular for blessing their prayers and offerings. The Nagaraja and > Nagayakshi are the principal deities of the temple. Frequent visits to > this temple *can cure different ailments*. Generally, the snake gods are > outside the temple in a corner. However, in Pallipuram, you can see the > main idols inside the sanctum sanctuary. Charadu Pooja is an essential > ceremony in this temple, attracting pilgrims in hordes. > > Location: Near Trivandrum > > Timings: 6:30 AM – 11 AM > > 11. Ananthankadu Sree Nagaraja Temple Trust > > A picture of a Nagaraja idol decorated with garlands and tilak, at a > temple in Kerala > > Ananthankadu Sree Nagaraja Temple, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, > is a revered shrine dedicated to Nagaraja, the serpent king, and holds a > special place among the snake temples of Kerala. Situated near the iconic > Padmanabhaswamy Temple, (western side of the temple)this sacred site is > surrounded by lush greenery, creating a tranquil ambience for devotees. The > temple is steeped in legends, with its origins linked to the dense forest > that once covered the area, believed to be the abode of serpent deities. > Known for its spiritual significance and serene surroundings, Ananthankadu > Sree Nagaraja Temple is a must-visit destination for those exploring > Kerala’s unique snake worship traditions. > > Location: Thiruvananthapuram > > Timings: 5 AM – 12:30 PM and 5 PM – 8 PM > > My note- The temple is comparatively small in size > > 12. Memunda Madam Naga Temple > > Memunda Madam Naga Temple, located in Vadakara, Calicut District, Kerala, > is a revered shrine dedicated to serpent deities, particularly Naga Raja > and Naga Yakshi. Believed to have been established around 2,500 years ago, > the temple is steeped in history and legend, with its origins attributed to > the consecration by Parasurama. *The sanctum features unique > architecture, including a stone-paved well where the deities are enshrined.* > Surrounded by lush greenery, this famous Nagaraja temple in Kerala is a > serene destination for devotees seeking spiritual solace. It remains a > significant cultural and spiritual landmark. > > Location: Memunda near Vadakara > > Timings: 6 AM – 11 AM and 5 PM – 7 PM > > 13. Sree Peralassery Temple > > Sree Peralassery Temple is a famous snake temple in Kerala dedicated to > Lord Subramanya, depicted in serpent form. Steeped in mythology, the > temple is believed to have origins in the Treta Yuga, with connections to > Lord Rama’s journey to Lanka. The temple is famous for its unique rituals, > including the offering of hen’s eggs to the serpent deities, symbolising > harmony with nature. *Its architectural marvels include a stunning > stepwell with countless steps leading into the sacred pond,* adding to > its spiritual allure. For those exploring Kerala’s snake worship > traditions, Sree Peralassery Temple is a must-visit destination. > > Location: Peralasseri-15 KMs from Kannur > > Timings: 4 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM – 8 PM > > 14. Nagathankavu Sree Nagaraja Vaasuki Temple > > Nagathankavu Sree Nagaraja Vaasuki Temple is a sacred snake temple in > Kerala dedicated to *Nagaraja Vaasuki, a revered serpent deity in Hindu > mythology.* Surrounded by lush greenery, the temple exudes a tranquil > ambience, making it a serene retreat for devotees and visitors alike. Known > for its unique rituals and spiritual significance, *the temple attracts > those seeking blessings for prosperity, health, and harmony*. With its > rich cultural heritage and peaceful surroundings, Nagathankavu Sree > Nagaraja Vaasuki Temple is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring > Kerala’s tradition of snake worship. > > Location: Parappur 27 KM from Malappuram. > > Timings: 5:30 AM – 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM – 7 PM > > Nagaraja temples in Kerala hold significant cultural, historical, and > spiritual importance. Devotees visit these temples to seek blessings, > protection, and prosperity. The rituals performed in these temples are > unique and deeply rooted in ancient traditions. The nearby snake groves > offer excellent nature walks. Discover the story of each of these temples > that simply add to the rich tapestry of Kerala’s heritage. > > My note- Small additions about locations are made. > > Forwarded by R. 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