മണണാറശ്ശാല ശ്രീ നാഗരാജാക്ഷേത്രം(Mannarasala Temple)
The famous Nagaraja temple "Mannarasala" is nestled in a forest glade, like most snake temples. Is a very ancient and internationally known centre of pilgrimage for the devotees of serpent gods . The two main idols are Nagaraja or the serpent king and his consort, Sarpayakshini.The temple covers an area of 16 acres of dense green forest grove.The Mannarasala Temple has over 30,000 images of snakes along the paths and among the trees, and is the largest such temple in Kerala.
Mannarasala
The story on the evolution of Mannarasala as the supreme place of worship of the serpent gods is associated with Parasurama, the creator of Kerala.
Uruli Kamazhthal
The most popular offering of this temple is ‘Uruli Kamazhthal’, the placing of a bell metal vessel upside down in front of the deity, which is believed to restore fertility to childless couples.
A special turmeric paste which is available at the temple is credited with curative powers.
Ayilyam
The Ayilyam day in Tulam, Kanni and Kumbham months in the Malayalam calendar and the Mahasivarathri are celebrated here with great pomp. The Ayilyam in Kanni is the birthday of Nagaraja and that in Kumbham is the birthday of Anantha, the Muthassan of Nilavara .
Mannarasala Temple is located near Haripad, 32 km south of Alappuzha,14km from Kayamkulam,115 km from Cochin International Airport and 125 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, Kerala.
The famous Nagaraja temple "Mannarasala" is nestled in a forest glade, like most snake temples. Is a very ancient and internationally known centre of pilgrimage for the devotees of serpent gods . The two main idols are Nagaraja or the serpent king and his consort, Sarpayakshini.The temple covers an area of 16 acres of dense green forest grove.The Mannarasala Temple has over 30,000 images of snakes along the paths and among the trees, and is the largest such temple in Kerala.
Mannarasala
The story on the evolution of Mannarasala as the supreme place of worship of the serpent gods is associated with Parasurama, the creator of Kerala.
Uruli Kamazhthal
The most popular offering of this temple is ‘Uruli Kamazhthal’, the placing of a bell metal vessel upside down in front of the deity, which is believed to restore fertility to childless couples.
A special turmeric paste which is available at the temple is credited with curative powers.
Ayilyam
The Ayilyam day in Tulam, Kanni and Kumbham months in the Malayalam calendar and the Mahasivarathri are celebrated here with great pomp. The Ayilyam in Kanni is the birthday of Nagaraja and that in Kumbham is the birthday of Anantha, the Muthassan of Nilavara .
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| Ayilyam Ezhunnallathu |
Pulluvanpattu
On the eastern side of the temple, songs are recited to please the serpents. The magical, sweetness of the Pulluvan song accompanied by the sounds from the little Veenas and the special music of the Pulluva women playing on Kudam are a familiar sight at Mannarasala. Interestingly, this near extinct musical form is still being practiced in Kerala, thanks only to the patronage offered by Mannarasala and other few serpent worship temples in Kerala. Pulluva is a community of the Hindu religion, and they traditionally follow this musical form as their vocation. It is believed that the songs, recited by the Pulluva praising the Nagaraja and his consorts, the sound of the musical instrument Pulluva Veena ( an instrument of the violin family), and Kudam (an expertly covered earthen pot connected with strings, when hit by hand or metal piece produces exquisite and enchanting music), have the divine power to appease and attract divine serpents and earn their blessings. Now people with expertise in handling these musical instruments are very rare even among the Pulluva community.Mannarasala Temple is located near Haripad, 32 km south of Alappuzha,14km from Kayamkulam,115 km from Cochin International Airport and 125 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, Kerala.
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