Deity
Nagaraja (Serpent Deity)
Main deity
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Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple
Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple in Haripad, Alappuzha district, Kerala, is a renowned Naga (serpent) shrine. It is widely associated with fertility-related prayers and long-standing naga worship traditions, drawing devotees seeking blessings of Nagaraja in a distinctly Kerala temple setting.
Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple
Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple
Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple
Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple
Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Major Naga worship shrine
Known for fertility prayers
Architecture
Kerala style
Traditional temple form
Location
Haripad, Alappuzha, Kerala
South India
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- Ancient
- Founder
- Parasurama / Mannarasala Illam
- According to Kerala legend, Sage Parasurama established the serpent grove shrine to appease snake gods after burning forests to create land. The temple is historically administered by the Illam family, where the chief priestess is an elder married woman known as 'Mannarasala Amma'.
Significance
- Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is an internationally famous serpent worship shrine situated in a 16-acre natural forest grove containing over 30,000 serpent stone images. Uniquely, rituals and worship in the inner sanctum are officiated by the senior priestess (Mannarasala Amma). Childless couples visit to perform 'Uruli Kamzhthal' (placing brass vessels upside down) to seek blessings for children.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Confirm timings locally
Timings are marked approximate (05:00–19:30). Recheck on arrival or via local notice boards before planning rituals or return travel.
Plan an early visit
Arriving closer to morning opening can help you avoid peak crowding and complete darshan comfortably.
Dress and conduct
Wear modest, temple-appropriate clothing and follow queue and sanctum-entry instructions as per Kerala temple customs.
Allow time for worship
If you are coming for naga worship-related prayers, keep extra time for any temple procedures and waiting.
Carry essentials
Bring drinking water and basic necessities for travel within Haripad/Alappuzha, especially if you are visiting during warm or humid weather.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Morning timings
05:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Evening timings
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
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Nagaraja-related annual festival
Temple record indicates a prominent Nagaraja (serpent deity) worship tradition; specific festival details are not provided in the source record.
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Naga worship observance
A general naga worship observance is associated with the temple’s tradition; exact dates and format are not specified in the source record.
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Temple special puja day
Special puja days may be observed as part of regular worship; the source record does not list named festivals or calendar months.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple Haripad | Kerala Naga Temple Overview
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