Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple (Malayalam: മണണാറശ്ശാല ശ്രീ നാഗരാജാക്ഷേത്രം) is a very ancient and internationally known centre of pilgrimage for the devotees of serpent gods (Nagaraja). 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. Women seeking fertility come to worship here, and upon the birth of their child come to hold thanksgiving ceremonies here, often bringing new snake images as offerings.A special turmeric paste which is available at the temple is credited with curative powers. Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple Entrance The beliefs and rituals associated with the Mannarasala temple are different from most other temples, and this is one rare temples where the puja pattern is headed by a Brahmin lady. You can learn more about the history and tradition of this temple from temple website . Valia Amma of today is Uma Devi Antharjanam, and she was consecrated as the Valia Amma on...