Mannarasala Temple

                    Alleppey offers this site, amongst other things. In Kerala, the Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, as its name indicates, is a temple that is dedicated to serpent worship. It is indeed a place of worship for the priest and followers of Nagaraja-Jayangan, the Serpent God in Hindu Mythology. The Mannarasala Temple is famed as the largest within the State of Kerala and is believed to be a very strong place of worship. Most snake temples are usually located deep inside forests, and Mannarasala is no exception. Located in the heart of the wooded hollow, it has not stopped devotees. The temple sees a lot of traffic daily; people who come to the temple ostensibly to worship. Some women come here to pray for a child, as all women want babies. Then, the baby is taken to the temple, where the felicitation ceremony for the powers of Nagaraja is performed after fulfilling the wish. Paintings of Snakes: There are some paintings inside the temple of snakes. It is one of the important pilgrimage places that visiting travelers come to see; besides that, it gives an idea about the diversity of the culture and traditions of Kerala.

Time: 5 am to 12 pm on all days except Sunday, when it is 1 pm. 5.30 am to 7.30 pm

Entry Fee: Free.