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Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala, India
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is a very ancient and globally recognized pilgrimage center dedicated to the serpent gods (Nagaraja). Unlike most temples in Kerala, Mannarasala is unique because it is nestled within a dense forest grove, creating a mystical and serene atmosphere. The temple comple x is renowned for its astonishing number of snake idols ? over 100,000 images of snakes adorn the paths, trees, and shrines, making it the largest snake temple in Kerala. The history of the temple is deeply intertwined with the legend of Lord Parashurama, believed to be the creator of Kerala. It is said that Parashurama, to make the land habitable and free from poisonous snakes, undertook penance to please Nagaraja, who then manifested at Mannarasala. A unique aspect of this temple is that the pooja (worship) rituals are traditionally headed by a Brahmin lady, a rare practice in most Hindu temples. Many childless couples visit Mannarasala seeking blessings for fertility, and upon the birth of a child, they return to offer thanksgiving ceremonies, often presenting new snake images as offerings. The turmeric paste ('prasadam') given at the temple is believed to possess curative powers. The annual Mannarasala Aayilyam festival (in the Malayalam months of Kanni and Thulam, corresponding to September and October) is a significant event where all the serpentine idols are taken in a grand procession to the Brahmin illom (traditional house), and special offerings are made.
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