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Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is an ancient pilgrimage center located Haripad in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. The temple is dedicated to the serpent god, Nagaraja, who is considered to be a form of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. It is the largest such temple in Kerala, with over 100,000 images of snakes among the trees and along the paths. According to legend, the temple was blessed and envisaged by Lord Parasurama, the creator of Kerala.
The temple is managed and monitored by a committee comprising senior members of the Mannarasala Illom, who uphold the age-old rituals and customs with utmost devotion and unflinching commitment. Couples seeking fertility often come to the Mannarasala Temple to worship, and upon the birth of their child, they hold thanksgiving ceremonies here, often bringing new snake images as offerings. The temple is also a popular destination for devotees of serpent gods from all over the world, who come to seek blessings and offer their prayers.
To visit the Mannarasala Temple, visitors can take a train to Haripad Railway Station, which is located just 3 minutes away from the temple. The temple is also easily accessible by road, located 3 kilometers southeast of the bus station in N.H.47 at Haripad. The closest airport to the temple is Cochin International Airport which is located 113 kilometers away.
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Location of Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
The Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is located 3 kilometers southeast of the bus station in N.H.47 at Haripad.
Best Time to Visit Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
One can visit the temple any day throughout the year, the temple timings are 5:30 AM - 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Things to Do at Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
Religious and spiritual activities and prayers, Naga poojas and offerings, Exploring the architectural beauty of the temple and the surroundings, etc.
How to Reach Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
To visit the Mannarasala Temple, visitors can take a train to Haripad Railway Station, which is located just 3 minutes away from the temple. The temple is also easily accessible by road, located 3 kilometers southeast of the bus station in N.H.47 at Haripad. The closest airport to the temple is Cochin International Airport which is located 113 kilometers away.
