Mannarasala Ayilyam

Mannarasala Ayilyam is a major annual temple festival celebrated at Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple near Haripad in Alappuzha District. Dedicated to Nagaraja, the serpent deity, the festival attracts large numbers of devotees who participate in special poojas, traditional rituals, processions, and offerings. The celebration is especially known for the temple’s unique serpent-worship traditions and its sacred grove filled with thousands of serpent idols. Mannarasala Ayilyam is an important spiritual and cultural event that reflects Kerala’s ancient religious heritage and continues to draw visitors from across the state.