Mannarasala Ayilyam: Kerala’s Most Revered Serpent Festival: 2nd November 2026

Nestled within a dense, sacred forest grove in Haripad, Alappuzha district, lies the world-renowned Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple. Dedicated to the Serpent King (Nagaraja), this ancient shrine is the epicenter of serpent worship in Kerala. Among its various annual observances, the Mannarasala Ayilyam festival stands out as the grandest and most spiritually charged celebration.