Poojas and Offerings of Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple in Haripad,Alappuzha

Sarpabali
The most important pooja for pleasing Serpent Gods. Noorum Palum is offered to all Serpent Gods in addition to Sree Nagaraja and Sree Sarpayakshiamma. The pooja also includes Guruthi for Sree Nagachamundiamma and Sree Nagayakshiamma.
Noorum Palum
An important pooja conducted to relieve from various kinds of Sarpa Doshas, Rahu Dosha and Kala Sarpa Yoga.
Muzhukkappu
Adorning the deity with sandal paste.
Arakkappu
Adorning the deity partly with sandal paste.
Mukhakkappu
Adorning the deity’s with sandal paste.
Enna Abhishekam
Abhishekam with oil.
Ney Abhishekam
Abhishekam with ghee.
Karikku Abhishekam
Abhishekam with tender coconut water.
Palabhishekam
Abhishekam with milk.
Sarpasukta Archana
Pushpanjali with Sarpa Suktha mantra.
Ashtothara Shatham Archana
Pushpanjali with 108 holy names of the Lord.
Archana
Pushpanjali
Palum Pazhavum Nivedyam
Nivedyam with milk and Kadali fruit.
Malar Nivedyam
Nivedyam for pleasing the Lord.
Thrimadhuram
Nivedyam for pleasing the Lord.
Kadalippazham Nivedyam
Nivedyam with Kadali fruit. For pleasing the Lord. Considered good for ‘santhana labdhi’ (having children).
Kadalipazham Nivedyam
(Uruli kamazthu)
Related to Uruli Kamazhthu offering
Nilavara Payasam
An offering made to Lord Nagaraja (muthassan) residing at Nilavara.
Payasam
Payasam for pleasing the Lord.
Appam
Appam for pleasing the Lord.
Enna Vilakku
Lighting Deepam with oil for pleasing the Lord and fulfilling one’s wishes.
Ney Vilakku
Lighting Deepam with ghee for pleasing the Lord and fulfilling one’s wishes.
Uruli Kamizhthu
Offering done by childless couples to be blessed with children (for ‘Santhana labdhi’).
Uruli Nivarppu
The conclusion of Uruli Kamazhthu offering. An offering made by the parents for the wellbeing and long healthy life of their child.
Uruli Nadakkuveppu
Uruli (vessel) is offered along with a prayer for bringing prosperity and fulfilling one’s wish.
Annaprasam
The first time a new born is fed with rice (after it has been offered to Lord Sree Nagaraja and Sree Sarpayakshiamma)
Thulabharam
An offering is made to Lord Sree Nagaraja for fulfilling one’s wish, well-being, prosperity and long healthy life. It can be any commodity (usually banana, jaggery, milk etc.) which weighs more than one’s bodyweight as measured in the balance kept in front of Lord Sree Nagaraja.
Sarpa Prathima Nadakkuveppu
Offering for redemption from Sarpa Doshas.
Chuttuvilakku
Lighting of lamps all around the temple.

Ganapathi Homam
Special offering to Lord Ganapathi to overcome obstacles.
Vivaham
Marriage
Chatussatha Nivedyam
The foremost among all Nivedyam. It is also known as Maha Nivedyam. It is an offering for fulfilling one’s wishes and bringing prosperity.
Oru Divasathe Pooja
All the poojas of the day for removal of Sarpa Dosha, bringing prosperity and fulfilling one’s wishes.
Ashta Naga Pooja
An important pooja for Ashta Nagas (eight main Serpent Gods) starting with Anantha and Vasuki.
Palpayassa Homam
An important pooja conducted for seeking forgiveness for causing harm to Serpents.
Manjal Nirapara
An offering of filling a traditional vessel (para) with turmeric for fulfilling one’s wishes.

courtesy: mannarasala.org