Mannarasala Nagaraja Mandir
Customs of Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple are uncommon where the rituals are performed under Brahmin women. Senior most Brahmin woman in the family will have the status of Mother. She ought to live as brahmacharini for retribution.
Parasuram’s ceremonies are sacred inside Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple, dedicated to serpent. Serpents are revered holy by Hindu & Kerala is a place of divine serpents. Serpent is portrayed in genealogical residences, in spots called Kaavu (serpent forest). It is situated close to Haripad, 32 km south of Alappuzha, around 14 km of kayamkulam.
Mannarasala Nagaraja Mandir is maintained under Brahmin family, by a priestess. Sarpa Yakshi & Naga Yakshi are consorts of Nagaraja. Many aficionados underline changes which were acquainted from life as a serpent divine. The main priestess of Mannarasala brought forth a five-headed snake, which lived in the hereditary house to protect the family. It is believed that Nagaraja is associated with Hari (Lord Vishnu) & soul of Siva.