Nagaraja Mandir
Customs of Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple are uncommon where every ritual is performed under a Brahmin women. Senior most Brahmin woman in the family have a status of Mother. She ought to stay as a brahmacharini for retribution.
Parasuram’s ceremonies are really sacred here, dedicated to serpent, the temple is revered holy among Hindu community. Keralite have divine Kaavu. These are serpent forests in genealogical homes. It is situated near Haripad, 32 km south of Alappuzha, almost 14 km of kayamkulam.
Mannarasala Nagaraja Mandir is maintained under a 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.