Mannarasala temple at Harippad is the
seat of God of Serpents. Built in a grove, the temple is reputed for having
30,000 images of snake-gods and this is the largest of its kind in the state.
On the day of Ayilliam asterism in the Malayalam months of Kanni and Thulam
(September and October), all the serpent idols in the grove and the temple are
taken in procession to illam ( the house connected with the temple) where Nurum
Palum (rice flour and milk), Kuruthi (a red liquid made of turmeric and lime),
offerings are made.
On the day of Ayilliam asterism in the Malayalam months of Kanni and Thulam
(September and October), all the serpent idols in the grove and the temple are
taken in procession to illam ( the house connected with the temple) where Nurum
Palum (rice flour and milk), Kuruthi (a red liquid made of turmeric and lime),
offerings are made.
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