What are the opening and closing times for Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple in Mannarasala, Alappuzha, Kerala, Kerala?

Opens at 4:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple office before you travel.

What are the darshan timings at Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple in Mannarasala, Alappuzha, Kerala, Kerala?

Published darshan windows on this page: morning: 4:00 AM – 11:00 AM, evening: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Queues and session lengths vary by day and season.

When does the first puja or darshan start at Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple?

Praat Aarti is listed at 4:30 AM on this page’s schedule. Timings can shift without notice; see the note at the top of this page.

Can I visit Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple on a Sunday afternoon?

Sundays follow the same published hours as other days unless the temple posts a special notification. Afternoon often falls between morning and evening darshan; this page lists evening darshan as 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Sundays are usually busier than weekdays—arrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.

Is there a dress code for visiting the temple?

Traditional Kerala attire preferred. Respectful clothing for serpent worship and fertility blessing environment.

Is prasada available at the temple?

Yes, prasada is available at the temple. Available items include: Naga Milk Prasad, Coconut Prasad, Uruli (Copper Vessel)

Is parking available at the temple?

Yes, parking facilities are available at the temple premises. However, during festival seasons and special occasions, parking may be limited, so it's advisable to arrive early or use public transportation.

Is the temple accessible for people with disabilities?

Serpent grove location with natural pathways. Moderate accessibility through the sacred grove.

What rituals are performed daily?

Serpent worship rituals, fertility blessing ceremonies, Naga Dosha relief practices, matriarchal priestess traditions

Last updated: 23 May 2026 · Editorial summary; verify with the temple before you travel.

🛕 Lord Nagaraja (Serpent God)

Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple Timings 2026

Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple in Mannarasala, Alappuzha, Kerala, Kerala. Opens at 4:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 4:00 AM – 11:00 AM, evening: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.

🕒 Opens 4:00 AM 🕘 Closes 8:00 PM 📍 Kerala Closed

⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

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Accommodation near Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple

Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Divine Snapshot

Quick temple overview

Primary Deity:

Lord Nagaraja (Serpent God)

Temple Category:

Naga Temple

Location:

Mannarasala, Alappuzha, Kerala

Full Address:

Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple, Mannarasala, Alappuzha District, Kerala 690504, India

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✈️ How to reach (airport, rail, bus, travel tips) lives on the main temple page so directions are not duplicated here.

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days

Session	Start time	End time	Typical status	Notes
🛕 Temple opening	4:00 AM	—	Open	General days
🙏 Morning darshan	4:00 AM	11:00 AM	Open	Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon	—	—	Closed	Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan	5:00 PM	8:00 PM	Open
🔒 Temple closing	—	8:00 PM	Closed

ℹ️ Haripad, Alappuzha, Kerala. Most important Naga (serpent deity) temple in South India. Over 30,000 snake idols in the sacred grove. Uniquely managed by a woman (Amma/Valiamma) from the hereditary family — a rare tradition in Hindu temples.
📅 Dense sacred serpent grove surrounds path to sanctum. Extended during Ayilyam festival.

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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule

Ritual / aarti	Time	Fee	Notes
Praat Aarti	4:30 AM	Free	Dawn worship of Lord Nagaraja.
Uchapuja	10:00 AM	Free	Midday puja.
Deeparadhana	6:30 PM	Free	Evening lamp ceremony in the serpent grove — eerie and sacred.

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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing

Darshan Type	Price	Wait Time	Booking
🆓 General Darshan Free for all. Dense serpent grove path is unique — thousands of stone snake idols line the walkway.	Free	10–30 min	Walk-in

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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings

Naga Pratishtha (Idol installation)

🕐 By appointment

₹5,000 – ₹50,000

Installation of new snake idol — couples with Sarpa Dosha come here for this ritual.

Uruli Kamizhthal (Vow fulfillment)

🕐 Morning

₹500 – ₹5,000

Copper vessel offering ceremony for fulfilled wishes — unique sacred tradition of this temple.

Archana

🕐 All day

₹51 – ₹201

Personal prayer to Lord Nagaraja.

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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations

September / October

Ayilyam Festival

Biggest Naga festival in Kerala. Over 1 lakh devotees in 2 days. Special Uruli Kamizhthal mass ceremony.

👥 Extremely High crowd 📅 2 days

Monthly (Ayilyam star day)

Monthly Ayilyam (Naga Chaturthi)

Monthly serpent worship — couples seek fertility blessings. Observed every month.

👥 High crowd 📅 1 day

July / August

Naga Panchami

Pan-India serpent worship day — very auspicious at Mannarasala.

👥 Very High crowd 📅 1 day

📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.

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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food

Naga Milk Prasad

Free

Milk offered to snake deities — returned as blessed prasad.

Coconut Prasad

₹10 – ₹20

Coconut broken and returned after blessing.

Uruli (Copper Vessel)

Vow-based

Families bring copper vessels — returned blessed after puja as token of fulfilled wish.

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