Why people go here
A serpent-worship temple whose official offerings include Sarpa Dosha Nivarana rites, Sarpabali for a family afflicted by sarpa dosha, and an Ashta Naga Pooja for Kala Sarpa Yoga.
The deity and the place
- Presiding deity
- Nagaraja, the serpent king
- Location
- Mannarasala, Haripad, Kerala
Poojas traditionally offered
- Sarpa Dosha Nivarana, Sarpabali and Ashta Naga Pooja - Listed on the temple's own offerings page; the Ashta Naga Pooja is offered for Kala Sarpa Yoga.
Related pooja: Kaal-sarp-shanti
Traditional days
Rites for Sarpa (naga) dosha are traditionally done on Naga Panchami.
Next good days
- Fri, 6 Aug 2027
From the panchang for New Delhi; the day can differ by one elsewhere in India.
Other options across India
Listed across regions so you can choose one within reach - there is no single right place.
For Sarpa (naga) dosha
For Kaal Sarp dosha
Before you go
- Timings, dress rules and any bookings are set by the temple - check its official page before you go.
- Photography rules differ from temple to temple; follow the signs and the staff inside.
Official website
Timings, dress rules, bookings and any fees are set by the temple and change - its official site has the current details.
Common questions
- What is Mannarasala visited for?
- Traditionally visited for Sarpa (naga) dosha and Kaal Sarp dosha.
- Which pooja is done at Mannarasala?
- The sources name Sarpa Dosha Nivarana, Sarpabali and Ashta Naga Pooja here.
- What is the traditional day to visit Mannarasala?
- Rites for Sarpa (naga) dosha are traditionally done on Naga Panchami.
- What are the darshan timings at Mannarasala?
- Timings change with the season and festivals, so this guide does not list them. Check the temple's official website before you go.
- Where else in India can I go?
- Other options: Srikalahasti (Andhra Pradesh), Kukke Subrahmanya (Karnataka), Ghati Subramanya (Karnataka) and Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra).
Facts checked on 1 Nov 2026 against temple-trust, state endowments and tourism department pages.
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