Mannarsala Nagaraja Temple in Alappuzha, Kerala

MANNARSALA NAGARAJA TEMPLE

At the Mannarsala Nagaraja Temple in Alappuzha, Kerala, special remedies are made to remove the nagadhosham and get the child boon.

Mannarsala Nagaraja Temple is located at Haripadu in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. The temple serves as a special shrine to fulfill the prayers of the devotees. The main worship at Mannarsala Nagaraja Temple is 'rolling over'. This is the worship of a childless couple who come to this temple and offer heartfelt prayers to Nagaraja and Sarpa Yakshi Amman. For this purpose, a large number of devotees from many countries, irrespective of caste or creed, come to the temple every day to participate in the pooja.

One of the incarnation of Tirumala, the incarnation of Parasuramar. He annihilated the dynasties of the Chattris who killed his father, Parasuramar, who wanted to get Vimo Sanam from the sins thus caused approached the Maharishis with the divine aspect. They ordered the Brahmins to donate a piece of land of their own.

Parasuramar worshiped Lord Varuna to get the earth. The hereditary Shiva - inspired 'axe' weapon was thrown from the ocean. The sea receded until the axe went down. He donated the land to the Anandas. Legends, say that this is Kerala.

Assuming that the place could not be inhabited by humans because of the salinity and inability of even the vegetation to grow, people all started to move from there. Knowning this, Parasuramar was in pain. He thought of Tirumala are repented. Thirumal showed him in person. "Things can only happen if the light of Nagaraja's grace spreads everywhere. The only way to do that is to satisfy Nagaraja and get his favor."

Parasuramar decided to leave Kerala only after it became a land of natural beauty, lush vines and all the treasures. To satisfy Nagaraja, he set out with his disciples in search of a secluded wilderness. He found a suitable place near the coast in the southern part of Kerala. He built the penitent 'Tirtha Road' there, a place conductive to his long-term plan.

Parasuramar, the incarnation of Tirumala, had to undergo severe penance. Due to this penance he got a rare vision. He bowed his heard at the lotus feet of Nagaraja. The mind fluttered and stood in praise. Then he raised his hand and announced his prayer. The Tirtha Road was later renamed as 'Mannara road'.

Nagaraja accepted Parasuramar's request. By performing daily poojas for oneself the grace of Tirumala is exploited and this area is filled with divinity. He blessed that this area would become a paradise for human beings.

According, Viprana one of the most importnat of his disciples, was chosen by yaga Parasurama as the officer performing the Naga Puja. He gave all the powers of Naga Puja to those born in his dynasty. Following this,  kerala became a forest oasis with a beautiful landscape. Hence the name 'Mandara Chola'. This is also called Maruvi 'Mannarsala'.

Many generation have passed. In the forest around Nagaraja's residence, an unexpected fire broke out. All the dragons in the forest were formented by the cruelty of that terrible wildfire. they surrendered to Nagaraja. The dragons were covered with  soil and protected. This area became a holy land where snakes were endangered.

NAGADHOSHA AND WORSHIP

Naga Tosha can lead to short life, annihilation, chronic illness, poverty, mental illness and harassment by evil spirits. To solve this, the worship of Naga Dhosha is neccessary. Apart from this, for wealth and prosperity, one should worship Aquarius with divine objects. As well as the possibility of silk for education and a properous life, grain, divine ornaments can be worshiped. To get healthy worship with salt.

To remove occidants - yellow. To get a healthy life - good pepper, mustard, lentils. For the remedy of the serpent dosha - carcasses made of gold, serpentine egg, wood, earth - like forms. To get longevity - Ghee. Thought thing to join hands - milk, watermelon, dungeon sauce. To bless the baby - yellow powder. To make agriculture prosperous - the first of the crops to be cultivated must be worshipped separately by paying the dues.

MAHA SHIVARATRI 

One of the important festivals celebrated in the Shiva temples. The Nagaraja Temple also celebraties this holy day as a major festival. The dedication of Nagaraja is set according to the rules of sivagama. Pujas are also held accordingly with various performance.

IMPORTANT FESTIVALS

• Mannarasala Aayilyam
• Shivaratri

OPEN IN ALL DAYS OF THE WEEK

FROM 5:00am to 12:00pm

             5:30pm 8:30pm

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