The Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is one of the most famous and revered temples in Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is dedicated to Nagaraja, the King of Serpents in Hindu mythology, and is considered a major Serpent God (Nagadeva) temple in South India.
The temple is located in Mannarasala, a village near Haripad, and it holds immense religious significance for devotees who believe in the power and blessings of the Naga (serpent) gods.
The central deity of the temple is Nagaraja (King of Serpents), who is worshipped in the form of a serpent idol. Nagaraja is considered a deity that can bring protection from snake-related fears, cure diseases, and bless devotees with fertility, prosperity, and well-being.
The temple also worships other related serpent gods and goddesses, including Nagakanyas (female serpent deities).