Alappuzha district · Kerala
Haripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy temple
The largest Subrahmanya temple in Kerala, at Haripad, known as Dakshina Palani.
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Kerala · Temple listing
Mannarasala Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is at Haripad in the Alappuzha district of Kerala and is dedicated to the worship of the serpent gods. The main deity is Nagaraja. The temple stands in a forest grove, and tens of thousands of snake images line its paths and stand among the trees; it is the largest temple of its kind in Kerala. Couples come here to pray for children and return after a birth for thanksgiving ceremonies, often offering new snake images. The temple is also known for a special turmeric paste given to devotees.
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Mannarasala Temple
Alappuzha district, Kerala
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04 · At the temple
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12