Mannarasala Ayilyam was celebrated on 22 Oct 2011. The ezhunnullippu was started at 2.30 pm headed by 'amma' to illam. It is the only one temple with a woman as chief priest. The groves and numerous snake head statues is a pleasant experience to devotees. Lakhs of people visited the temple during the festival. Free food was served to all on Ayilyam day. Drawing of sarpakalam and pujas continued till midnight - sarpabali. Pulluvan pattu (song) was another offering. Noorum palum, nilavara payasam, appam were served as prasad. The snake temple is located 3 km from Harippad in Alappuzha District of Kerala.





Lips piercing is done using a spear headed silver 'soolam'. Blessing the devotees by placing hands on head and receives dakshina (cash). Body is smeared with ash and turmeric powder. A number of chains worn, a steel vessel to collect money and a large 'bindhi' on forehead.