Welcome to Shankarodath Kovilakam| Special Pujas| Noorum Paalum - Appease snake gods| Payasabali (Nagabali) - Removal of Naga doshas, Removal of dosha due to killing serpent, Success in Endeavour and Removal of health issues| Saparivara Noorum Paalum - Appease snake gods in one's family, remove miseries caused due to destruction of serpent groves and family prosperity| Ayilyam Puja - For wealth and prosperity, appease snake gods, progeny and removal of miseries caused by sarpa| Payasa Homam - To remove family lineage dosha and appease snake gods| Sarpa Sayoojyam - Remove miseries caused by Sarpa dosha| Pirannal Puja - Celebrate birthday, appease snake gods, blessings of god and for long healthy life| Nakshathra Puja - Appease Family deity| Chandh Charthal - Appease Saptha Maatrukkal, success in work, resolution of monetary issues| Sarvaishwarya Karyasiddhi Puja - Fulfillment of desires and increase in wealth|

Temple and Deities

Kaalasarpakavu

This is in front of Vishwanagayakshi Temple facing eastwards. The serpents residing in this Kavu have the aspect of Rahu and Ketu. Devotees to pay obeisance before proceeding further.

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Krishnasarpakavu

This is in front of Vishwanagayakshi Temple facing westwards. This is the residing place of the Vaishya serpents and it is locally known as Karinagakavu.

Brahmanasarpakavu

The Brahmin serpents reside in the southern courtyard of the kovilakam. This Kavu is also known as Vadakekav, Maninagakav. (Seshanagam is the main deity here and after walking to the southwards, one should pay obeisance to Rakshass too).

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Shivakavu / Ayilyamkavu

It is a cave inhabited by shudra serpents. There are two forts here; the fort for Sundarayakshi and Jalayakshi facing westwards and Gandharvakota facing eastwards. With the putts, the vines and the trees, there is an atmosphere reminiscent of the old grandmother's stories.

Yakshikavu

The traditional upasanamurti of the family is Kudumba Yakshi (Guardian deity of the family tradition)

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Agamasarpakavu

This is also known as Padinjare Kavu and is the residing place for Kshatriya serpents. It is named as Agamasarpakavu because it invokes, invigorates, and pacifies the Sarpamsha miseries of the devotees. It is a dark cave surrounded by many ancient stone-cut paintings and trees. It also has a pond called Nagatirtha.