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Sarpa Kavu (meaning Abode of Snakes) or Naga Banna is a traditional natural sacred space seen near traditional homes in Kerala state of South India and in the region of Tulunad. The site is believed to be inhabited by snakes, and the area usually contains a representation of Naga Raja ( King of the Snakes ) and other Naga Devatas ( snake ...
A Sarpa Kavu (meaning Abode of Snakes) is a traditional natural sacred space seen near traditional homes in Kerala state of South India. The site is believed to be inhabited by snakes, and the area usually contains a representation of Manasa ('Goddess of the Snakes'), Naga Raja ( King of the Snakes ) and other Naga Devatas ( snake deities ...
These consecrations can be seen at sarpa kavus of some ancient, traditional Hindu families and temples throughout Kerala. [2] [3] [4] A Sarpa Kavu with Chithrakkoodakkallu(Left), constructed with laterites A Chithrakkoodakkallu at Chemmanthittakkaavu Durga Bhagavathy Temple, constructed with granites Snake worship in Chithrakkoodakkallus ...
The people of Champakara are dedicated to worshiping nature, and the forest preserve of Sarpa Kavu is nearby. Sarppakkav is the temple of sarppams (snakes). The village of Karukachal lies within the town. The postal code of Champakara is 86540. Hindus, Christians, and a small population of Muslims reside in the village.
Sarpam Thullal (Dance of Snakes) or Nagakalam Pattu, is a unique form of mystical ritual associated generally with ancestral temples or tharavadus predominantly in Valluvanadu region in state of Kerala. From ancient times many family houses in Kerala have special snake shrines called Kavu or Pambin Kavu where this exotic and spectacular ritual ...
Mannan Purath Kavu, Nileshwaram. Sarpa Kavu: A Sarpakkavu or Snake Grove is a kind of holy grove found in Kerala. Kavu is the traditional name given for Sacred groves across the Malabar Coast in Kerala, South India. [34] Kavus are notable for Theyyam, the centuries-old ritual dance.
Atthachamayam procession and finale: The festival is flagged off all over Kerala by a grand procession beginning at Thrippunithura near Kochi called Athachamayam (അത്തച്ചമയം). In olden days, the Kochi Maharaja would head a grand military procession in full ceremonial robes from his palace to the Thrikkakara temple.
The coastal highway NH-66 Kanyakumari - Mumbai passes through this village. The National Waterway – 3 Kollam – Kottapuram passes through the western end of the village.. The various denominations of modern Saint Thomas Christians ascribe their unwritten tradition to the end of the 2nd century and believe that Thomas landed at Maliankara near Madaplathuruth village in AD 52.