The primary deities worshipped at the Sarpa Kavu are the serpent deities, believed to inhabit the grove and bestow blessings on devotees. Serpent worship, known as Naga Puja, is an ancient tradition in Kerala and is conducted to appease the Nagas for protection and prosperity.
The Sarpa Kavu holds significant religious importance for devotees who visit to offer prayers and seek blessings from the serpent deities. It is believed that the Nagas protect the environment and bring fertility to the land, making the grove an essential part of local folklore and culture.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Nagapanchami
Naga Panchami is a major festival dedicated to the worship of serpent deities, or Nagas, and is celebrated with great devotion at Sarpa Kavus across Kerala. Devotees offer prayers, perform rituals, and make offerings to the Nagas, seeking their blessings for protection, prosperity, and fertility.
Ayilyam Festival
The Ayilyam Festival is another important celebration at the Sarpa Kavu, observed on the day of Ayilyam star in the Malayalam month of Kanni (September-October). Devotees gather at the grove to offer special prayers and perform rituals to propitiate the serpent deities.
Contact Address: Panachithuruthil Sarpa Kavu, Kottayam, Kerala
