Nagayakshi Kalam Paattu & Sarpa Bali Puja

Honouring the Divine Legacy of Naga Worship

In the sacred lands of Kerala and Konkan—gifted to Parashurama by Varuna himself—lies a profound tradition that intertwines Purana, spirituality, and ancestral reverence. These lands, once reclaimed from the sea, were home to celestial beings known as Nagas. In a divine pact, Parashurama sought permission from these devatas so humans could dwell in this salt-rich terrain. The Nagas agreed—on the condition that every household offer worship to them. Thus, Naga worship became intrinsic to the soul of this region.

The Nagas—divine, non-venomous are distinct from the earthly Sarpa—manifest in three realms:

• Akasha Nagas: dwellers of the heavens
• Antariksha Nagas: beings of the celestial ether
• Bhumi Nagas (Kuzhi Nagas): guardians beneath the earth

At the heart of this tradition stands Nagaraja, the king of Nagas, and his divine consort Nagayakshini, revered as a protector, a giver of prosperity, progeny, and spiritual power. She is none other than the embodiment of Kundalini Shakti, and is worshipped in various forms across India, including as Mansa Devi in the North.

In Melpazhur Mana, within Adi Sankara Nilayam, Nagayakshini is enshrined as a Jeevit Vigraha, a living deity whose form continues to grow subtly over time. She is a mystical presence graced with immense spiritual potency.

🌺 Ritual Schedule & Highlights

📅 August 10, 6:00 PM onwards

Nagayakshi Kalam Paattu A once-in-a-lifetime, rare tantric ritual invoking the divine energy of Nagayakshini through sacred mandala art made from natural powders and colours. Her presence is ritually invited into the mandala, and she is known to manifest spiritually in young girls during the ceremony—an ethereal experience of grace and acceptance.

📅 August 11

Sarpa Bali Puja A comprehensive ritual honouring Nagaraja, Nagayakshini, Vasuki, and the Ashta Nagas. This offering (not sacrifice) includes the famed Noorum Palum—a healing preparation of turmeric and coconut water rooted in the lore of Janamejaya’s Sarpa Yajna. The ceremony symbolises reconciliation, healing, and reverence toward the divine serpent energies.This sacred ritual will be performed by famous tantries belonging to the Ameda family.