Ayilyam Nakshatra or birth star in Kanni Masam as per
Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala is of great significance at Ameda Temple,
which has a place designated for Nagas or Serpents. On this day, special
rituals and pujas dedicated to Nagaraja and Nagayakshi are performed. The
shrine is located at Udayamperoor near Tripunithura in Kerala. Ameda Temple Ayilyam
Festival 2024 date is September 28.
The offerings made on the day include Noorum Palum and
Kadalipazham. Special nagapooja and sarpabali are offered in the Naga shrine
here.
It is considered highly auspicious to offer prayers to Nagas
or Snakes on the day. It is believed that people get relief from Naga Doshas by
performing pujas on the day.
Thousands of devotees arrive from various parts of Kerala to
offer prayers at the temple.