Ayilyam Nakshatra or birth star in Kanni Masam as per
Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala is of great significance at Mammiyur
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 near Guruvayur in Kerala. Mammiyur Temple Ayilyam
Festival 2024 is September 28.
The offerings made on the day include Noorum Palum and
Kadalipazham. Special nagapooja and also 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.