Offerings (Vazhipadu) at Pampady Pampumkavu (Sree Nagaraja Temple)
Pampady Pampumkavu is a popular Nagaraja temple located in Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Sree Nagaraja, the serpent deity, and is well-known for its powerful rituals and serpent worship traditions.
Devotees offer various vazhipadu (ritual offerings) at the temple to seek blessings for prosperity, fertility, protection from sarpa dosha (serpent-related afflictions), and overall well-being. Some of the common offerings include:
Noorum Palum – A sacred offering of lime and milk to appease serpent deities.
Sarpabali – A powerful ritual performed to remove serpent curses and bring peace.
Ayilya Pooja – Conducted on the Ayilyam star, considered auspicious for serpent worship.
Archana & Pushpanjali – Floral offerings and chanting of names to honor Nagaraja.
Naga Prathishta – Installation of serpent idols for long-term family blessings.
Milk Abhishekam – Ritual bathing of the deity with milk for health and prosperity.
Special poojas and ceremonies are conducted during Ayilyam days, which are considered highly auspicious for serpent worship.
SL NO | OFFERINGS | RATE |
|---|---|---|
1 | Ganapathi homam | 51 |
2 | Maha Ganapathi Homam | 151 |
3 | Ayilya Pooja | 701 |
4 | Special Ayilya Pooja | 851 |
5 | One day Pooja | 401 |
6 | Sarppabali payasa homam (1 Portion) | 2001 |
7 | Sarppabali payasa Homam (Single) | 45001 |
8 | Vellari | 61 |
9 | Noorum palum | 61 |
10 | Sarpparoopa pooja | 51 |
11 | Sarppa dosha parihara pooja | 101 |
12 | Ghee Lamp (Nai villakku) | 10 |
13 | Oil Lamp (Enna villakku) | 5 |
14 | Floran garland (Maala) | 50 |
15 | Termeic (Manjal) | 50 |
16 | bhagavath seva | 151 |
17 | Mahalakshmi Pooja | 151 |
18 | Sastha Pooja | 151 |
19 | Subhramanya Pooja | 151 |
20 | Pushpanjali | 10 |
21 | Nagasuktham | 15 |
22 | Aikamathya Suktham (for understanding and family) | 15 |
23 | Sri suktham (for prosperity) | 15 |
24 | Bhagya suktham(for good fourtune) | 15 |
25 | Saraswatha suktham(for Knowledge) | 15 |
26 | Swayam vara suktham(For good marriage, proposals) | 15 |
27 | Santhana suktham(begetting good child) | 15 |
28 | Soura suktham (for curing diseases) | 15 |
29 | Rudra sooktham(for protection from adversities) | 15 |
30 | Shiva sahasra namarchana | 15 |
31 | Ganapathikku otta | 101 |
32 | Kadalippazha nivedyam | 101 |
33 | Chathussatha nivedyam | 101 |
34 | Kadina neipaayasam | 101 |
35 | Palpayasam | 101 |
36 | Appam | 50 |
37 | Avil Nivedyam( flattened rice) | 50 |
38 | Thrimadhuram | 50 |
39 | Eye, Hand, Leg, Tumor, Aalroopa samarpanam | 25 |
40 | Moulds (baby & cradle) | 101 |
41 | Villakku(Lamp) Eduthu vekkal (Min) | 101 |
42 | Annadanam (10 Persons) | 201 |
43 | Marriage | 101 |
44 | Annaprasam | 101 |
45 | silk for deities | 50 |
46 | Shabrimalakku Malayidal | 5 |
47 | Kettunira | 5 |
48 | Manjalpara(for Nagapreethi and good marriage) | 201 |
49 | Nelppara(for prosperity) | 201 |
50 | Arippara (for Food security) | 201 |
51 | Malarpara (for Disease curing) | 201 |
52 | Avil Para (for removing penury) | 201 |
53 | Sharkkara Para (for protection from enemies) | 201 |
54 | Pazha Para (for prosperous things) | 201 |
55 | Puspha Para (for education and fame) | 101 |
56 | Naanaya Para (for wealth) | 501 |
57 | Appa para (for desired things) | 301 |
58 | Appapara ( On the day of the devotees’ choice, a piece of Appam should be offered to the Naagarajavu) | 4500 |
59 | Eellu Para ( for removing sani dhosha) | 201 |
60 | Panchasara para ( for begetting desired child) | 201 |
61 | Nalikera Para (for removing obstacles) | 201 |
62 | Sopana Sangeetham Kottippaadi Seva (For Family Prosperity) | 2501 |
63 | Malayalakaram( Decoration with garlands) | 3001 |
64 | Muzhuvan Deepam Theliyikkal | 3001 |
65 | Malayalangarathode Muzhuvan Deepam Theliyikkal | 6001 |
66 | Naagakkalam for Kannimaasa Ayilya Pooja | 15000 |
67 | Sarppa pattu | 3001 |
Collective Sarpabali Yajna and Mahapayasa Homam :
This is a grand event organized by the temple authorities with the active participation of devotees. Devotees may participate in both rituals by making the desired offerings, or they can opt to take a half or full share of the entire pooja.
Vellari Choriyal/ Vellariyidal :
This is a special offering made to serpent gods. Unakkalari (raw rice) and coconut are offered to the Naga gods along with Ashtanivedyam during the daily poojas.
Noorum Palum :
This offering is considered equivalent to an elixir and is believed to greatly appease the Naga gods. It is a sacred mixture made of turmeric powder, rice powder, cow’s milk, and tender coconut water.
Sarparoopa Pooja:
This pooja is part of the Nithyapooja (daily ritual). A serpent-shaped idol or mould is placed at the feet of Nagaraja on the devotee’s birth star day.
Sarpadosha Parihara Pooja:
A person may be afflicted by Sarpa Dosha (serpent curse) due to knowingly or unknowingly harming a serpent in this or a previous lifetime. Those affected are advised to perform this remedial pooja, but only after a thorough astrological analysis. Therefore, before registering for the pooja, the devotee must present an astrological opinion to the temple authorities.
To begin the ritual, a serpent mould made of pure gold, silver, or copper is required. To ensure the purity of the metal, it is recommended to have the mould custom-made by a goldsmith rather than purchasing one from ready-made stock.
Sarpa Paattu:
Also known as Pulluvan Paattu, this is a traditional ritual art form popular in Kerala. It is performed by the Pulluvar community, who create a unique form of music in praise of the snake gods, their presiding deities, using a self-made orchestra.