Aayilyam Pooja

Aayilyam Pooja at Panichayam Devi TempleErnakulam, is one of the most sacred and spiritually significant festivals dedicated to the worship of Nagaraja and Nagayakshi. Celebrated during the Malayalam month of Kanni (September–October), this auspicious occasion attracts numerous devotees seeking divine blessings, protection, prosperity, and relief from Sarpa Dosha. The festival is deeply rooted in Kerala’s ancient serpent worship traditions and is observed with great devotion and traditional temple rituals.

During the festival, the temple becomes spiritually vibrant with special poojas, devotional chanting, traditional lamps, and sacred offerings. Important rituals conducted during Aayilyam Pooja include Noorum Palum, a sacred offering prepared using rice flour, milk, and tender coconut, and Sarpabali, performed to appease the serpent deities and invoke blessings for family prosperity and well being.

Devotees participate in the poojas praying for successful marriages, child conception, good health, career growth, and the removal of obstacles caused by serpent-related doshas. Special rituals including Archana, Pushpanjali, Deeparadhana, and Ashtadravya Mahaganapathy Homam are also conducted as part of the celebrations.

🐍 Aayilyam Pooja

🥥 Noorum Palum Offering

🔥 Sarpabali Rituals

🪔 Deeparadhana

🙏 Ashtadravya Mahaganapathy Homam

Panichayam Devi Temple Image

📅 Aayilyam Pooja 2026 Schedule

Temple Preparations & Decorations

Prior to the festival, Panichayam Devi Temple undergoes extensive cleaning, traditional floral decorations, lamp arrangements, and spiritual preparations to welcome devotees for the sacred Aayilyam Pooja 2026.

Special Ganapathy Pooja

The festival rituals begin with Ganapathy Pooja seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha for the successful conduct of all sacred ceremonies and poojas during the festival period.

Aayilyam Pooja for Nagaraja & Nagayakshi

The main ritual of the festival is the special Aayilyam Pooja dedicated to Nagaraja and Nagayakshi, performed with Vedic chants, devotional offerings, and sacred prayers for prosperity and protection.

Noorum Palum Offering

Devotees participate in the traditional Noorum Palum ritual, a sacred offering prepared using rice flour, milk, and tender coconut to appease the serpent deities and receive divine blessings.

Sarpabali Rituals

Special Sarpabali rituals are conducted to remove Sarpa Dosha and invoke blessings for family harmony, health, fertility, and overall well-being.

Special Archana & Pushpanjali

Devotees offer Archana and Pushpanjali seeking blessings for successful marriages, childbirth, career growth, and protection from negative influences.

Ashtadravya Mahaganapathy Homam

The sacred Ashtadravya Mahaganapathy Homam is performed with traditional offerings and Vedic rituals to remove obstacles and bring spiritual prosperity to devotees.

Deeparadhana & Evening Rituals

The temple atmosphere becomes spiritually vibrant during the evening Deeparadhana, accompanied by devotional chants, lamp offerings, and sacred prayers.

Prasada Distribution

Sacred prasadam is distributed among devotees after the completion of the poojas and rituals, symbolizing divine blessings and spiritual fulfillment.

Devotional Participation & Blessings

Thousands of devotees participate in the sacred ceremonies of Aayilyam Pooja 2026 at Panichayam Devi Temple seeking peace, prosperity, health, and relief from life obstacles through Kerala’s ancient serpent worship traditions.

Key Highlights of Aayilyam Pooja

Sacred Serpent Worship

The festival is dedicated to Nagaraja and Nagayakshi, attracting devotees seeking blessings, prosperity, and relief from Sarpa Dosha.

Noorum Palum Offering

The traditional Noorum Palum ritual, prepared using rice flour, milk, and tender coconut, is one of the most important offerings during Aayilyam Pooja.

Sarpabali Rituals

Special Sarpabali ceremonies are conducted to appease the serpent deities and to remove obstacles related to health, marriage, and family life.

Ashtadravya Mahaganapathy Homam

The sacred Mahaganapathy Homam performed with traditional offerings is believed to remove obstacles and bring spiritual prosperity to devotees.

Deeparadhana & Devotional Atmosphere

The temple glows with traditional lamps, devotional chants, and sacred rituals creating a spiritually vibrant atmosphere during the festival celebrations.

Large Devotee Participation

Hundreds of devotees gather at Panichayam Devi Temple during Kanni (September–October) to seek divine blessings for peace, health, fertility, and success.

Aayilyam Pooja

Location & Access

Venue: Panichayam Devi Temple, Ernakulam

Nearest Town: Perumbavoor

Railway: Aluva Railway Station (25 km)

Airport: Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery (20 km)

Road: Well connected via local roads linking Perumbavoor, Kothamangalam, and Muvattupuzha. Regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws are available from nearby towns for easy access to Panichayam Devi Temple, Asamannoor.