Ayilyam Festival at Ananthankadu Sree Nagaraja Temple, located in Kottakkakam, Thiruvananthapuram, is a highly revered annual spiritual celebration dedicated to Lord Nagaraja, the serpent deity worshipped for protection, prosperity and removal of Sarpa doshas. In the year 2026, the sacred Ayilyam rituals are observed on 25 April 2026 attracting thousands of devotees from across Kerala.
On this auspicious day, the temple becomes a powerful center of devotion where special Nagaraja Poojas, Ganapathy Homam, and Sarpa Bali rituals are performed with traditional Vedic chants. Devotees believe that participating in the Ayilyam pooja helps in removing obstacles, curing health issues and bringing harmony to family life.
The temple atmosphere during the festival is filled with divine energy, especially during the early morning and evening rituals. Offerings such as milk, turmeric, flowers, and special vazhipadu items are made to the serpent deities. Many devotees also perform Vazhipadu bookings in advance to ensure participation in the sacred rituals.
๐ Ayilyam Pooja
๐ฅ Sarpa Bali
๐ Nagaraja Abhishekam
๐ช Ganapathy Homam
The sacred Ayilyam Pooja will be held on 25.05.2026 at Ananthankadu Sree Nagaraja Temple, where devotees offer prayers to Lord Nagaraja seeking protection, prosperity, and relief from Sarpa doshas.
Special Nagaraja Abhishekam is performed with milk, turmeric, and sacred water on 25.05.2026, invoking divine blessings and spiritual purification for devotees.
On 25.05.2026, the powerful Sarpa Bali ritual is conducted to remove ancestral serpent doshas and bring harmony, health, and prosperity to families.
A sacred Ganapathy Homam will be performed on 25.05.2026 to remove obstacles and ensure smooth progress in life, business, and spiritual growth.
Devotees can participate in various special vazhipadu offerings on 25.05.2026, including archana, paal payasam nivedyam, and other traditional offerings for divine blessings.
The sacred Ayilyam Pooja performed to honor Lord Nagaraja for protection, prosperity, and removal of doshas.
A powerful Sarpa Bali ritual conducted to remove ancestral serpent doshas and bring harmony to families.
Special Abhishekam with milk, turmeric, and sacred water offered to Lord Nagaraja for divine blessings.
A sacred Homam performed to remove obstacles and ensure success in life, career, and spiritual growth.
Devotees participate in various vazhipadu offerings including archana and nivedyam for blessings and fulfillment of wishes.
Divine darshan of Lord Nagaraja during Ayilyam, believed to bring peace, health, and prosperity to devotees.
Venue: Ananthankadu Sree Nagaraja Temple, Trivandrum
Nearest Town: East Fort (1 km)
Railway: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (2 km)
Airport: Trivandrum International Airport (6 km)
Temple Trust Office: Ananthankadu Sree Nagaraja Temple Trust Office, 408, Ananthankadu Lane, Fort, East Fort, West Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023
Road: Well connected via East Fort, West Fort, Chalai, and Attakulangara Junction; regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis, and auto services are available to reach the temple trust office and nearby temple premises.
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