Sarpa Kavu (meaning Sacred Grove of the Serpent) is a typically small traditional grove of trees seen in the Kerala state of South India. These pristine groves usually have representations of several Naga Devatas (serpent gods), which were worshipped by the joint families or taravads . This was part of Nagaradhana (snake worship) which was prevalent among keralites during past centuries. It had been practised by Ezhavas, Nairs, Arayas and many other tribal, non-tribal and costal communities all over Malabar Cost in south India.
Several Poojas will do in this Sarpa Kavu by the family members for treating the Snake gods ( Giving Noorum palum is one of the famous and common ).There are several famous temples also there in Kerala which are belongs to Sarpa Kavu.Mannarasala Temple is one of the famous among them.
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