Timings Of Mannarasala Temple

Hours last verified: September 2026, against the official temple source. Timings can shift on Aayilyam and Pooyam days and during festivals, so confirm at the enquiry desk before a special-day visit.

Mannarasala Temple Timings Today

Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple is open every day. The morning session runs from 5:00 AM to 12:00 noon and the evening session from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, with the temple closed through the afternoon, from 12:00 noon to 5:30 PM. General temple darshan runs to about 11:00 AM Monday to Saturday and to 12:00 noon on Sundays, while the 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon slot is the Amma darshan window. Most devotees spend about two hours here, so arrive by 10:30 AM if you want an unhurried morning darshan.

Day-wise Timings Table

One reconciled schedule for the whole week. Temple darshan is the general darshan window; Amma darshan is the separate window to see the temple's Valia Amma.

Temple Darshan vs Amma Darshan

There are two darshans here and people often miss the second one. Temple darshan is the general darshan of the Nagaraja deity, open from 5:00 AM. Amma darshan is the darshan of the temple's Valia Amma, the presiding priestess, held twice a day: 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. If your reason for coming is the Amma darshan or a fertility offering, plan around those two windows rather than the general morning rush.

Pooja, Prasadam & Deeparadhana Timings

Prasadam: Prasadam is distributed from about 7:00 AM.

Deeparadhana: An evening Deeparadhana (lamp offering) is usually held around 6:30 PM, before the evening session closes, though the exact time can vary, so confirm at the temple on the day.

Serpent poojas: Special serpent poojas, including the Uruli Kamazhthal offering for fertility, are arranged through the temple office; the main monthly pooja falls on the first day of each Malayalam month. Book at the counter in advance.

Festival, Aayilyam & Pooyam Timing Changes

On Aayilyam and Pooyam days (the serpent-star days each Malayalam month) and during the temple's big festivals, the schedule changes, and the Amma darshan windows in particular can shift or draw very large crowds. The annual Ayilyam festival (around Sept to Oct and Dec to Jan) is the peak. On any of these days, treat the table above as a guide only and confirm the exact darshan slots at the temple enquiry desk on the day.

Best Time to Visit & Planning Your Trip

The best time to visit is November to February, when Kerala's weather is cool and comfortable for a morning temple visit. Weekday mornings are calmer than Sundays and festival days. For getting there, see our guide on how to reach Mannarasala Temple (nearest railway station Haripad, about 3 km), the entry fees and visitor tips. You can pair the temple with a wider Kerala tour package covering Alleppey's backwaters.