Ayillyapooja:

Ayillyam is the 9th asterism among the 27 birth star constellation of Hindu astrology. It is supposed to be very significant for Naga Gods. Every month on the day of Ayillyam nakshathra, a grand pooja is being conducted with great religious observances to appease all Naga Gods including Nagaraja, Nagakanya and their retinue. Being a pompous experience, most of the devotees take part in it to accomplish the ritual without any lapse. It is auspicious to do this pooja at least once for three consecutive years in order to achieve desired things in life.

Ayillyam asterism of the Malayalam month Kanni (September/October) is very important for all Naga temples and many poojas are done on that day in the concept of the birthday celebrations of the Naga Gods. Connected with Ayillyam day observances special poojas will be conducted on the two adjacent days with Pooyam and Makam stars. Ashtadravya mahaganapathy Homam will be performed in these 3 consecutive days with 1008 coconuts. Interested devotees can participate in the customary rites to have the blessings from the Naga Gods. Devotees can be a part of the ritual by providing desired number of coconuts as per the rate quoted below: 108 Coconuts 54 Coconuts 27 Coconuts 14 Coconuts 7 Coconuts 5 Coconuts 3 Coconuts 2 Coconuts 1 Coconut Those who need to join in the Ayillyam Mahotsavam rituals can have the application form from the temple office, in advance. It will be convenient for the devotees from faraway places. The filled up forms can be submitted in the counter on or before the pooja day.