The Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple In Kerala is believed to be One of the mostsacredplaces for worship of Nagas or snakes.
It is believed that Parsurama reclaimed Kerala from the Seas, and prayed to Nagaraja. Nagaraja Sent Snakes that spread the Kalakuda Poison that desalinated Kerala and made It habitable.
Devotees are encouraged to live in harmony with nature, leaving a fourth of their compound Intact, and not destroy trees grooves and pits in the forest.