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.

How to preserve, use and dispose the Areca flowers, garlands, Vibuthi (Bhasmam), Turmeric, oil, Ghee and soot (Vilakku Mazhi) received from Holy shrine.

Those who receive the Areca flowers and garlands offered to Lord Nagaraja must ensure that they are placed in the front side of their houses preferably at an elevated location to avoid impurity. Even though it is auspicious to keep them till they are dry, it may be disposed off carefully without making the remains impure. The Areca flowers, garlands, Vibuthi (Bhasmam), Turmeric, oil, Ghee and soot (Vilakku Mazhi) received from Holy shrine must invariably kept at a cleanly place and not to be used at the time of impurity.