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Chithrakkoodakkallu (also Chithrakoodam, Nagakkallu, or Sarppakkallu) is a house for the deity snakes or a devotional image (Murti) of a serpent deity, used for snake worship. It is constructed with rocks. These consecrations can be seen at sarpa kavus of some ancient, traditional Hindu families and temples throughout Kerala.

A Sarpa Kavu with Chithrakkoodakkallu(Left), constructed with laterites
A Chithrakkoodakkallu at Chemmanthittakkaavu Durga Bhagavathy Temple, constructed with granites
Snake worship in Chithrakkoodakkallus, constructed with laterites at Kalathil Sreerudra Devi Temple.

Production

Chithrakkoodakkallu is constructed with laterites according to Vastu Shastra. Later,granites replaced laterite.

Temples

Notable temples include:

References

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