Sarpam Thullal / Nagakalam Pattu
A kalam of the serpent deity is drawn in five coloured powders at the family serpent grove, and song and ritual dance are offered — traditionally observed for the wellbeing of the family line.
Many families keep this every year, or whenever there is something to give thanks for. Each time is complete in itself.
The sequence differs by region and by family tradition — yours will be confirmed before the day. We describe what families usually observe; we never promise outcomes.
Who performs Sarpam Thullal / Nagakalam Pattu?
Performed by hereditary ritual specialists rather than a general purohit — we coordinate the arrangement with the sthana/specialists rather than supplying the officiant directly. An auspicious date and time (muhurta) is fixed before booking. House of Purohit doesn't supply the officiant for this ceremony directly. Text us on WhatsApp and we'll explain how families arrange it.
Also known as Sarpabali, Nagakalam, Kalamezhuthu Pattu, Pambin Thullal.
Why families observe Sarpam Thullal / Nagakalam Pattu
A kalam of the serpent deity is drawn in five coloured powders at the family serpent grove, and song and ritual dance are offered — traditionally observed for the wellbeing of the family line.
- Deity
- Naga Devata
- When it's performed
- As the family or kavu tradition prescribes; often multi-day.
- Performed by
- Coordinated with hereditary specialists
Performed by hereditary ritual specialists rather than a general purohit — we coordinate the arrangement with the sthana/specialists rather than supplying the officiant directly. An auspicious date and time (muhurta) is fixed before booking.
- What is Sarpam Thullal / Nagakalam Pattu?
- A kalam of the serpent deity is drawn in five coloured powders at the family serpent grove, and song and ritual dance are offered — traditionally observed for the wellbeing of the family line.
- When is Sarpam Thullal / Nagakalam Pattu performed?
- As the family or kavu tradition prescribes; often multi-day.
- How long does Sarpam Thullal / Nagakalam Pattu take?
- About 10h, though this can vary with your family's tradition.
- Can House of Purohit provide the Purohit?
- Performed by hereditary ritual specialists rather than a general purohit — we coordinate the arrangement with the sthana/specialists rather than supplying the officiant directly. An auspicious date and time (muhurta) is fixed before booking.
- Is Sarpam Thullal / Nagakalam Pattu available in Bengaluru?
- We're finalising pricing for this ceremony in Bengaluru — talk to a Pandit and we'll quote it directly.