Located at East Pampadi near Thiruvilwamala in Thrissur district, Pampadi Pampumkavu Sree Nagaraja Kshetram is one of the most revered Naga temples in Kerala. The temple has no man-made idols; Nagaraja and Nagakanya are worshipped in the form of self-manifested serpent mounds (swayambhoo) situated in the sacred grove known as Sivakara. Rooted in the ancient tradition of snake worship, the temple reflects Kerala’s deep reverence for nature and ecological harmony through preserved sarpakavus (sacred serpent groves). According to legend, Lord Parasurama consecrated the worship of Nagas as guardians of the land after propitiating Vasuki, the King of Serpents, giving rise to the name Pampadi, meaning “the more place where snakes danced.” The shrine is closely associated with a great sage who performed penance here and with the devoted Kooliyil Narayanan Nair and his family, who continued the sacred rituals for generations. Even today, Pampadi Paampumkavu remains a powerful spiritual centre, drawing devotees seeking blessings, protection, and harmony.