Chithrakkoodakkallu

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.

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

Temples
Notable temples include:
 * Sabarimala Temple
 * Mannarasala Temple
 * Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple
 * Kalathil Sree Rudra Devi Temple
 * Chemmanthittakkaavu Durga Bhagavathy Temple
 * Mathur Mana
 * Kaladan Nagakkaavu, Chelambra
 * Aamalatthukulangara Durga Devi Temple