thumb|Mannan Purath Kavu, Nileshwaram|360x360px Kavu is the traditional name given for sacred groves across the Malabar Coast in Kerala, South India. Kavus are notable for Theyyam, the centuries-old ritual dance. thumb|360x360px|Neeliyar Kottam In Mangattuparamba‚ [[Kannur]]
thumb|Mannan Purath Kavu, Nileshwaram|360x360px Kavu is the traditional name given for sacred groves across the Malabar Coast in Kerala, South India. Kavus are notable for Theyyam, the centuries-old ritual dance. thumb|360x360px|Neeliyar Kottam In Mangattuparamba‚ [[Kannur]]
==Snake Groves== thumb|Sarpa Kavu at Sakthanthamburan palace, [[Thrissur ]] A Sarpa Kavu (meaning Abode of Snakes) is a traditional natural sacred space seen near traditional homes in Kerala state of South India. The site is believed to be inhabited by snakes, and the area usually contains a representation of Manasa ('Goddess of the Snakes'), Naga Raja (King of the Snakes) and other Naga Devatas (snake deities), where offerings and rites are performed during special ceremonies. This is a Hindu ritual performed by certain sects of Nambudiris, and all castes hold the Sarpa Kavu in reverence, with access forbidden to the area unless for due ceremonies.
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