Parassinikadavu Sree Muthappan Temple

This temple is located at Parassinikadavu, 20-km from Kannur town, besides the River Valapatanam. The deity is Muthappan, Siva.

The mighty deity is very powerful to solve the problems of the devotees. People intending to start new business come here before starting it for blessings for success and give offerings. Large number of devotees visits the temple.

The deity is in a hunter’s attire. A bow and arrow are held. There are canines as companions.

The rituals have variations as compared to other temples. Theyyam is a cardinal ritual here. In fact it is the only place in kannur district where you can be almost guaranteed a glimpse of the theyyatam, enancted twice daily(6.30-8.30a and 5.45-8.30pm)before teh assembled worshippers by the resident priest. The Theyyam dancer manifests as the presiding god, dances and utters like the god. During the ritual dance the dancer possesses the powers to solve the problems of the devotees and he announces solutions.

Theyyam begins in early morning. There are two Theyyams or Thiruroopams (sacred appearance) as some call. One represents Thiruvappan and the other Vellatom. During Kalasam (a specific ritual performed in Muthappan and Chathan temples with related musics) the Madayan (chief priest designate) accepts Roopam (image). Thereafter the performer gears toThiru Nritham (sacred dance). the two hour ceremony culminates with the peak stage where the Theyyam the performer transforms himself as the deity and the devotees are called one after one to listen to their grievances or demands. After hearing, solutions are prescribed.

Mostly for the convenience of the devotees coming from far-flung areas the temple runs a Resort – Thai Resort(0497 2784242). Shaded by coconut trees, seven circular stone cottages are dotted around a well kept garden. It has all modern amenities and facilities.

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