Sri Muthappan Madappura (Temple) — Attraction in West Zone

Sree Muthappan is a Hindu deity worshipped commonly in Kannur district of north Kerala state, South India . Muthappan and Thiruvappan, are considered to be a manifestation of Shiva and Vishnu , and hence Muthappan wholly represents the idea of Brahman , the unity of God, as expressed in the Vedas .

Worship of Muthappan is unique, in that it does not follow the Sattvic (Brahminical) form of worship, as in other Hindu temples. The main mode of worship is not via idol worship, but via a ritual enactment of Muthappan, performed daily at the Parassini Kadavu temple. Fish is used as an offering to Muthappan, and people of all castes, religions and nationalities are permitted to enter the temple and take part in the worship.

Muthappan is also the principal deity in the ritualistic Theyyam dance ( Muthappan Theyyam ) performed in the famous Parassinikkadavu temple . The ritual performers of Muthappan Theyyam belong to the tribal community of Kerala. It is unique because in Kerala both the upper-caste Brahmins, and the lower-caste tribals, both have a significant contribution to the major...

A temple similar to Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple in Kannur, Kerala. The Pooja and other rituals also as per Parassinikadavu temple. Muthappan (Siva) will be available of all first Sunday of the month. Both Muthappan will be available on New year, Anniversary (Prathishta Finan) and other few occasions. Devotees can meet Muthappan of the day they are visiting. The same is controlled by tokens which are free. Devotees can participate in Group Vellattu an offering that is happening on every first Sunday by paying Rs.1000 (at present). You can also book it entirely on other days, but the cost I think is about Rs.35000. There were other offerings available for which we can contact temple for details. A small and...

I went today with my family for darshan of Lord Muthappan. The temple is located in a secluded part, which makes it a calm and serine place. You feel divinity when visiting the temple.

There is ample space for parking 🅿️ your vehicles 🚗🚘🚙🚖🚕🏎️🏍️🛵🚲🛴, but it is not covered parking. Your vehicles will be out in the sun ☀️🌞🌟 and rain ⛈️🌦️🌧️🌨️. It is not exactly at Vadavalli, but in the interior neighborhood on the way to Thondamuthur.

The temple is based on the same temple which is located in Kannur, Kerala.

Overall, a good place to go with your family and friends for your...