Parassini Madappura Sree Muthappan Temple - Place of worship in Parassinikadavu - Kannur, India

An amazing temple which allows anybody to enter in. It is a very famous temple in Malabar for its acceptance of any people without asking their race caste gender or any other things. Dogs are the main attraction in the temple. They are allowed to wander, sleep and sit wherever they want to. Even sculptures of dogs are placed in front of the temple. Direct buses are available from Kannur to the Parassini stand which is nearby the temple. Beautiful river side view is available. Food is being served for thousands a day which is completely free. Offerings are very cheap and the total offerings price is just Rs. 170 only. A must visit temple in Kerala.

Parassinikkadavu Sree Muthappan Temple is one of the major temple in Kannur. At Parassinikkadavu,all religious people can come, no restrictions...Main shrune is Sree Muthappan & also Thiruvappana will be there. Thousands of people were coming everyday & praying for their wellbeing. It's situated on the banks of Valaparnam river (parassini river), daily Tea & kadala, lunch (rice & curry) serving free of cost to all who visits.

The diety Sree Muthappan though born as a Brahmin broke all caste and class hierarchies. The temple does not follow the satvik Brahminical form of worship and the customary offerings to appease the deity of this temple are fish, meat and toddy, the favourite cuisines of Sree Muthappan. One can find dogs walking in and out of the temple because dogs have been a constant companion of Muthappan. They are well fed and well cared for in this beautiful abode of a diety who is secular in every sense of the term.

A temple in North Kerala that you must visit. Make sure you call to temple prior your visit and know the Vellatt, Thiruvappana timings earlier. Saturdays would be ideal to see both Muthappan and Thiruvappan. Food and Accommodations is not even a problem to think about since there are so many hotels and lodges available within walkable distance from the temple. Nearest bus station in just 10 mins walking distance from Temple from which you can get bus to both Dharmashala and Kannur(where the nearest Railway station present). There's a facility for boating in Valapattanam river by government of Kerala tourism department which can also be tried if you have ample time during the visit. Timing of boat is announced in the temple.

One of the most beautiful temple in kerala located in kannur .The temple is situated on the banks of valapattanam river where boating services are available .The temple's main deity is Sree Muthappan, whose divinity is present in two variants, Thiruvappan and Vellattam, as a ceremonial Theyyam performance .

Serene temple. Beautiful route to drive. The whole experience was magnificent. This is one of the best temples to explore and witness the authentic northern Kerala folklore tradition. You get food as Prasadam all day here. There's ample private parking space. The temple is situated on the shore of a river where boating services are available. It's an exemplary temple where you can enter irrespective of religion or caste. There is no Vedic form of worship followed here but mostly ritualistic.

This place is highly commercial in nature. There are dozens of souvenir shop before the temple entrance. They are selling all sorts of religious trinkets. The temple itself is set on the banks of a river. There is nice and cool breeze in the morning. Phones are not allowed inside the temple main premises. People can wear shoes till the entrance of the temple which is inside. So no need to take ofd shoes at the gates.

Parassinikadavu Muthappan temple is a temple located at Parassinikadavu in Anthoor municipality on the banks of the Valapattanam river about 10 km from Taliparamba and 20 km from Kannur town in Kannur district, Kerala. Parassinikkadavu is noted for the famous Muthappan temple where people go for worshipping Sree Muthappan. This is the only Hindu Temple in Kerala where a Theyyam performance is a daily ritual offering.