Parassinikkadavu Festival
Parassini Madappura is perhaps the only shrine in Kerala to celebrate a
festival round the year. The 'Utsavam', the festival begins in December.
'Theyyam', the ritual offering here is performed every morning and
evening by the priest who is called 'Madayan'.
Located
on the banks of the river Valapattanam (Belipattanam) at
Parassinikkadavu, 16 kms from Kannur town, the shrine is dedicated to
Sree Muthappan, the hunter or 'Kiratha' incarnation of Lord Siva.
The offerings and rituals are unique here. Toddy, an alcoholic drink
extracted from coconut palms is the main offering to the deity.
Celebration Trends And Rituals
Theyyam.
General Information
Location
Parassini Madappura,
Parassinikkadavu, Kannur, Kerala.
Unique Features
Celebrated Through Out The
Year.
