About Shri Muthappan Parassinikadavu Temple:
This Temple is located around 18 km north of Kannur on the banks of Valapattanam river and is dedicated to a hunter form of Lord Vishnu, Shri Muthappan. The legend associated with temple states that a childless couple found and adopted an abandoned baby boy. As the boy grew, much to the disappointment of his conventional father, he became a flesh eater. When the desperation of the father grew, he decided to give up his life. At this point of time, Lord Vishnu revealed his identity and took the name of Muthuppan. Still later, the boy, being refused a toddy by a tapper, converted him into a stone in anger. Finally, he found his toddy in a lower caste family’s house near the Valapattanam river. Even today, the legend has its impact strong on the people and the member of the same family acts as the Theyyam to carry out the rituals. Women need to dress up in a saree and men in mundu to visit this temple. A Snake park is also of interest nearby. A wide variety of reptiles can be seen here. The Park is open from 8.30 am to 5 pm.
General Information about Shri Muthappan Parassinikadavu Temple:
Location: Kannur
State: Kerala
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi
Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to March
How to Reach Shri Muthappan Parassinikadavu Temple:
By Air:
The nearest airport is Mangalore in Karnataka state. The nearest International Airport is Kozhikode (Calicut). Alternatively, you can go to Kochi International Airport or Thiruvananthapuram airport with direct flights from the Middle East, Singapore, Maldives and Sri Lanka then catch a train or bus to Kannur. You can also go to Chennai (Madras), Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), Delhi, or other Indian cities and then by train.
By Rail:
Kannur has its own railway station and is an important junction in Kerala. Trains from many neighbouring states also pass through this town to reach other places. Thus, it is well connected by rail to Kerala and other nearby states.
By Road:
Kannur is well linked by a wide network of roads and can be reached from anywhere in Kerala.
By Local Transport:
- Bus – local bus service system is cheap.
- Auto rickshaw – This is cheap way of transportation between tourist attractions.Autodrivers here are the most trust worthy compared to anywhere else in India. They have a good reputation for being truthful and reliable in their dealings.
- Taxi - Local taxis are also available at cheap rates.
- Car - There are many Car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.