PARASSINIKADAVU According to tradition, a member of the Vannan community at Parassinikadavu found a metallic arrow on the think of a Kangira tree and having felt something divine about the place, reported the matter to the senior member of an ancient Thiyya family in the neighborhood. The latter, who felt the divine presence of Muthappan, immediately performed the necessary ceremonies and offered worship to him. It is an accepted dictum here, that whatever is received by way of gifts or offerings should be spent for the benefits of the pilgrims. The daily offerings made to Muthappan arc also different from what they are in other temples. It has been customary to offer toddy, fish and meat as .nivedyams' to this deity. People of all castes and communities including People of all castes and communities including members of the Muslim as well as Christian communities are known to donate sums of money as vazhipadu of Muthappam. The annual festival which falls on December 1st, provides a special occasion for pilgrims to throng the Parassinikadavu temple.The temple is situated 20 KMS, north of Kannur town.
Parassinikadavu is a scenic river side village near Kannur town. The famed temple of Sree Muthappan, backwaters, Snake Park and Vismaya Theme Park set this place aside as a great spot to visit during a Kannur tour. Parassini Temple (Muthappan Madappura) Muthappan's temple overlooks Valapattanam River. Several decades ago, the river was the means for earlier generations of devotees to get to the temple. Today, tourists coast around in boats along the placid backwaters near the temple. At first, visitors surrender to the might of Muthappan. Later they find themselves surrendered to the charm of the local vista. Generations have passed; for devotees the divine presence always stayed in this temple to guide them. The main ritual is colorful and dramatic. Profoundly inspiring to devotees, it has an air of excitement and awe to it. That is the Parassinikadavu Sri Muthappan Temple or Parassini Madappura Sree Muthuppon Temple which Iles on the banks of the Valupattanam River, attracts people horn all sections of the society: irrespective of religion or caste to the district of Kannur. One of the interesting facts is that, here dogs are considered to be sacred as it's the vehicle of Lord Muthappan. One of the most sacred pilgrirrisites in north Kerala, the temple provides free meals and accommodation to all visitors the devotees are given boiled black beans and tea as Prasadam (devotional offering). It Is located about 10 km from Thaliparamba

At Parassinikadavu temple, after taking over the body of the dancer during the daily performance of Theyyam, Muthappan speaks to devotees through him. Those daily performance of Theyyam is only one of the many things hat set this temple wide apart from the rest of Hindu shrines. Those who may have associated vegetarianism with Hindu tradition may be astonished to see some of the major offerings to Sree Muthappan. Dried fish, alcohol and meat! Yes, Muthappan loves that all! Well, do not rush there with a carton of beer. The norm of the place is Toddy, the coconut based liquor. The number of dogs inside Parassinikadavu temple compound is significant to miss any one's attention. Dogs are beloved companions to Sree Muthappan. So beloved that a couple of bronze dog sculptures prominently adorn the temple entrance. The saying is that, some years back, temple authorities removed dogs from the courtyard. The Theyyam failed to perform, as upset Muthappan did not take over the dancer's body. Shaken authorities had to bring the dogs back in, and only then the Theyyam started to perform.