Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple Festival or Ulsavam is the main festival celebrated at Parassini Madappura Sree Muthappan Temple during the Malayalam month of Vrischikham (November end - December half) every year. Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site situated on the banks of the Valapatanam River, in Kannur District of Kerala.
The Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple Festival starts as per customary rituals at the Madamana Illam in
the morning. Also known as Puthari Thiruvappana festival (Parassinikadavu Ulsavam), the Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple festival is related to the harvest celebration of local people and every year the festival begins on 16th Vrischikham in the traditional Malayalam Calendar. During this harvest festival, people celebrate “puthari”. Puthari literally means “new rice” and during this ritual the local people will harvest their crops and the fresh grains are first offered to the deity of Parassinikadavu Muthappan – the Lord of Parassinikadavu. A grand ceremonial feast will be conducted at the temple for devotees.
Tourist attractions of Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple Festival
Some of the major attractions of the festival include colourful processions, Muthappan ‘Vellattam’ recital, Kalasam Ezhunnallath, traditional percussion concert, Muthappan Thiruvappana (next day morning), Kathakali, cultural programs, and fireworks at midnight.
How to reach Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple in Kannur
By Bus - Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple is just 20 km from Kannur town.
By Train - Kannur Railway Station, an important railhead in Konkan Railway, is the nearest railway station about 16 km from the temple.
By Flight - Karipur International Airport at Kozhikode is the nearest airport, about 93 km from Kannur town. Mangalore Airport is about 120 km away.
Nearby Tourist Attraction
The Parassinikadavu Snake Park which houses more than 150 varieties of snakes is situated nearby.
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The Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple Festival starts as per customary rituals at the Madamana Illam in
the morning. Also known as Puthari Thiruvappana festival (Parassinikadavu Ulsavam), the Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple festival is related to the harvest celebration of local people and every year the festival begins on 16th Vrischikham in the traditional Malayalam Calendar. During this harvest festival, people celebrate “puthari”. Puthari literally means “new rice” and during this ritual the local people will harvest their crops and the fresh grains are first offered to the deity of Parassinikadavu Muthappan – the Lord of Parassinikadavu. A grand ceremonial feast will be conducted at the temple for devotees.Tourist attractions of Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple Festival
Some of the major attractions of the festival include colourful processions, Muthappan ‘Vellattam’ recital, Kalasam Ezhunnallath, traditional percussion concert, Muthappan Thiruvappana (next day morning), Kathakali, cultural programs, and fireworks at midnight.
How to reach Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple in Kannur
By Bus - Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple is just 20 km from Kannur town.
By Train - Kannur Railway Station, an important railhead in Konkan Railway, is the nearest railway station about 16 km from the temple.
By Flight - Karipur International Airport at Kozhikode is the nearest airport, about 93 km from Kannur town. Mangalore Airport is about 120 km away.
Nearby Tourist Attraction
The Parassinikadavu Snake Park which houses more than 150 varieties of snakes is situated nearby.
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Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival
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