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  Parassinikkadavu Snake Park, Kannur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Parassinikkadavu Snake Park is committed to the preservation and conservation of snakes as most species of the reptile are on the verge of extinction.
There are about 150 varieties of snakes including the spectacled cobra, King cobra, Russel Viper, Krait and Pit Viper living in the park.
Parassinikkadavu is also noted for the famous Muthappan temple.
www.travel-kerala.com /dpre44.htm   (136 words)

  
  Parassinikkadavu
Parassinkkadavu is noted for the Parassinikkadavu Snake Park which is committed to the preservation and conservation of snakes as most species of the reptile are on the verge of extinction.
Parassinikkadavu is also noted for the famous Muthappan temple where people go for worshipping Sree Muthappan.
Tradition has it that for the Annual Festivial ('Ulsavam') of the Muthappan Temple at Parassinikkadavu to start a procession led by a male member of the "Thayyil" clan of Thayyil, Kannur begins from the family home and terminates at the main altar of the temple with a 'pooja' (prayer) to the Gods.
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 Parassinikkadavu Festival,Kerala Festival Tour,Festivals in Kerala - Kerala Travel Tourism Tours in Kerala, India
Parassinikkadavu Festival,Kerala Festival Tour,Festivals in Kerala - Kerala Travel Tourism Tours in Kerala, India
Parassini Madappura is perhaps the only shrine in Kerala to celebrate a festival round the year.
Toddy, an alcoholic drink extracted from coconut palms is the main offering to the deity.
www.kerala-travel-tours.com /festivals_of_kerala/parassinikkadavu_festival.html   (182 words)

  
 News | Gainesville.com | The Gainesville Sun | Gainesville, Fla.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Muthappan is also the theyyam performed in the famous Parassinikkadavu temple.
Sree Muthappan is believed to be the personification of two divine figures - Thiruvappana and Vellatom.
Tradition has it that for the Annual Festivial ('Ulsavam') of the Muthappan Temple at Parassinikkadavu to start a procession led by a male member of the "Thayyil" clan of Thayyil, Kannur begins from the family home & terminates at the main altar of the temple with a 'pooja' (prayer) to the Gods.
www.gainesville.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Sree_Muthappan   (359 words)

  
 Kavil Bhavan Yoga Nature Cure Centre
Visitors can also enjoy a boat ride with trees zooming around you; the wide river opening up to the blue expanse of the sea ahead.
On the way to Parassinikkadavu Temple is the snake park.
Open to all this is the only place where one can see the theyyam performed all around the year.
www.kavilbhavan.com /temples.html   (158 words)

  
 webindia123.com-cityguide-kannur-community
Parassinikkadavu temple is situated 18 kms North of Kannur and it stands on the banks of the Valapattanam river.
The DTPC provides pleasure boating through the river surrounded by lush greenery, near the temple.
The demonstration of snakes is held every hour at the snake park.
www.webindia123.com /city/kerala/kannur/worship.htm?cat=Places%20of%20Worship   (428 words)

  
 Calicut Medical Journal
PVS is associated with and supported by the Parassinikkadavu Snake Park which is situated nearby.
This is one of the few medical centers in India that has fairly detailed, long-term records of snakebite cases.
Their association with the Parassinikkadavu Snake Park gives them a valuable connection with people in the surrounding areas.
www.calicutmedicaljournal.org /2006/4/2/e2   (2537 words)

  
 The Animal Farm
K.A. In Parassinikkadavu, a sleepy hamlet 16 kms off Kannur town in northern Kerala, people haven’t stopped counting the bodies.
As on Thursday, the count shows 23 crocodile hatchlings, a monkey, a cobra, a white necked stork, one painted stork and a wood owl.
The only solace for a shocked public in Parassinikkadavu and in Kerala is that the killings in Kannur this time is restricted to animals.
www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/20001220/ian20077.html   (1312 words)

  
 Swagath Kerala :: Districts - Kannur
Madayil: The famous 12 century mosque at Madayil, a village 22 kms from Cannanore was built by Malik Ibn Dinar with white marble said to have been brought from Arabia.
Parassinikkadavu Snake Park: Parassinikkadavu Snake Park signifies the great role-played by snakes in keeping the ecology of nature.
The park is dedicated to preservation and conservation of snakes most of which are getting extinct gradually.
www.swagathkerala.com /html/kannur.htm   (225 words)

  
 Parassinikadavu Snakepark Kannur District Kerala India
Parassinikkadavu Snake park - Location: Parassinkkadavu about 16 km from Kannur town, Kannur district, north Kerala.
A research laboratory to extract venom from snakes is proposed here.
Parassinikkadavu Snake park - Nearest airport : Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about 93 km from Kannur.
www.naturemagics.com /india-kerala-travel/parassinikkadavu-snakepark-kannur-kerala.shtm   (193 words)

  
 :::          Welcome to Kannur - The Land of Ageless Charm ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Relics of an age, long gone by surround the Fort and continue to fascinate visitors old and young alike.
18 KM north of Kannur on the banks of the Valapattanam River, in a setting of great natural beauty, stands the Shri Muthappan Temple at Parassinikkadavu.
Open to all, this is the only place where one can see Theyyam performed all around the year.
www.kannur.com /Tourism.htm   (442 words)

  
 Kerala Elephant in india
The park is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of snakes, many species of which are getting extinct gradually.
Parassinikkadavu Snake Park signifies the great role played by Snakes in keeping the ecology of nature.
The park is dedicated to preservation and conservation of snakes, most of which are getting extinct gradually.
www.keraladaily.com /kerala/Kerala-Elephant.php   (1406 words)

  
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It is here the well known Sri Muthappan Temple and the Snake Park are located.
The Snake Park at Parassinikkadavu is situated 18 kms.
It Is one of the known snake parks in the country.
www.kannur.biz /Palaces.html   (879 words)

  
 Kannur - Visit Kannur Beaches, Fort and Temples
The place that is now looked upon as a pilgrim center was once a prison and later a currency mint.
Parassinikkadavu Temple - 20 kms away from Kannur
This temple where the main deity is "muthappan" is one of the famous centers of worship.
www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/kannur-tourism.php   (1112 words)

  
 The Pearl Spots-Tour package-Profile-Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort
On the way back to Hotel at Kannur, a visit to the Pappinissery Snake Park, the only one of its kind in the State and perhaps whole of India.
Also a visit to the Parassinikkadavu Temple, stands on the banks of a river, this pilgrim centre is famous for the Theyyam, the divine dance.
Theyyam is one of the most outstanding folk arts of Kerala and has its origin in the Northern parts of the State.
www.kairali.com /pearlspot.htm   (870 words)

  
 Come to Kannur
The same dresses, the same colours painted on, as of old can be seen even today.Theyyam offers a fascinating and novel experience to any visitor to Kannur.
Parassinikkadavu- 18 Kilometers north of Kannur on the banks of the Valapattanam river, in a setting of great natural beauty, stands the Sri Muthappan Temple at Parassinikadavu.
On the way to Parassinikkadavu temple is the Snake Park.The demonstration of snakes is held every hour at the Snake Park.
www.rijurag.com /kannur/temples.htm   (317 words)

  
 NTU Info Centre: Kannur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The other beach is called the Baby Beach (owing to its being smaller than its bigger neighbourhood!), and it also has the famous Angelos Fort adjacent to it.
Another famous landmark is the Snake Park at Parassinikkadavu, en route from Kannur to Taliparamba, 2 km from NH 17.
Here one gets to see a large genre of snakes and other small animals and there is even a live show, where trained personnel play and 'interact' with a variety of snakes, including cobras and vipers, and seek to quell mythical fears and superstitions about snakes.
www.nowtryus.com /article:Kannur   (463 words)

  
 Kannur, Information about Kannur, Kannur Tour
The centre has about 150 species of snakes housed in well maintained pits and glass cages.
The famous Parassinikkadavu Muthapan Temple on the banks of river Valapattanam is one of the important pilgrim sites of Kerala.
It is known for its ritual art form “Muthapan Theyyam”, performed everyday in the early mornings and evenings.
www.indovacations.net /english/Kannur_about.htm   (402 words)

  
 Cosmos Tours & Travels
Papanasini, the holy mountain spring believed to have divine cleansing powers to absolve the soul of all its sins, is situated nearby.
Parassinikkadavu: A scenic spot on the banks of the Valapattanam River.
The Madappura Sree Muthappan temple here is an important Hindu shrine.
www.cosmoskerala.com /attract_pilgrim.htm   (1671 words)

  
 Tourist Attractions in Kannur, Attraction in Kannur, Tour to Kannur, Tours of Kannur,Tour Packages in kannur
The Thiruvangad temple also known as brass Pagode is dedicated to Sree Rama.
On the way to the Parassinikkadavu Temple, 16 kms from Kannur, is the Snake Park, the only one of its kind in the state.
The snake Park set up by the Visha Chikista Kendra at Pappinisseri has been a center of attraction to both foreign and domestic tourists.
www.holidayshub.com /kerala-india-travel/kannur/tourist-attractions-of-kannur.html   (412 words)

  
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Kolacherry Village is located around 13KM North East of Kannur town.
Parassinikkadavu temple is only about 1 KM from Kolacherry.
Kolacherry is a beautiful place, with paddy farms, cocunut trees, rivers, small hills and nice people.
www.spiderkerala.com /kerala/my_village/VillageInfo.aspx?Village_Id=436   (105 words)

  
 North Kerala - Nileswaram
Permission is required to enter this privately owned island (100 metres away from the mainland at Dharmadam)
Parassinikkadavu is also noted for the famous Muthappan temple.This is the only temple in Kerala where a Theyyam performance is a daily ritual offering.
Malayala Kalagramam (MAKAM) is a centre for art and ideas which aims at providing children and youngsters a Kalari (stage) to practise and perform all forms of fine arts.
www.whereincity.com /india/kerala/north-kerala.php   (2187 words)

  
 The Peninsula On-line: Qatar's leading English Daily
Blame it on the tradition of ‘kalaripayattu’ (martial art form unique to Kerala), or the hardcore Marxists’ bid to retain their supremacy in the last Communist outpost, the northern-most districts have been marred by political killings in the past.
A drive down National Highway 17, the hinterland pulsates with drumbeats of theyyams — local oracles — in multi-coloured garbs- priests at the temple of Parassinikkadavu Muthappan who take bottles of toddy for offering and cadres of the Right and the Left vying for voter attention.
At several intersections, cadres of rival fronts came face to face yesterday, flexing their muscles in a show of strength.
www.thepeninsulaqatar.com /Display_news.asp?section=World_News&subsection=India&month=May2006&file=World_News200605022102.xml   (552 words)

  
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A private farm land owned by the famous artist, P. Punchithaya, blessed with nature, even flowing a small stream infront of his house creating marvelous waterfalls.
Parassinikkadavu Muthappan Temple in Kannur district is a rare place where one can see the performance of Theyyams, almost everyday irrespective of the season.
Theyyam is a unique ritualistic performing folk art of North Malabar, specifically Kannur and Kasaragod districts, the northernmost districts of Kerala.
www.welcomekerala.info /past.htm   (2070 words)

  
 Kannur - The Crown of Kerala   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Central Government has instructed the State Government to proceed with the land acquisition process and other formalities to expedite the Kannur Airport project.
The annual festival at Parassinikkadavu Temple began on December 2nd.
Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Honourable Minister of Tourism in his address announced that there will be a tourism circuit linking Kannur and Kasargod districts.
www.kannurtourism.org   (740 words)

  
 kannur SSA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Kannur, the capital of erstwhile Kolathiri Rajas has carved a niche in the socio-political history of the state.
The famous Bakel fort at Kannur,the Muthappan Temple of Parassinikkadavu are major tourist attractions.
Many folk art and dance forms have roots in the socio-religious culture of the district.
www.keralatelecom.com /CNN/kannurssa.html   (82 words)

  
 The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Nation
KANNUR, Dec 12 — Eighteen crocodiles, which were among the reptiles and animals impounded by forest officials at the Parassinikkadavu snake park here on Sunday, were found dead while being transported to a pond in the park, a top wildlife official said today.
Anupam Kher pleaded that on his part he had not committed any breach of the agreement either orally or in writing and that Zee had not raised such a grievance while terminating the contract.
KANNUR, Dec 12 (PTI) — Eighteen crocodiles, which were among the reptiles and animals impounded by forest officials at the Parassinikkadavu snake park here on Sunday, were found dead while being transported to a pond in the park, a top wildlife official said today.
www.tribuneindia.com /2000/20001213/nation.htm   (3578 words)

  
 India Together: Entertainment tax bonanza in Kerala - 04 November 2005
During the discussions on the ordinance in the Assembly, the main opposition party, CPI (M) made only a feeble criticism.
The party is itself linked with an amusement park, this one located on the banks of the Valapatnam river at Parassinikkadavu in Kannur district.
Ltd., list the CPI(M)'s Kannur District secretary as a member of their board, and the other members too are senior functionaries of the party.
www.indiatogether.net /2005/nov/eco-amusetax.htm   (1392 words)

  
 The Hindu : Engagements / Kannur : In Kannur Today
Malabar Natural History Society and Social Forestry Department: Ramachandran Kadannappally, MLA, inaugurates seminar on environmental problems being faced by Kattampally area, Kadankode Varam Mappila LP School, 10.30 a.m.
All Kerala Private College Teachers' Association: Workshop on revamping teacher education curriculum, Government Engineering College, Parassinikkadavu, 9 a.m.
North Malabar Gramin Bank (NMGB) Staff and Officers' Congress: Commemoration of the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, near NMGB head office, 10 a.m.
www.hindu.com /2006/11/19/stories/2006111912040300.htm   (170 words)

  
 Dental Tourism- About Kerala
Formerly a major port area, Kannur is now a city known for its handloom and beedi industries.
Muzhappilangad, Payyambalam, Meenkunnu and Kizhunna beaches, Muthappan Temple at Parassinikkadavu, St.Angelo’s fort, Bekal fort, Dharmadam island, Pazhassi dam and Gardens, Ezhimala, Paithal Mala, Aralam wild life sanctuary, Arakkal palace are some of the never-to-miss places in Kannur.
There are over 40 kalaries-arenas of martial art spread around the district.
www.dentaltourism.co.in /kerala.html   (168 words)

  
 The Hindu : Spirit of inquiry
In each school, two students are awarded prizes, and to reduce bias, one person assesses all the answer-scripts of a particular school.
District winners compete at the State level for a gold medal given by the Parassinikkadavu temple in Kannur.
It supplements conventional tests and fills a gap in our education system.
www.thehindu.in /thehindu/quest/200303/stories/2003030800380100.htm   (389 words)

  
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