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	Muthappan temple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Muthappan is also the theyyam performed in the famous Parassinikkadavu temple 16 km north of Kannur town.
		This temple is in the banks of Valapattam river.
		He was a great hunter and would skin the animals that he killed and wear their skins as clothes.
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		Muthappan Temple, Parassinikkadavu - 25 km from Kannur town.
		The idol of the deity is ceremoniously taken from one temple to the other temple at the opposite shore during the annual temple festival.
		Most of the larger temples in Kerala have its outer wall fixed with an array of oil lamp holders.
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		Of archaeological importance are the ruins of a large fort with a deep moat hewn from laterite and the Kattil Madam temple, a domed structure of granite slabs on the Pattambi-Guruvayur road.
		Lokanarkavu: A temple frequently alluded to in the northern ballads or the ‘Vadakkanpattu’ of Kerala.
		The famous Mannarassala temple devoted to the serpent deity is a rare phenomenon of worship.
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		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.
		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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	Everything about Kannur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Kannur is known as the land of looms and lores, because of the number of looms functioning in the district and festivals held in Temples.
		The deity of the temple is Sree Krishna.
		The temple is regarded as one of the 108 ancient Shiva temples of Kerala.
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		Parassinikkadavu temple is situated 18 kms North of Kannur and it stands on the banks of the Valapattanam river.
		The temple is situated 20 km from Kannur, near Taliparambu town on the National Highway.
		The annual temple festival, usually held in March, is a colourful event.
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	India Information >> Kerala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		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.
		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.
		The temple is also a popular destination for travellers and pilgrims to savour the charm of Theyyam, a ritual that is performed here on a daily basis.
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	Pilgrim Centers - Kerala Global Dot Com
		The square Sreekovil is the sacred sanctum sanctorum of the temple, housing the main deity.
		A temple frequently alluded to in the northern ballads or the ‘Vadakkanpattu’ of Kerala.
		A prominent Jain temple devoted to Ananthanatha Swami, one of the prominent Jain Saints.
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		The three rock art caves in the temple premises are artfully engraved with beautiful carvings and fascinating murals.
		The temple, constructed in the middle of a lake, is uniquely picturesque.
		Location: This temple at Adoor- is situated in picturesque surroundings on the southern banks of the river Payaswini.
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		The Shastras, the ancient texts on architecture, classify temples into three different orders; the Nagara or ‘northern’ style, the Dravida or ‘southern ‘ style, and the Vesara or hybrid style which is seen in the Deccan between the other two.
		Going round the temple must be done along with chanting prayers of the concerned deity step by step without moving hands.
		After completing the rounding enter the temple through the southern side of the flag post and big balikkal and worship the homakunda, then enter through eastern door and prostrate before Siva by the left side, touch and worship the Nandikeswara on his rear side.
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		According to tradition, the main abode of Muthappan was Puralimala near Mattannur. The story goes that Muthappan appeared in the form of a child before one Padikutti Amma. The child had an insatiable appetite for liquor, fish and meat and became a nuisance to the family was therefore turned out from the house.
		The temple is generally known as the Brass Pagoda from the copper sheeting of its roof.
		It is situated on a raised ground in the midst of paddy fields and was built by raising funds from the rich and the poor alike.
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	YourArt.com >> Encyclopedia >> Kannur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The famous Sree Krishna Temple at Kadalayi is situated at a distance of 5 Km from Kannur Town is an important Temple.
		The Kadalayi Fort and Sree Krishna Temple were quite famous.
		The remnants of the fort and the temple are still seen in Mopila Bay.
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		Jain temple, Palakkad - The Jain temple at Palakkad, the ancient temple situated at Jainimedu, is one of the few places in Kerala where the vestiges of Jainism have survived.
		Parassinikkadavu Muthappan Temple in Kannur district is a rare place where one can see the performance of Theyyams, almost everyday irrespective of the season.
		The temple with brilliant architecture is situated near Kanhangad in Kannur district.
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	Globes Travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Brihadeeshwara temple is unique in every sense; it is one of the biggest temples in south India, it displays an off the track architectural style, the tower over sanctum is unusually high(64.8mtr)is designed in such a way that the shadow of cupola never falls on the ground
		Sangameswar temple is situated at the confluence of rivers Bhavani and Cauvery.
		Theyyam dances a ritual dance at Parassinikkadavu temple is famous Bakel fort gives panoramic view of coat line is one of the must see places.
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		The Thirunakara Temple situated in the heart of Kottayam and dedicated to Lord Siva is also famous for the grandeur of its traditional architecture.
		The Oachira Temple is the venue of the famous Oachirakkali (Oachira dance) held in June, a sort of ancient choreographed mock battle.
		This Mural- rich temple is a typical example of the superior craftsmanship and dexterity of the architects of ancient Kerala.
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	BizHat.com - Tourist Guide of Kannur district of Kerala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Sundareswara Temple was established in 1908 and is dedicated to Lord Shiva (the Destroyer in the Hindu Holy Trinity of Creator-Preserver-Destroyer).
		The ancient Mavilakavu Temple is located at a distance of 5 miles from Kannur.
		The temple is known for its ritual art form "Muthapan Theyyam", performed everyday in the early mornings and evenings.
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	BizHat.com - Hindu Festivals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		An important festivity associated with temple festivals in the Kollam and Alleppy districts is the Kettukazcha or Kutirakettu.
		The Lokanarkavu Bhagavathi Temple is a temple frequently alluded to in the Northern Ballads or the Vadakkanpattu of Kerala.
		The idol of the temple is believed to be self- manifested and the annual festival is held in March.
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	Keralam . com :: True Sentiments of Kerala
		Within the premises of the temple, there is a historic jack fruit tree, known as Ammachi Plavu, in the hollow of which, Marthanda Varma is believed to have hid himself and escaped death at the hand of enemies.
		The Shiva Temple and the ruined remnants a large fort, around which is a deep moat hewn from laterite, are notable cultural monuments here.
		Legend goes that the temple was built by the local Kanjoor Namboodiri family at a place where Harijan called Chathan found a stone bleeding while he was sharpening his knife on it.
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	At this temple, prasad is baked fish and toddy- The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		At this temple, prasad is baked fish and toddy
		hence, in his temple, the main `prasadam' is baked fish and toddy.
		the ezhavas, whose spiritual guru is sri narayana guru, worship muthappan at the temple.
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	Kannur - Visit Kannur Beaches, Fort and Temples
		Parassinikadavu, a temple in Kannur, is open to all and is the only place where one can see the famous art form of Theyyam performed everyday.
		This temple where the main deity is "muthappan" is one of the famous centers of worship.
		The Muthappan temple has been built in a very scenic location by the banks of a river.
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	Kannur-Destination Kerala
		Kannur is the land of theyyam, a traditional temple art.
		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.
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		The Thiruvangad temple other wise known as brass Pagode, is dedicated to Sree Rama, Sree Jaganath Temple is next in importance.
		This temple dedicated to Siva was consecrated in February 1908 AD by the great religious reformer Sree Narayana Guru.
		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 centre of attraction to both foreign and domestic tourists.
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		The temples nonconformist nature is also evident in the unusual custom of offering dried fish and toddy to the deity.
		Sri Subrahmanya Temple, Peralassery is situated on the Kuthuparamba route 15kms from Kannur.
		From Thalassery, Subrahmanya Swamy Temple at Payyanur, Kalarivatukal Temple near Valapattanam River and Sri Rama Temple at Thiruvangad, is one of the oldest Temple in Thalassery.
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		The remnants of the temple and fort are still seen in Moppila bay.
		Palotukavu Temple is located at a panoramic site in Azhikode, 6 kms from Kannur, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as 'Matsya' (Fish).
		The origin of the Muthappan temple is connected to the appearance of a child who roamed the region with a string of interesting incidents and later vanished without a trace.
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	Everything about Consort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		In the state of Kerala, India, the Nambudiri Brahmin caste traditionally practices henogamy, in which only the eldest son in each family is permitted to marry.
		The couple is then believed to be bound to each other in marriage throughout eternity if they live according to their covenants made in the ceremony.
		Parassinikkadavu is also noted for the famous Muthappan temple where people go for worshipping Sree Muthappan.This is the only temple in Kerala where a Theyyam performance is a daily ritual offering.
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		While most of them remained in Central Kerala, where the Kalluvazhi style of Kathakali is still popular, Sadanam Ramankutty Nair migrated to northern Kerala to become the chieftain of the Sree Muthappan Kathakali Yogam of Parassinikkadavu Temple near Taliparamba, Kannur.
		It was while working as the chief instructor at the Sadanam that he moved to Parassinikkadavu, in 1980.
		Ramankutty Nair shifted to Parassinikkadavu at a time when only certain stories like `Duryodhanavadham,' `Dakshayagam' and `Ambharishacharitam,' were popular in northern Kerala.
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		It Is one of the known snake parks in the country.
		This temple, which dates back to the 10th century, is an example of medieval temple architecture.
		Sri Muthappan Temple stands on the banks of the Valapattanam river.
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		Upon arrival at Guruvayur - the Temple Town of Kerala, check in to the Regal AC Room of a three star Hotel, "Hotel Sopanam Heritage".
		Tirunelly Temple is a marvel of Temple Architecture.
		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.
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		Claiming that the mosque was built after destroying an ancient temple, the VHP has served an ultimatum on the Archaeological Survey of India to allow regular puja or 'face the consequences'.
		However, a number of devotees feel that the Sree Krishna Temple, one of the richest temples in the country, should not be at the mercy of the rich and the famous to improve its facilities.
		VHP general secretary Praveen Togadia said the schedule for construction of the Ram temple would be decided at a three-day meeting of the 'dharma sansad' during the Kumbh Mela at Allahabad.
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		Visits to these temples are a gruesome reminder of our times where the depressing Salvador Dalis and 'Guernica 's happen to be what we are destined to treasure for the coming generations.
		The charm about most of the temple festivals in Kerala is that it follows rigth after your summer exams.
		The expansive temple was desolate, damp and creepingly silent.
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