Muthappan and Thiruvappan are considered to be manifestations of Shiva and Vishnu, respectively.
Muthappan is the principal deity in the Parassinikadavu Sree Muthappan Temple and unlike other Theyyams which are seasonal Muthappan Theyyam is performed every day at Parassinikadavu Temple. Fish and toddy are used as an offering to Muthappan, and people of all castes, religions and nationalities are permitted to enter the temple and take part in the worship.
The ritual performers of Muthappan Theyyam belong to the Vannan community of Kerala. The Thiyya community performs the puja rituals and rites for Muthappan.
Though Muthappan is worshipped as a single deity, it represents an integrated or uniformed form of two Gods. Vishnu (with a fish-shaped crown) and Shiva (with a crescent-shaped crown).
A dog always accompanies Sree Muthappan. Dogs are considered sacred here, and one can see dogs in large numbers in and around the temple.
There are two carved bronze dogs at the entrance of the temple that are believed to symbolize the bodyguards of God. When the Prasad is ready, it is first served to a dog that is always ready inside the temple complex.
This is the only temple where theyyam is performed throughout the year.
Timing of Muthuppan and ThiruvappanaTheyyams at Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple: Every Year early morning and evening. Thiruvappana Theyyam is not performed on the following days
Full moon day of karkidakam and thulamThulam
1st to virchikam 15th
“Nira” day of the temple
when someone dies in Madappura family .
References
Travelkannur.com. (2019). Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages. [online] Available at: http://travelkannur.com/theyyam-kavu/parassinikkadavu-sree-muthappan-kshetram/ [Accessed 22 Oct. 2019].
Kerala Picnic Spot. (2019). Muthappan Theyyam | Thiruvappan Theyyam | Thiruvappana Vellattam. [online] Available at: http://www.keralapicnicspot.com/festivals/theyyam/muthappan-theyyam [Accessed 22 Oct. 2019].
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