Om Muthappan Namaha
Mantraॐ मुत्तप्पन नमः
Oṃ Muttappana Namaḥ
Meaning — Salutations to Muthappan.
Recited for: Daily remembrance, before travel and undertakings
Mantras & Slokas
All Muthappan chants →Om Sri Muthappana Swamine Namaha
Mantraॐ श्री मुत्तप्पन स्वामिने नमः
Oṃ Śrī Muttappana Svāmine Namaḥ
Meaning — Salutations to the blessed Lord Muthappan.
Recited for: Japa for protection and wellbeing of the family
Muthappan Thampurane Sharanam
Pooja Slokaമുത്തപ്പൻ തമ്പുരാനേ ശരണം
Muttappan Tampurāne Śaraṇaṃ
Meaning — Muthappan Thampuran, be my refuge.
Recited for: Refuge chant at the Madappura and during Theyyam
Main Deity
Muthappan
मुत्तप्पन्
Muthappan is a beloved folk deity of North Malabar, worshipped most famously at Parassinikkadavu, where the Theyyam form of the god is performed every day.
- Consort
- None (worshipped as an ascetic)
- Vahana
- Dogs
- Abode
- Parassinikkadavu and the kavus of North Malabar
History of Temple
Parassini Madappura Sree Muthappan Temple at Parassinikadavu, on the Valapattanam river in Kannur, worships Muthappan, a deity who combines aspects of Shiva and Vishnu. The temple is closely associated with the Thiyya community and is open to all.
Legend tells of Padikutty Amma, a devotee of Shiva, finding a baby floating in a basket of flowers and raising him; the child grew into the divine Muthappan. Worship here is offered through Theyyam performances, and dogs are honoured as the deity's companions.
Source: Wikipedia: Muthappan Temple — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muthappan_Temple
More temple histories →Notable sights
Daily Theyyam, river setting, and open worship for all devotees.
Daily pooja schedule
| Pooja | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nirmalyam | 05:00 | First darshan after the sanctum opens. |
| Usha Pooja | 06:30 | Morning worship with abhishekam. |
| Ucha Pooja | 11:30 | Midday offering. |
| Deeparadhana | 18:30 | Evening lamp ceremony. |
| Athazha Pooja | 19:30 | Final offering before the sanctum closes. |
Special poojas & sevas
Archana
Name chanting offering with flowers.
Bookable onlineMuthappan Pooja
Traditional offering to Muthappan accompanied by Theyyam.
Bookable onlineFestivals & occasions
Parassinikadavu Utsavam
20 Dec 2026 – 26 Dec 2026
Annual festival with Theyyam performances and processions.
Contributions & donations
Annadanam
Contribution towards the temple community meal.
Pooja Offering
Sponsor a pooja or offering at the temple.
Temple Maintenance
Support for upkeep of the temple and its precincts.
