Muniappan Temple
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Deity: Sree Muthappan Place: Vijayapuri Tamil Nadu
Muniappan Temple. Dedicated to Sree Muthappan. Located in Vijayapuri.
- Primary Deity
- Sree Muthappan
- Address
- Mettuputhur, Kalliambudur, Perundurai, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638056, India
History
The Parassini Madappura Sree Muthappan temple is located at Parassinikadavu in Anthoor municipality on the banks of the Valapattanam river in Kannur district, Kerala. It is a temple of the Thiyya community. The principal deity is Sree Muthappan, whose divinity is presented as a ritualistic theyyam enactment in two versions called Thiruvappan and Vellattam. According to local tradition, the presiding deity is a manifestation of Lord Shiva.
Spiritual Significance
The presiding deity is considered a manifestation of Lord Shiva, with divinity presented through ritualistic theyyam enactments.
- Nearest City: Kannur (20 km)
Unique Rituals
- Theyyam enactment in two versions called Thiruvappan and Vellattam
Associated Legends
- The presiding deity is a manifestation of Lord Shiva