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| PARASSINIKKADAVU
FESTIVAL |
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| Celebrated In
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Kannur, Kerala |
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| Centre of
Activity :
Parassini Madappura, Parassinikkadavu |
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| Unique Feature
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Celebrated throughout the year. |
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| Ritual
Offering :
Theyyam |
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| Parassini Madappura is perhaps
the only shrine in Kerala to celebrate a festival round the year. The
'Utsavam', the festival begins in December. 'Theyyam', the ritual offering here
is performed every morning and evening by the priest who is called 'Madayan'. |
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Located on the banks of the
river Valapattanam (Belipattanam) at Parassinikkadavu, 16 kms from Kannur town,
the shrine is dedicated to Sree Muthappan, the hunter or 'Kiratha' incarnation
of Lord Siva.
The offerings and rituals are unique here. Toddy, an alcoholic drink extracted
from coconut palms is the main offering to the deity. |
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