Muthappan Temple, Hindu temple in Kannur district, India

Parassini Madappura Sree Muthappan Temple stands at Parassinikadavu in Anthoor municipality, on the west bank of the Valapattanam river, facing east. The entrance is reached by hairpin bends and steps from the main road; the river lies in front, so there is no direct entry from that side. The Devaswom office is in the southern row on the west side, and the choroonu centre in the northern row.

The temple belongs to the Thiyya community and is tied to the legend of Muthappan, a divine child raised at Ayyankara in Eruvessi who left home after conflicts over hunting and meat, wore a poykannu eye-shield, and travelled through Malabar villages including Parassinikadavu. The site is also linked to the toddy-tapper Chantan, whom Muthappan cursed and later restored after Chantan's wife promised annual rituals.

The daily Theyyam enactment lets devotees speak their troubles directly to the Muthappan costume and receive replies, a practice that draws pilgrims from across Kerala. Offerings include fish, meat and toddy, and dogs are treated as divine: dog idols stand on both sides of the temple entrance because a dog followed Muthappan on his journey.

The temple stands on the west bank of the Valapattanam river, facing east, but the river blocks direct entry from the front; access is from the west side, where hotels, lodges and shops are, via hairpin bends and then a flight of steps down to the gate. The shrine is open from 5 AM to 8 PM without closing during the day. Thiruvappana and Vellattam are enacted daily from about 5.45 to 8 AM and again from 6.30 PM.

Unlike most other Hindu temples, the site accepts fish and fermented palm drink as offerings to the deity. After rituals, a communal meal is served to all visitors regardless of their background.