Anthoor Muthappan Temple – Guide
Anthoor Muthappan Temple is a temple located in Parassinikadavu in Anthoor which is about 10 km away from Valapattanam on the banks of river Taliparamba and 16 km away from Kannur city in Kannur district, Kerala. The main deity of this temple is Sri Muthappan which is a form of Lord Shiva. Muthappan is believed to be a manifestation of Lord Shiva himself in the hunter form.
History of this Temple
It is believed about the deity of Anthoor Muthappan Temple that deity do most of all he struggled to protect the downtrodden and the weak. Country liquor and fish are offered to Lord Muttappan deity and it is distributed among all their devotees. That temple also for Theyyam. It is considered famous and it is also a ritual art and it is performed daily.
Best time to visit Anthoor Muthappan Temple
The main festival celebrated in Anthoor Muthappan Temple is Puthari Vellattu. This festival is celebrated in the month of march. Another festival celebrated in this temple is Puthari Thiruvappana which is the festival associated with harvest season of the region.
Anthoor Muthappan Temple Timings
Anthoor Muthappan Temple opens at 5:30 AM in the morning and close at 10:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 7:00 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 9:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 05:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 07:00 AM & 09:00 PM |
| Sunday | 05:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 07:00 AM & 09:00 PM |
| Monday | 05:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 07:00 AM & 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 05:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 07:00 AM & 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 05:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 07:00 AM & 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 05:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 07:00 AM & 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 05:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 07:00 AM & 09:00 PM |
Places to visit near this temple
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
This temple is dedicated to Padmanabhaswamy. This temple is located at a distance of just few kms away from the Muthappan Temple.
Tali Temple Kozhikode
This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the Muthappan temple.
Mannarshala Nagraj Temple
This temple is dedicated to nagraj. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the Muthappan temple.
Antapura lake
This lake is located at a distance of about few kms away from the temple in right side of the City.
Thiruneli temple
This temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu. This temple is located at the waynad valley which is few kms away from the Muthappan temple.
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How to reach Anthoor Muthappan Temple
By Air- The nearest airport from Anthoor Muthappan Temple is Karipur international airport which is at a distance of 110 km away from the temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Anthoor Muthappan Temple is Kanur railway station which is at a distance of 16 km away from the temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- To reach this temple you have to first reach the Kunur district bus stop and from there you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
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