💎 Hidden Gem📍 Cultural📍 Festival📍 Pilgrimage

Theyyam at Parassinikadavu

Kannur, Kerala, India

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Overview

The living god-dance of north Malabar — fire-crowned Theyyam performed dawn and dusk at the Muthappan temple on the Valapattanam river.

Why visit: The most electrifying ritual performance in India, daily.

Things to do

›Muthappan Theyyam
›River ghats
›Kavu shrine circuits
›Snake park nearby

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May (season); daily here

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half day

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