Devotion to Sree Muthappan
A sacred setting for prayer, reflection and the living spiritual traditions connected with Sree Muthappan.
A sacred place in North Malabar
Where faith meets living tradition.
പുത്തൂർ അമ്പിടാട്ട് ശ്രീ മുത്തപ്പൻ മടപ്പുര
A place of devotion, ritual art and enduring tradition in Chendayad, near Panoor in Kannur, Kerala. Come discover the cultural heritage of Sree Muthappan and the Theyyam traditions of Malabar.
Devotion · Heritage · Community
A cherished part of North Kerala's ritual-art landscape.
A cherished part of North Kerala's ritual-art landscape.
✺FAITH
AND
TRADITION
AND
TRADITION
Puthur · ChendayadSree Muthappan Madappura
A place to pause and prayWelcome to a tradition
Welcome to a tradition
carried through generations.
Rooted in the devotional life of North Malabar, the madappura is associated with Sree Muthappan and the vibrant Theyyam heritage of the region.
Theyyam Heritage
Discover a distinctive ritual-art tradition through its powerful presence, expressive costume, music and ceremonial form.
Shared Community
A place connected to local memory, collective celebration and the cultural inheritance of Kannur's villages.
ശ്രീ മുത്തപ്പൻSree Muthappan
The sacred storyAn enduring bond
Explore the Theyyam Tradition ↗
An enduring bond
between faith & folklore.
ശ്രീ മുത്തപ്പന്റെ അനുഗ്രഹവും മലബാറിന്റെ തെയ്യം പാരമ്പര്യവും നിറഞ്ഞ പുണ്യസങ്കേതം.
The shrine is dedicated to Sree Muthappan, whose tradition is associated with two aspects: Thiruvappana, connected with Lord Vishnu, and Vellattam, connected with Lord Shiva. These devotional forms are deeply woven into the living ritual traditions of North Kerala.
For generations, Theyyam has been more than a performance: it is a powerful expression of belief, artistic skill, community memory and sacred identity.
LocationChendayad, near Panoor, Kannur
TraditionNorth Malabar ritual arts
The living heritage of MalabarRituals that hold
Rituals that hold
meaning beyond words.
Different ritual forms carry their own visual language, sacred significance and place in the ceremonial life of North Kerala.
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Muthappan Theyyam
& Muthappan Vellattam
Devotional forms associated with Sree Muthappan, expressed through distinctive ritual presentation, movement, costume and ceremony.
02
Thiruvappana Vellattam
A revered aspect of the Muthappan tradition, associated with Thiruvappana and the Vishnu connection in local devotional belief.
03
Bhagavathi Theyyam
& Bhagavathi Thira
Related regional ritual forms that reflect the breadth and richness of the Theyyam tradition in the Kannur–Malabar cultural landscape.
Rituals and ceremonial schedules vary. Please confirm the current programme with the shrine before travelling.
Lamp-lit devotion · North MalabarAnnual festivalA season of devotion.
A season of devotion.
A heritage renewed.
The annual Theyyam festival is typically associated with the Malayalam month of Kumbham. The shrine's ceremonial days bring together devotion, ritual art and community tradition.
Festival dates and the order of rituals can vary from year to year. For travel planning, please confirm the current dates and programme locally.
കുംഭം
Kumbham · Malayalam calendarFestival period traditionally associated with the annual observance
Please rely on announcements from the temple committee for confirmed festival dates, ritual schedules and any visitor guidance.
A glimpse of the sacred atmosphereThe glow of lamps.
The glow of lamps.
The spirit of tradition.
Explore devotional visual interpretations inspired by Kerala shrine architecture and North Malabar Theyyam artistry.
The Theyyam photographs are the original images supplied for this website and are displayed without AI regeneration or image alteration. The shrine and lamp atmosphere images are illustrative architectural visuals, not documentary photographs of this exact shrine.
Plan your visitMay your journey
May your journey
be filled with peace.
Find the madappura in Chendayad, near Panoor, in Kannur district. Before travelling for a festival or ritual, contact the shrine to confirm local arrangements.
Address
QJRC+P72, Cheruvanchery – Panoor Road,
Chendayad, Puthur, Kerala 670692
Contact number