The Parassini Muthappan temple is a prime pilgrimage centre in North Kerala, situated in the district of Kannur, 20 km away from Kannur town, and serves as a quiet retreat. To have the darshan of the powerful deity incarnate here, devotees throng from different regions of India and the world. Such is the fame and magnetism this place has been attached to. The place is a well-known pilgrimage centre offering solace to the needy. It is surrounded by green hills and is stationed on the banks of a beautiful river away from the hustles and bustles of ordinary life. It is a popular more belief that the God Sree Muthappan will not let down those who take refuge in him and cannot stand betrayal. People from all walks of life come here and get their blessings before venturing into any enterprise. Lord Muthappan protects his devotees and comes to their help whenever the faithful are in danger. The prayers of devotees would be heard and answered and there are thousands of people who testify to this. The Lord has a hunter's attire and carries with him a bow and arrow and has canines as companions. There are devotees to Sree Muthappan from all religious beliefs and backgrounds and the God is equally compassionate. Many rituals are associated with the Temple and the Theyyam dance is one in which, the Theyyam or dancer impersonates God and speaks in his language. It is believed that this God-impersonate has the power to offer solutions to the problems faced by devotees and this is done by verbally pronounced cures. The performances begin early in the morning and devotees come at this time and unburden their hearts and tell their problems to God. In the morning there are two Theyyams or Thiru Roopams (sacred appearance), one representing Thiruvappan and the other Vellattom. The Madayan or chief priest designate receives Roopam or images with Kalasam and music. After a courtesy talk with the priest, the Theyyam begins Thiru Nrithham or sacred dance performance by observing all traditions. At the end of this, the Theyyam becomes fully possessed and transforms itself into impersonating the deity. Later, the devotees are called one by one, listened to and predictive cures are offered to their grievances.