Highland Sree Muthappan Temple, located at Payyambalam on the Kannur - Alavil - Valapattanam Road, Kannur, is a renowned temple dedicated to Lord Sree Muthappan, a beloved deity worshipped across North Kerala. The temple has no sub-deities and serves as a vibrant spiritual centre for devotees seeking the blessings of Sree Muthappan. The temple's major annual celebrations include the Prathishta Dinam and Thiruvappana Maholsavam, observed every year on April 6 and 7. A special feature of the temple is the regular Muthappan Vellattam conducted every Saturday, drawing large numbers of devotees. The temple also conducts the sacred Malayirakkal ritual, followed by Annadanam (community feast) at 1:00 PM, reflecting more the temple's commitment to preserving traditional customs and serving the community through its Madappura.