Puthari Thiruvappana

The annual harvest festival of Puthari Thiruvappana is scheduled to take place on December 2, 2026, at the renowned Parassinikadavu Sri Muthappan Temple in the Kannur district of Northern Kerala. Situated gracefully on the banks of the Valapattanam River, this ancient pilgrim center stands out across South India for its highly distinctive, non-Brahmanical customs and inclusive philosophy that welcomes visitors of all backgrounds. Dedicated to the folk deity Sri Muthappan—an embodiment of Vishnu and Shiva—the festival marks a celebration where farmers present their newly harvested rice crops (puthari) to prepare a grand community feast. Throughout the festivities, regular ritualistic Theyyam performances allow devotees to interact directly with the deity's personification, while sacred temple dogs are honored alongside unconventional offerings of fish, meat, and toddy in an exceptional display of local folklore and warm hospitality. [1]