Situated 20 km away from Kannur, in North Kerala, the Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple is located on the banks of the Valapatnam River and attracts people from all parts and sections of the society. Irrespective of religion and caste, thousands of devotees throng the place. This temple truly signifies the essence of "Vasudaiva Kutumbakam- the whole world is one family."

The origin of the Muthappan temple is associated with the appearance of a child who roamed the region with a string of interesting incidents and later vanished without a trace. Theses incidents up to the point of his disappearance made the people feel the divine presence of Muthappan (Siva), who immediately set up a place of worship, which is popularly known as the Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple.

The Parassinikadavu Muthappan temple is also a popular destination for travelers and pilgrims to savor the charm of Theyyam, a ritual that is performed here on a daily basis. Men adorning masks and colorful costumes perform this temple art form, which represents conflict between good and evil, with good ultimately emerging victorious over evil.