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There are places of worship considered important in the Kannur district. Kannur District (Malayalam: കണ്ണൂര്‍ ജില്ല) is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala, India. The town of Kannur is the district headquarters, and gives the district its name.

Kottiyoor Temple located at Kottiyoor, is one of the a famous Lord Shiva temple of North Malabar. This temple is located approximately 50 km From Kottayam Malabar. This Shiva Temple also known as the Kasi of South (Dakshina Kaasi). Authentic name of this temple is Thruchherumana Kshetram, the temple is prominently known as Ikkare Kottiyoor. Kottiyoor temple is located near Kelakam.The temple is located in the Kottiyoor Wild life Sanctuary(23rd WLS of Kerala). The main attraction is the yearly pilgrimage lasting 27 days called Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam, commemorating the Daksha Yaga, but during the time of pilgrimage the Thruchherumana Kshetram ('Ikkare Kottiyoor Temple') will be closed. The shrine having the Swayambhu linga on the other bank of the Vavali river is only opened during the time of pilgrimage. The pilgrimage is attended by thousands of devotees.

Thalassery is the nearest rail head, Kannur, Mahe and Vatakara railway stations can also be opted. Kozhikode (Calicut) Airport is the nearest airport.

Sree Muthappan is the most popular God in the North Malabar. Muthappan is (also a theyyam) performed in the famous Muthappan temple in Parassinikkadavu 16 km north of Kannur town.

Parassinikkadavu Sree Muthappan Temple is situated 18 km away from Kannur on the banks of Valapattanam river. The temple is dedicated to Lord Muthappan, believed to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva. This is the only Temple in Southern India where offering to the God is Fish. Also fish Prasadam is given to devotees. All devotees who eat non-vegetarian food must visit this Temple for blessings. This is also the only temple in Kerala where the Folk art form of North Malabar's 'Theyyam' is presented daily. Toddy and dried fish are the main offerings in this temple, besides boiled grams and fresh tea. Meals as lunch and dinner are provided to the devotees daily. Facility for boating is also available here. Vismaya Water Theme Park and Parassinikkadavu Snake Park is situated near the temple.

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