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Sree Muthappan (Malayalam: ശ്രീ മുത്തപ്പൻ, Kannada: ಮುತ್ತಪ್ಪ್) is a Thiyya clan Kuladaivam deity commonly worshiped in the Kannur, Kasargod, Kozhikode, Malapuram region of Kerala and Coorg region of Karnataka in India.[1][2] Muthappan is worshipped as a single deity but he is considered as the personification of two divine figures— the Thiruvappan or Valiya Muttapan (Vishnu) and the Vellatom or Cheriya Muttapan (Shiva).[3] Muthappan vellattam Affiliation Hinduism Abode Kunnathurpadi WeaponSpear, Bow and arrow and swordMountWild hound (hunting dogs) The shrine where Muthappan is worshipped is called Madappura.The Parassinikadavu Madappura is the most important.[4] Practices in Muthappan temples are quite distinct from those in other Hindu temples of Kerala.The Worshipping system is according to Shakteyam where Panja-ma-kara are offered, sometimes including madyam (Toddy) and mamsam (flesh-fish). The main liturgy is a ritual enactment of Muthappan, performed daily at the Parassinikadavu temple. Most temples in Kerala do not allow non-Hindus to enter; Muthappan temples are said to be much more liberal in this regard. Muthappan is the principal deity in the ritualistic Theyyam dance (Muthappan Theyyam) performed in the famous Parassinikkadavu temple. The ritual performers of Muthappan Theyyam belong to the Vannan community of Kerala. The puja rituals and rites for Muthappan are performed by the Thiyyar community.[5]