muthappan The Legend

muthappan The Legend

The story of Muthappan is a legendary one, deeply rooted in the cultural and religious heritage of North Malabar, Kerala. Here's a brief summary:

Muthappan was a powerful and wise deity who was born to a Brahmin couple, Vadakkini and Vadakkilurambi, in the village of Kunnathur Padi. He was a manifestation of Lord Shiva and Vishnu, and his birth was a result of their blessings.

As a young man, Muthappan was known for his extraordinary strength, courage, and kindness. He roamed the hills and forests, helping the poor and oppressed, and fighting against injustice.

One day, while wandering in the forest, Muthappan came across a group of people suffering from a severe drought. He shot an arrow into the ground, and a spring of water gushed out, quenching the thirst of the people and their animals.

This miracle earned him the respect and devotion of the people, who began to worship him as a deity. Muthappan continued to roam the land, performing miracles and helping those in need.

Eventually, he arrived at Parassini, where he shot another arrow, and a Madappura (temple) was built at the spot where the arrow fell. This became his main abode, and people from all over came to worship him and seek his blessings.

Muthappan's story is a testament to his compassion, strength, and wisdom, and his legacy continues to inspire and protect the people of North Malabar to this day.

The story of Muthappan is a legendary one, deeply rooted in the cultural and religious heritage of North Malabar, Kerala ¹ ². Here's a brief summary:

*Birth and Early Life*

Muthappan was born to a Brahmin couple, Vadakkini and Vadakkilurambi, in the village of Kunnathur Padi. He was a manifestation of Lord Shiva and Vishnu, and his birth was a result of their blessings.

*The Liberation*

Muthappan was there for the liberation of such downtrodden people. The Couple Ayyankara Devan and Padikutty anthrajan of the famous Ayyankara Illam of North Malabar had been living in aject sorrow and agony due to their having had no child long years after their marriage.

*Growth and Superhuman Powers*

The child got as boon was taught Vedas and Epics and as per acharya norms was converted to a Brahmin following the ritualistic pattern called ‘upanayanam’. But when the child grew up he started showing Super human powers.

*Journey and Legacy*

With bow and arrow as mighty weapon, Muthappan with his entourage set off to the forest with a great pack of hunting dogs. They reached the pinnacle of a hill called Kunnathur paddi. Muthappan continued his triumphant journey organizing the poor and downtrodden against the hegemony of the Brahmins. He crossed swords with the Ottawa King who had ben ruling paralegal and defeated him and annexed his land where he built 308 Madappuras and innumerable podikkalams thereby reinforcing his dominion over the king. He pillaged several barn houses and distributed the grains to the poor.

*Worship*

The worshipping place of Muthappan is called Madappura. Many Madappuras are there in North Malabar .Of all such Madappuras; Parassani Madappura is the most prominent. Here Muthappan devotees of Muthappan who throng here being supplied with Tea, steamed pear and a small piece of coconut. Relief and consolation is accorded to all devotees of Muthappan who come here and conolation is accorded to all devotees of Muthappan who come here and after the lighting of the lamp called Deeparadhana.