Thiruvappan theyyam is seen especially in famous Madapuras during the annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival in Kannur and Kasaragod regions of Kerala. As per information, this is the theyyam of Muthappan form of Shiva. Thiruvappan Theyyam story is that of Muthappan – a very popular form of Mahadeva Shiva worshipped in Northern Kerala.
Devotees take blessing of theyyam for peace, prosperity and to overcome various health problems. It is believed that devotees find wishes fulfilled after offering prayers to Thiruvappan theyyam.
Thiruvappan Theyyam theyyam is annually worshipped at Kunduchira
kattil Atoota Madappura at Thalassery, Taliparamba Varadool Puthiyapurayil
Muthappan Madappura temple in Kannur, Kannur Maloor Erattengal Sree Koovaakkool
Vettakoru Makan Muthappan Madappura Ullilaal Bhagavathy temple, Ezhilode
Purachery Sree Muthappan Madappura temple, Kalliasseri Central Karikkattu Madappura
Muthappan temple, Kallyasseri Central Karikkattu Madappura Muthappan temple and
Kannur Edachovva Kakkad Therothu Madappura temple.