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Its
a popular belief the the God Sree Mutthappan will not let down
those who take refuge in him and cannot stand betrayal. People
from all walks of life come here and get his blessings before
venturing in to any enterprise. Lord Mutthappan protects his
devotees and come to their help whenever the faithful are in
danger. The prayers of devotees would be heard and answered
and there are thousands of people who testify this. The Lord
has a hunter's attire and carries with him a bow and arrow and
has canines as companions. There are devotees to Sree Muthappan
from all religious beliefs and backgrounds and the God is equally
compassionate . Many rituals are associated with the Temple
and the 'Theyyam' dance is one in which, the 'Theyyam' or 'dancer'
impersonates the God and speaks in his language. It is believed
this God-impersonate has the powers to offer solutions to the
problems faced by devotees and this is done by verbally pronounced
cures. The performances begin early in the morning and devotees
come this time and unburden their hearts and tell their problems
to the God. In the morning there are two Theyyams or Thiru Roopams
(sacred appearance), one representing 'Thiruvappan' and the
other, 'Vellattom'. The Madayan or chief priest designate receives
'Roopam' or images with Kalasam and music. After a courtesy
talk with the priest the Ttheyyam" begins 'Thiru Nrithham'
or sacred dance performance by observing all traditions. At
the end of this the Ttheyyam' becomes fully "possessed"
and transforms itself to the deity impersonating. Later, the
devotees are called one by one, listened to and predictive cures
are offered to their grievances. |
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