Kathivanoor Veeran
Kathivanoor Veeran ( Also known as the Mandhappan Chekavar) is a deity worshiped in North Malabar region in Kerala, India. The word 'Veeran' in Malayalam means 'Hero' in English. According to the myths, the Kathivanoor Veeran is apotheosis of Thiyya warrior Mandappan Chekavar. Mandappan's life and his transformation into god are still active in the folklore of Kolathunadu region, and is practiced as theyyam in various temples in present-day Kannur and Kasaragod districts. Kathivanoor Veeran Theyyam is one of the most popular Theyyams in North Malabar. Women of North Malabar region worship Kathivanoor Veeran to get a healthy husband. Myth Mandappan Chekavar (also spelled as Mannappan) who later became the deity Kathivanoor Veeran was born to huge landlord Kumarachan of Mangad Methaliyillam house and Chaki Amma of Parakayillam house. It is said that Mandappan, a resident of present-day Mangad in Kannur district was born with the blessings of goddess Chuzali. He was skilled in martial arts, and wanted to become a warrior. Instead of going to work, he hunted deer and quail in the woods with his friends. Although Kumarachan forbids the family from giving rice and milk to his son, who is not working, mother Chaki secretly gave him