Kathivanoor Veeran (also known as the Mandhappan Chekavar[1]) is a deity worshiped in North Malabar region in Kerala, India.

[2] 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.

[5] It is said that Mandappan, a resident of present-day Mangad in Kannur district was born with the blessings of goddess Chuzali.

[5] On the advice of his aunt, he starts an oil business and in the meantime meets and marries Velarkot Chemmarathi.

[6] When Mandappan heard that an army was coming from Kodagu to attack his village, he took up arms, saluted the deities and went to war.

[5] The specially prepared cell where Kathivanoor Veeran theyyam performs is made of banana and multi-colored dyes and sticks with fire and is known as Chemmarathi thara.

[5] Many girls of North Malabar region still worship Kathivanoor Veeran to get a healthy husband.

[9] The children's literature book Kathivanoor Veeran written by PRD regional deputy director E. V. Sugathan, and published by Kerala Balasahithya Institute was released on 17 October 2021.

[10] A film titled Kathivanur Veeran is being made under the banner of Sree Mookambika Communications, which was started by a group of Gulf Malayalees.