Ezhuthachan (caste)
Ezhuthachan(, , '), also known as Kadupattan(, , ') is a caste native to the Indian state of Kerala. It is classified as an Other Backward Class by the Government of India under its system of positive discrimination.
Nileshwar Muthappan Madappura
One interesting story relating to the God Muthappan is about the Nileshwar Muthappan Madappura. The Sree Muthappan temple near National Highway No 17 in Nileshwar has a rich heritage. It tells philosophical, devotional and educational importance of Nileshwar. There is an interesting story regarding the construction of Sree Muthappan Temple. An elder member of the "Koroth family" regularly visited the place now known as the Muthappan temple and drank "madhu" (toddy), an intoxicating drink. He was a famous scholar and got the title "Ezhuthachan" for his commendable achievement as a teacher. Before drinking "madhu" as a devotee, he poured a few drops of "madhu" on the nearby jackfruit tree for the god Muthappan. He regularly repeated the practice. Several years after the death of the above-mentioned scholar, the natives experienced serious troubles and they called on an astrologer for assistance. The astrologer revealed that as a result of the regular practice of giving "madhu" to the god Muthappan, the God started residing there. After the death of the scholar, he did not get the "madhu" and so started creating disturbances in the area. Then the natives erected a Muthappan temple there. "Koroth family" got the right of "Koymma" [patron] in the temple.