Kolkali is a group dance form of the farming community in Kerala. Twelve to twenty four dancers move rhythmically in a circle around the ceremonial lamp, tapping the two feet long wooden sticks held in their hands. Kummattikali is a temple folk art and an awe inspiring mask dance. Kuthiottam is a ritual art exclusive to the Devi temples of South Kerala. A team of artistes perform this song and dance ritual.
Instrumental accompaniments are mainly percussions, ganjira, bells and chaplankatta.
Faces are painted and red curtains are used as partitions on the stage. This festival is a replication of the cultural extravaganza held every 12 years by the Zamorins of Malabar in the middle ages. Royal families, principalities and chieftains from all over Kerala used to participate in this great cultural event which was held on the grounds of the Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple at Ponnani in Malappuram. It is performed in Subramanya temples in South Kerala. Oppana is a Muslim bridal group dance.