Kerala has a tradition of folk artist rituals associated with worship of Devi in the form of Bhadrakali. Mullu thara devi temple ,Sree bhadra kali & Kariam kali moorthy devi almighty gods.Though the deity is often referred to as Kali, it is the Bhadrakali form.
These rituals are performed in places of worship called Mulluthara (Mullu thara Devi temple)"Kavu" (roughly translated as grove) or in small temples. Besides the general welfare of the village, these rituals aim at warding off of such calamities like smallpox and other epidemic diseases. The ritual themes generally revolve around the triumph of Bhadrakali over the demon Daruka and other evil characters.
The dance forms are:Sree bhadra kali kalam,Sarpam thullal,Erzunnalethu....