A war dance which is the legacy of an ancient past. The dance is performed in circles and the dancers utter wild war cries as it gathers momentum. The group formations are many and varied and the power and variety of rhythm exquisite.

There is steeping, hopping and squatting; every movement keeps perfect time with the strokes of the sticks which the dancers hold in their hands. Unique for its footwork and the striking of sticks which very closely resmbles the movements of the sword and the shield in ancient duels in Kerala. This dance is also known as kampadi kali and koladikali or kolkali

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