Theyyam is a socio-religious ritual performed since remote times. It involves the elements of dance, mime and music.

There are various kinds of theyyam like the Raktha Chamundi, Kari Chamundi, Muchilottu Bhagavathi, Gulikan, Pottan and so on. Raktha Chamundi is an incarnation of Goddess Kali. It is one of the popular kinds of Theyyam.