Yakshi Kolam is a kind of Padayani Kolam. There are different types of Yakshi Kolams such as Sundara, Anthara, Ambara, Arakki, Erinaga, Ayali, Maya, Kolana, Muyali, Kodiyana, Thoomozhi and Kala yaksh, all differs in style, performance and costume.

Maya Yakshi kolam represents the Goddess of both creation and destruction while Kaala Yakshi is the most terrible of all Yakshi kolams.The Goddess of Sky is represented through Akasha Yakshi. A curtain is used for the advent of Akasha Yakshi to the arena.