Gaddika is a ritual practiced by the Adiya tribal community living in Kerala's Wayanad district. Gaddika has two variants - Naattu Gaddika and Pooja Gaddika. The Pooja Gaddika is performed to help cure ailments and to ward off evil spirits. The Nattu Gaddika is performed in groups for the welfare and prosperity of the society.
Men dressed up in women's costumes are the performers who sing and dance. The songs are in praise of the community's gods. Thudi and cheeni are the percussion instruments used. The dance has attractive and rhythmic steps. Gaddika which was confined to the Adiya community was introduced to the outer world by the late PK Kalan, a social activist and Adiya community member.
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