Gadhika also spelled as Gaddika is a tribal art form of the Adiya or Adiyor tribe belonging to the Scheduled Tribes of Wayanad district, Kerala, India. Gaddika is a ritual art form performed to cure disease and ward off miseries and evil eye. There are two variations of Gadhika, Nattu Gadhika, a public performance and Pooja Gadhika, which is purely ritualistic.
Gadhika also spelled as Gaddika is a tribal art form of the Adiya or Adiyor tribe belonging to the Scheduled Tribes of Wayanad district, Kerala, India. Gaddika is a ritual art form performed to cure disease and ward off miseries and evil eye. There are two variations of Gadhika, Nattu Gadhika, a public performance and Pooja Gadhika, which is purely ritualistic.
==Overview== Atiyor are one of the major tribal groups living in villages like Achukunnu, Kuppathote, Payyampally and Thrissileri in Wayanad district. They believe that sickness and suffering are caused by God's wrath. There are many customs and rituals practiced among the Adiyas who believe in witchcraft. Gaddika is a magical ritual performed by Adiyrs to cure disease and ward off miseries and evil eyes. Gaddika is also performed for the removal of ghosts affecting the locals and household members. Ceremonies are conducted under the leadership of the chief priest called Gaddikakaran. It is also believed that this is a ritual that heralds the arrival of goodness.
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