An art form practised among Adiya community in Wayanad district, Gadhika is mainly performed for curing illness, safe delivery of child or as part of any ritual. In the dance-drama, while musicians play wind instruments and drums, the artistes move rhythmically to the music. The tribal community believes that all illness and problems in life break out when Gods are angry. Gadhika is performed to please the Gods, and get a cure for the illness.