Kaikottikkali spreads the message of joy and also brings out the emotions of a married woman towards her beloved and of the unmarried woman longing for one. The dance form involves very graceful and simple steps that highlights the essence of Kerala's beauty. The tune and the lyrics are very sweet, simple and are related in many ways to everyday life. Kummi and Kolattam are some other forms of this dance.

They sing and dance to the rhythm of clapping hands. Well-versed padams of Kathakali and Mohiniyatttam come alive in Thiruvathirakkali with a folk accent.