During the annual festival at the Valliyurkkavu temple in Mananthavady, Wayand, the Adyar people gather to trade services with landlords.

They are mostly agricultural laborers in coffee plantations and tea estates, although some are employed by the Forest Department or in other occupations.

Yerevan tribals believe in magic, and are animists, although they still perform worship to Hindu deities like Chamundeswariamma and Kaveriamma.

[4] There are many customs and rituals practiced among the Adiyas who believe in witchcraft.

[5] Gadhika is a ritual dance form performed by them to cure disease, ward off miseries and evil eye, and safe delivery of child.