Chozhikali, also spelled as Chozhi Kali, is a folk dance popular in Central Kerala, India.

[1] Chozhikali is a ritual dance form performed by the Hindu community of present-day Palakkad and Thrissur districts.

[2] It is believed that Chozhikali is when demons of Lord Shiva enter the houses to see if those taking the fast are sleeping at night.

[2] The leaves on the face are shifted to both sides and a mask of Areca palm petiole is placed, followed by banana shoots being tied around the arms and legs.

[2] After finishing the performance the family will send the group away with rice, fruit, water, clothes and Dakshina (money).

Kudachozhi is performed by holding a palm leaf umbrella in one hand and a bamboo stick in the other as a sword and shield.

[2] Chozhi, demons of Goddess Parvati, are believed to be able to ward off heat illnesses and contagious diseases.

[2] Chozhikali is now defined as a subaltern art that satirically recreates the world of inequalities experienced during feudal times.