Kummi is a folk dance, popular in Tamil Nadu and Kerala in India, danced mostly by South Indian women in circle.
In some places, it is very simple, with rhythmic clapping or beating of the drums.
Kummi songs became a popular addition to kuthiyottam festivities in modern times.
[2] The word "kummi" originated from the Tamil "kommai", referring to a dance with hand-clapping, at a time before instruments were invented.
[3] One village woman starts a popular song while others join in with singing and clapping to keep note of time.