In the original myth of the celebration, the worshipping deity was Bhadra kali, but the low caste people who come from far off places refer to the goddess Bhadra kali and address her lovingly in most colloquial langauage , Thalla [ mother].The high caste peoples are used the malayalam word Amma [ mother].

In all of the sacred groves of the low castes, priests from the respective casts performing the ceremonies and officiating at the sacred rituals.Slowly , the high castes introduced their priests and took over the temple celebrations.The high caste priest begings with performing only some of the poojas of the newly introduced high caste deities and slowly , they take over the entire temple and celebrations.