Kuthiyottam is a form of ceremonial dance, widely celebrated in the state of Kerala in celebration of the annual Pongala festival. It is originated from the Tamil art form of ‘Ammankudam’. This dance form is performed by young men wearing traditional costumes and carrying wooden swords as props. The dance form is performed in honour of Goddess Bhadrakali or Durga, who is considered to be the mighty and fierce warrior goddess. The dance form is an integral part of Kerala's cultural heritage and has been practiced for generations. This paper explores the socio-cultural significance of Kuthiyottam in the Kerala context and how it has influenced the cultural activities of the people and vice versa. The changes in practising this ritual during the ancient and contemporary time and its reasons are also analysed with the help of various theories- cultural ecology, performance theory, symbolic anthropology, etc. This study is conducted on the basis of Kuthiyottam conducted in different regions such as Chettikulangara, Valiyakulangara, Kadakkal and Attukal.