| Original (Romanized) | English Translation | | :--- | :--- | | Thaana thom thaana thom, kozhiyum thala chorayum... | [Rhythmic syllables] The chicken and the head and the blood... | | Kulam theenda koothu aadi varum, Muthassi... | The untouchable dance comes dancing, the Ancient One... | | Kuruthi vaa kuruvaa... | Come, blood, come, little knife... |
: Historically, the festival allowed lower castes to enter the temple and "pollute" it with these songs, representing a defiance against Brahmanical dominance and a reclamation of sacred space. Kodungallur Bharani Pattu Lyrics In English
Your eyes blazed with fury, like the fire in the sky, Your tongue was long, and your teeth were sharp and high, You danced with joy, with the demon at your feet, And saved Kodungallur, from the evil to defeat. | Original (Romanized) | English Translation | |