"അമ്മേ... കൊടുങ്ങല്ലൂരമ്മേ...ശരണം തരണേ ദേവീ...കാളീ ഭദ്രകാളീ...കരിംകാളീ കടുംകാളീ..."
The Bharani Pattu, often referred to as Theryoottu Pattu , are sung by oracles (Oracles/Velichappads) and devotees during the Meenam Bharani festival. While the lyrics are often explicit or "vulgar" by modern social standards, in the context of the temple, they represent a complete surrender of ego and the shedding of social inhibitions before the Divine Mother.
"തന്താനേ തന്നാനേ താനേ തന്താനേ...കൊടുങ്ങല്ലൂർ കാവിലെ പുണ്യ ദർശനം...പള്ളിവാളും ചിലമ്പും ഏന്തി - യമ്മതാ-നുള്ളിൽ തെളിയുന്ന അഗ്നിനാളമായ്..." kodungallur bharani pattu lyrics in malayalam
It is believed that the goddess, in her fierce (Ugra) form, finds solace in the unbridled devotion of her people. Key Rituals Associated with the Lyrics
While thousands of verses exist, passed down through oral tradition, here are some of the traditional opening lines and rhythmic chants commonly heard during the Kavu Theendal : "അമ്മേ
The lyrics provide the tempo for the Thullal (trance dance). Conclusion
Traces of ancient Tamil-Malayalam linguistic roots. Note: Due to the sensitive and explicit nature
Note: Due to the sensitive and explicit nature of many traditional Bharani songs, they are rarely published in full in mainstream media, as they are meant to be experienced within the sacred and specific atmosphere of the Kodungallur temple grounds.
