(an oracle). In his hand, he gripped a heavy, sickle-shaped sword. Around him, the air was thick with the scent of crushed turmeric and the sweat of thousands. Then, the chanting began. It wasn't a hymn. It wasn't a gentle prayer. It was the Bharani Pattu
(From a Pulaya singer at Kottapuram, documented by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi) kodungallur bharani theri pattu lyrics malayalam verified
To understand the lyrics of the Theri Pattu , one must understand the history of the temple. According to popular folklore, the temple commemorates the victory of Goddess Bhadrakali over the demon Darika. After the ferocious battle, the Goddess's fury remained unappeased. To calm her wrath, her devotees—the Bhutas (shivas soldiers) and human followers—began singing raw, ecstatic songs and dancing wildly. (an oracle)