Kodungallur Bharani Pattu Lyrics In English |link|

Mythic episode (example) Once the foe rose like a mound of rot, swallowing rivers— You cast your braid as a rope, the trees took hold, the earth sighed. You split the sky with a howl; the mountains shivered and gave up the lost ones. We tell it again, that your name may tighten our nets and loosen our grief.

You are the goddess of strength and power Your presence is felt in every hour You protect us from harm and evil And bring us good fortune and weal Kodungallur Bharani Pattu Lyrics In English

A significant portion of the songs tells the story of Kannagi (believed to be an incarnation of the Goddess) who sought justice in the city of Madurai. Mythic episode (example) Once the foe rose like