In mainstream Hindu theology, the Goddess is often depicted as a chaste mother figure. However, the Bharani Pattu depicts the Goddess (Kurumba) and her cohorts as possessing immense sexual appetite. The lyrics use coarse language to describe genitalia, sexual intercourse, and menstruation.
Thus, what follows is a of the most famous stanzas, based on ethnomusicological studies and temple archives. For ritual purposes, one must learn from a guru; for understanding, read on. Kodungallur Bharani Pattu Lyrics In English