Bhagavathi Lyrics English (with Translation) — Project Malabaricus | Sithara Krishnakumar

Sithara Krishnakumar and Project Malabaricus collaborate for ‘Bhagavathi.’ The artist sings a powerful melody that honors the goddess. Dr Sajish M and the band write lyrics and produce the beat together. This track tells the story of a deity through physical descriptions of vermilion, silk, and swords.

Bhagavathi Lyrics English (with Translation) — Project Malabaricus | Sithara Krishnakumar
Released: March 8, 2024

Bhagavathi

Project Malabaricus | Sithara Krishnakumar

Lyricist
Dr Sajish M, Project Malabaricus, Sithara Krishnakumar
Composer
Dr Sajish M, Project Malabaricus, Sithara Krishnakumar

Bhagavathi Lyrics English Translation by Project Malabaricus | Sithara Krishnakumar

Dr Sajish M depicts the goddess with powerful physical details. ‘The fire that’s become a woman’ highlights her transformation. He mentions vermilion on her brow, crimson silk garments, and a blood-stained sword. The performer offers a rhythmic sound that enhances these descriptions.

Chenchaayam mothezhuthiWith red vermilion painted on her brow,
Chempattu methu chuttiwrapped in a garment of crimson silk,
Thechippoo chiri chithariscattering a smile like ‘Ixora’ blooms,
Chora chaariya vaal chozhattibrandishing a sword stained with blood.
ChelambochakalThe chime of anklets,
Chela chelachuclashing in rhythm,
Chemmannil chodu vachutreading upon the crimson earth,
Poykannil thee paarias fire flashes from her darkened eyes.
Bhagavathi BhagavathiOh Goddess, Oh Goddess,
Bhagavathi BhagavathiOh Goddess, Oh Goddess,
Paattilettam peru kettolyou’re the one most renowned in song,
Aattathil aalarinjolthe one people recognize through your dance.
Arivukalude akam kandolThe one who’s seen the soul of knowledge,
Porulukalude puram kandolthe one who’s seen the depths of meaning,
Velakkolam velangi ninnolyou stood radiant in the ritual ‘Vela’,
Thulunaattil thelangi ninnolshining bright in the ‘Tulu’ lands.
Nerinte nerpaathiThe absolute half of truth,
Bhagavathi BhagavathiOh Goddess, Oh Goddess,
Bhagavathi BhagavathiOh Goddess, Oh Goddess,
Kothiyorukkiya chathiyudeyumFrom the depths of sharpened betrayal,
Pazhikal charthiya chuzhiyudeyumfrom the whirlpool where blame was cast,
Kenikal kuthiya kinatteennufrom the well where traps were laid,
Ennayaaliya theethe fire that’s fueled by oil,
Pennaliya theethe fire that’s become a woman.
Bhagavathi BhagavathiOh Goddess, Oh Goddess,
Bhagavathi BhagavathiOh Goddess, Oh Goddess.

Bhagavathi Music Video

‘Bhagavathi’ pays tribute to the divine feminine through striking images. The English lyrics of ‘Bhagavathi’ convey the power and grace of the goddess. Sithara Krishnakumar sings a performance that brings the ancient deity to life in modern music.