Margamkali Song Lyrics [2021]

These verses describe the Apostle’s sea voyage, his landing at Kodungallur, and his first encounters with the local Brahmin community and King Cheraman Perumal.

“Glory to the One who dwells in the Holy of Holies, While even the heavenly hosts worship, We begin this path (Margam). We light the Nilavilakku, encircled by twelve, In remembrance of the twelve Throne-bearers.” Margamkali Song Lyrics

This makes the lyrics not just poetry but a form of sonic battlefield preparation. Historically, Margamkali was performed by men before leaving for war or long journeys, as a ritual to invoke St. Thomas’s protection. These verses describe the Apostle’s sea voyage, his

“Kodungallur thurakkal vanna thomaa, Muthukulikalodu samsaarichu, Raajavum brahmanarum koottaay vannappol, Kannuneerodu ninnu thomaa…” his landing at Kodungallur