Ayal (അയാള്‍)

'That man'

"Cupid darted a floral arrow"

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

"Cupid darted a floral arrow"

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

"The moon turned love frozen"

"The ladylove turned a star"

"Cupid darted a floral arrow"

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

"Enchanting melody is tuned..."

"...in this crescent lit night"

"Enchanting melody is tuned..."

"...in this crescent lit night"

"Through the sash window your sharp eyes have..."

"...woven designs, passionate woman"

"Cupid darted a floral arrow"

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

"Singing heart's passionate melodies..."

"...the ocean like night is wavering"

"Singing heart's passionate melodies..."

"...the ocean like night is wavering"

"An unknown desire aroused..."

"...the passionate woman is quivering"

"Cupid darted a floral arrow"

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

"The moon turned love frozen"

"The ladylove turned a star"

"Cupid darted a floral arrow"

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

Dear Goddess of Mannarshala

When will you be back, Kotharan?

As soon as I unload these goods at Alappuzha

Here's your fee

Keep it and use it to buy offerings on my behalf for the deity at Mannarsha

Jani'echi, how was the Mannarsha Ayilyam festival?

What a lot of people!

I just couldn't get enough of singing and gazing at the Goddess

Are you alone my girl?

Where is Dasan?

He(Kotharan) came away early

After all Aayilyam occurs only once a year

So I stayed back gazing at the Goddess to my heart's content

On my way back I dropped in to see father at Thamallakkal house

This time they had a windfall at the festival

Chakkara and Janaki didn't go

May be that's why Dasan is frequently seen visiting Nedunthara and Chingoli

Stop it woman! Useless chatter! Jealous female!

Goddess!

Oh snake deities! Protect and save us

Go

Mother! I am very hungry!

Time for school Give me breakfast

My dear hen, look after your chicks

Crows and cats are a plenty around

If you are careful it is for your own good

Go! Go!

- Mother! - What?

I am so hungry!

Chakkare!

My dear Anantha?

Mother! Mattey'ma has come

Maybe father has come too

- Mattey'machi? - My dear Anantha

Haven't you had a bath yet my girl?

No Ichayi(sister), not feeling too good I have a body ache

Where is father?

What?! Isn't he here?

I just had a brief glimpse of him at Mannarsha

I dropped in to visit father at Thamallakkal

I haven't seen Kotharan at all

Where is he then, mattey'machi?

Well, he is a well-known minstrel

He has a lot of duties all over this land

Now go to school Couldn't give him breakfast!

My dear boy, come here

Sit here

You can leave

Janaki?

Why is she here?

I asked her to come here today

Bring me some hot water I need to wash up thoroughly

- Where is he? - He's asleep already

He waited and waited before he fell asleep

It was not only he who waited...!

Haven't I asked you not to come here frequently?

Won't I come to you?

What are you doing?

Well... let Kotharan sleep inside

Janaki?

Where is he?

He is out in the veranda

He loves to be with Janu'ichayi

You were upset, weren't you?

No! She and her son have only you

What about you then?

I... Chakkara is not like me

My younger sister must not go through what I did

Father when will you come home?

I will come soon

Shall I go?

Come

When will you go to Chakkara's home?

Let's see

Pravarthiyar's family have called you to sing at their house

But weren't you singing for them all these days?

They insisted you come this time

How can a childless barren woman sing for a family praying for a child?

"Get rid of all the flaws"

"Bless with progeny and guard us serpent gods"

"When Kashyap sage lived with his wife..."

"...at the ashram those days"

"The ways to look after husbands..."

"...the sage said to his wives"

"I invoke Badra Bagini and Bavathi"

"Those who are desirous come quickly"

"I invoke Badra Bagini and Bavathi"

"Those who are desirous come quickly"

"With a clear mind if you chose husband..."

"...I will be greatful and bestow at once"

"Daily the sage gave infinite boons..."

"...and blended lots of compassion"

"Among his wives Kadru said to husband..."

"...shower compassion darling"

"At that time a saddened Vinatha..."

"...said to compassionate Kashyap"

"Since she had no progeny..."

"...her mind was grieved for a long time"

"He said the egg is yours henceforth"

"Take care it is not broken"

"After the two eggs had fallen Kadru hatched thousand eggs"

"They started crawling on earth"

"Entire earth was full of sluggish neonate snakes"

"When this story is daily acclaimed the serpents become rapturous"

"When this story is daily acclaimed the serpents become rapturous"

Gopalan'chetto!

Yesterday, soon after Gurudas finished his song

they saw a serpent at the Pravarthiyar's house

A serpent?

As thick as this little finger of mine

The colour of pure gold

It was glittering like gold

Oh my serpent deities!

Serpents have been known to appear in places after Pulluvan Das sang his piece

You must be destined to enjoy that good fortune

Yes, that's true

He is a blessed man The serpents are always at his beckon

Chants to cast away the evil eye

Give this blessed water twice a day She'll be fine in a day

- Can I come with you? - Okay come quickly

Here

- Where are you taking this? - I'll be right back

Don't fall off

Hey Das?

What's happened to you?

Are you also joining him?

Why does he want to stand on that coconut stump?

He does this all the time

His fancy is never satisfied

Amazing!

Let's go home now

Father, just a little longer

Come my boy

Careful

Let's go

Look matty'amachi A bronze plate

- Where did you find it? - I will tell you all in good time

I will tell you, mother

Why the heck did you take so long to finish tapping toddy?

What can I say! I couldn't tear myself away from our Chandran's speech

There was a speech at the shanty also

All wage earners are with him and his ideas

But he has a point too

The agitation is turning stronger day by day

Stronger my foot!

When they don't have money to invest in the fields, what could possibly happen?

They have no hesitation sending revolting people to the bottom of the sea

That was decades ago The government is democratic now

The agitation is for justice

The Narayam kondu was caught by Maadathanu people

I have heard they burned down homes also

But such myths will not hold any longer

I can't win an argument with you And there is no need to also

Chandra, why do you do this?

You won't be able to sleep unless you irritate our Gopalan Kothanar, eh?

All this is just in fun

Fun? Next you'll even say the serpent songs

...and tantric geometric patterns are also myths

Kothanar, if you've come for a peg finish it and be on your way, why argue

Bring him one more peg

Have a couple more go home and sleep well

Pack a portion of tapioca and chilli curry for me

Dasu, that kid Lebin has not been cured

Medicines seem to be ineffective

You have to use your Vedic chants

Let's see Kothara

Ask them to bring the kid to my house on Thursday

Asking Das to perform chants is all fine But do be careful

Vasu?

Are the serpents appeased?

Indications are positive