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The traditional lyrics, known as Margam Kali Pattu , consist of approximately divided into 14 stanzas (padas) . These verses combine Malayalam with Syriac and Tamil influences.
What is Margam Kali?
You bore our grief and sorrow, took sorrow on Your frame; Through wounds You brought us healing, through death You broke the chains. We gather in Your presence, Your mercy we proclaim— O Christ, our hope and refuge, we bless Your holy name.
Kottum Nikkil, Kottum Nikkil The beats of the drum Thirangum Nikkil As we dance
UPD
If you are looking for the version, avoid generic lyric sites. Instead, look for:
Singing and singing, let us pray Singing and dancing, leaping in joy Pearl to pearl, strung on the chest Let us sing a new song and go forth.
Optional shorter version for Stories / WhatsApp status:
- Consonant Doubling: In Malayalam, 'ka' and 'kka' are different. UPD shows Kallida (not Kalida) and Viḷakkŭ (not Vilaku). This changes the rhythm.
- Vowel Length: UPD uses macrons or double letters (ā, ē, ū) to denote length. Kādu (forest) vs Kadu (bitter). Getting this wrong changes the meaning.
- Rhythm Preservation: Margam Kali is a metric dance. The UPD version breaks the lines at the Chollu (metrical foot), so you know exactly when to step or clap.
Margam Kali Lyrics In English Upd May 2026
400 lines
The traditional lyrics, known as Margam Kali Pattu , consist of approximately divided into 14 stanzas (padas) . These verses combine Malayalam with Syriac and Tamil influences.
What is Margam Kali?
You bore our grief and sorrow, took sorrow on Your frame; Through wounds You brought us healing, through death You broke the chains. We gather in Your presence, Your mercy we proclaim— O Christ, our hope and refuge, we bless Your holy name. margam kali lyrics in english upd
Kottum Nikkil, Kottum Nikkil The beats of the drum Thirangum Nikkil As we dance 400 lines The traditional lyrics, known as Margam
UPD
If you are looking for the version, avoid generic lyric sites. Instead, look for: Consonant Doubling: In Malayalam, 'ka' and 'kka' are
Singing and singing, let us pray Singing and dancing, leaping in joy Pearl to pearl, strung on the chest Let us sing a new song and go forth.
Optional shorter version for Stories / WhatsApp status:
- Consonant Doubling: In Malayalam, 'ka' and 'kka' are different. UPD shows Kallida (not Kalida) and Viḷakkŭ (not Vilaku). This changes the rhythm.
- Vowel Length: UPD uses macrons or double letters (ā, ē, ū) to denote length. Kādu (forest) vs Kadu (bitter). Getting this wrong changes the meaning.
- Rhythm Preservation: Margam Kali is a metric dance. The UPD version breaks the lines at the Chollu (metrical foot), so you know exactly when to step or clap.