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[Beep]

[Traditional ritual music]

Venus's side of the visual

Rains are common on Varaha Jayanthi

It rains after the consecration, right?

That's seen as regular.

It is believed that the rain is held till the auspicious time

by the mighty elder Nambudhiri's siddhi of the Dwarka math.

There is so much power and strength

in meditation from Dwarka Math.

According to the ritual, the idol must be seated in that

posture before the Chitra Pournami [a Month] concludes.

Rama?

You can hurry now.

We need to walk a little even after getting down from this.

[Ritual worships]

[Nadaswaram's recital]

[Worship continues]

[Recital continues]

[Blowing of conch]

'Om Namo Bhagawati Varaha yuvay namaha'

[Indistinct chanting continues]

Let the consecration of the idol happen, chanting the

source manthra before the chithra pournami concludes.

Sankaran Namboodiri of Elenthoor Mana

has agreed to attend at the time of consecration.

What you have been doing for a long time,

that is..

My wife is expected to give birth. If that happens in

between the tantric pooja, then it will be a hurdle, right?

Let's not challenge it.

[Blowing of conch]

[Chanting]

[Labor pain]

[whimpering]

Thirumeni?

Atholamma [wife of thirumeni] began crying.

Is it so?

[whimpering continues]

Oh, Almighty Lord!

It will take half an hour for the

favorable positions to disappear.

Without a doubt, she will give birth before then.

[whimpering continues]

[New born first cry]

[Infant cry continues]

[Door knocking]

-It's a baby boy, right? -Yes, Thirumeni

[Chuckles]

One more baby is there!

When I saw the tummy, I thought.

[Baby's cry]

[Rumbling sound]

Madhava?

After Chiingam ascendant, it is the eighth day in the zodiac.

[Baby cry]

Unbanned zodiac element that is

most harmful for astrological calculations.

The zodiac, with the moon and Saturn in sixth place.

The moment of curse, when neither birth nor death occurs.

Thirumeni, the delivery will take place prior to that.

[Whimpering]

[Second newborn crying]

Thirumeni, this is a boy, too.

Cancer zodiac ascendant.

Aries...!

Libra zodiac,

The clan will burst into ashes.

Paternal harm

complete destruction.

Thirumeni?

Thirumeni?

Thirumeni?

Thirumeni?

-What happened? -Thirumeni?

What, what happened?

All of the people perished

Ay-yo!

when the sailboat capsized.

There is no escape, it's like a tornado.

-Oh, my Almighty! -Oh, Goddess!

What am I hearing?

[Thundering]

Before he's old enough to burn the math

We ought to put the child to death.

It won't be possible later, Madhava.

Ay-yo!

A poison, touch this a bit on his tongue.

He won't leave for more than a half hour.

No, Thirumeni.

Is there no way to solve a negative zodiac?

Bhagawathi given us with two children, so we

wouldn't be unhappy if one of them made a mistake.

After that, give the midwife anything she desires.

Savithri shouldn't be aware of this.

[Exhales]

Hmm.

Save the children, my Goddess.

I have separated the kids. All I prayed

for them to do was open their eyes.

I can't let the boy lose his life, Thirumeni.

I won't take this sin on me.

Forgive me.

Naani?

You are able to do this job.

But don't want to do with hands offering puja.

Now you can get rid of that thought.

The sin that obstructed my varaha puja

will remain on you.

Move aside.

Get off from here.

Hold it.

Go on.

Is it he or him?

Ay-yo...who is the first... not able to understand.

-Who is the first? -He is, Thirumeni!

No, it's him.

No.

Not needed.

Dear Yadhu, Yathi, come over here.

Pass it to me.

Pass it to me.

Yadhu?

Come over here.

-Catch it. -Let this over Mom.

I'm yet to finish my game.

Yes, pass it here, pass!.

You are becoming naughty!

[Playful mood continues]

-Madhava? -Yes.

Maybe he needs a cane stick.

Atholamme, that is not necessary.

Unni will come.

If we can, we will take him straight away.

Yes, yes.

-Someone is coming, Madhava!-Oh!

Tell them, Thirumeni will be little late.

Oh.

Namaskaram.

Namaskaram.

We are coming from Thrithalapuram Temple.

Thirumeni is expected a little late.

Bhoomi puja is in Panniyoor.

The main performance is by Thirumeni only.

That's so famous.

If someone selects a transitive from the

four domains, it comes after Dwarka math.

If meeting him is truly important,

you may be seated inside.

Yes, indeed.

There's no way otherwise.

As you wish.

The reason for coming?

Goddess Prathishta in the temple.

Need to know the auspicious time.

Oh!

Also to invite Thirumeni, as well.

What's your name, dear?

Yadhu.

I see.

Pray now. We'll see in the calculations.

Unni, don't be naughty.

If your dad sees this while coming, you'll be scolded.

Could you please be on one side, Madhav uncle?

Oh, you do anything you feel like doing.

[Chuckles]

[Sound of sells]

Will there be any auspicious time?

This is not the appropriate time, it indicates.

Prathishta is now impractical.

Oh!

Ah!

Madhava, what is this?

Move Unni aside.

Come this side. Come.

-Go and play. -Yathi give me that ball.

Catch it.

[Metal clinks]

You're traveling from the west, correct?

Yes.

-Arriving from Thrithalapuram. -Hum.

Imagined on a tray was the temple idol.

Hum, please have a seat.

Following Daksha's fire sacrifice,

the peaceful god Shiva [Rudran]was put in place.

All desires are fulfilled!

Sadness when sitting still.

The astrology revealed it.

-Madhava? -Oh!

[Lighting the lamp]

Oh, all-powerful goddess!

[Shell circling sound]

Consecration time is uncertain.

He is a divinely blessed child.

Never, ever fail.

The temple and natives are ready.

Now that means!

Readiness is not being looked upon as the God's wish.

In the ninth position, the lord as

well as the natives will have trouble.

Celestial chart never say lie.

Can you see it once again calculated?

[Scoffs]

The Varaha deity resides here.

Every shell has an owner in the houses.

Even if it is played, they still remain the accurate place.

What do we do now, Thirumeni?

Let's know the god's wish

from the swarna prashnam.

Okay.

Let me know, then.

I'll come.

Okay, let it be.

Shall we move now?

Let's do it the way Thirumeni said.

Yes, yes.

Yadhu?

Intelligent!

Madhava?

Oh!

He is Dwarka Math's mascot.

A celestial zodiac sign at birth.

Now all this fortune belongs to him.

[Water splashes]

[Laughing]

Come on.

Hey!

[Water splashes continues]

[Laughing continues]

[Festival instruments]

[Percussion continues with Kombu sound]

I offered Ganeshan to the temple on the day that

Yadhukirishnan was awarded his tantric scholarship.

Oh, I see.

Today is the auspicious time.

[Percussion beats continues]

Thirumeni!

[Chain clinks]

It's all great, Dad. Let's get Ganeshan moving.

Hum.

-Ayyappa? -Yes Thirumeni.

Walk, Ganesha! Walk.

Yes, Thirumeni.

Walk.

[Trumpeting]

Hey?

What is the issue with Ganesh?

Don't know Thirumeni.

[Giving instructions to Ganesh]

Heh!

I said walk! [Ganeshan trumpeting]

[Ganeshan trumpeting continues] [Mahout yelling]

Ayyappa, what's is his problem?

I don't' know Thirumeni.

[Crowd indistinct chattering]

A adverse symptom, huh?

Ganesha, what's this?

Hey!

[Trumpeting].

-Yathi dear? -Hum.

Yathi, dear?

Please come fast.

Come fast.

What's this Ganesha?

You are worried going from the Math, aren't you?

Heh?

We all will be there right in the temple, yeah?

Can we stop seeing you for a day?

[Chuckles]

Come on, let's get moving.

Come on, Ganesha.

Don't be so naughty. Walk straight.

[Chuckles]

[Kombu sound]

Hey! Come this way!

Yeah, like that!

[Percussion beats rising]

[Accompanied by Kombu sound]

[Sound of Kombu]

Can we begin the ceremony, Thirumeni?

Yes, sure.

Ganesha?

Crouch the Goddess!

The custom should be done without a fail.

The fast was observed by Yadhu, was it not?

You shift to one side.

Yadhu?

-Hum. -Dad, that is!

Yadhu?

Ganesha?

Crouch!

[Trumpeting]

Don't think that Valiya Thirumeni has scolded you.

You know his nature.

Who else knows Dad better

than me, Madhavamama?

Eh-m!

Gifting a Tusker means just making

him enter the temple courtyard.

And it was expertly done by Yathi Thirumeni.

[Sobs]

If you wish to appease me, this is sufficient.

They gave an elephant to the temple in

order to increase Dwaraka Math's prosperity.

The goal is to damage Elanthoor Mana's reputation.

If not, what is it?

Thirumeni, how does that put Elanthoor mana at at stake?

Previously, the Goddess led the

procession from Elanthoor Mana.

That too while being escorted by six elephants.

Then Illam had seven tuskers.

When the Dwarka Math's affliction

was eliminated from this location, did he

not deprive the temple of its privilege

by claiming that it was cleansed?

Can I forget that, ever?

One of Elanthoor Illam's greatest

magicians was Achan Thirumeni.

Hmm.

During my time in school I remember seeing him.

[Giggles]

When my father was alive, Dwarka Math was nothing.

Just a Thantri for a name's sake.

Natives feel it okay from the Math

if they fail to get Achan Thirumeni.

[Group laughs]

Rumor has it that the Dwaraka Math is well known

from the north and south wards beyond the river.

Hey, don't spell dumb.

They're all untruths.

Yes, yes.

Who domiciled Elenjikkal Devi?

My own great maternal uncle.

-Yeah, yeah. -Yes.

-Dad! -Hum?

It is nightfall, and time to pray.

Then?

So, should we leave?

So, see you soon!

Hmm.

[Rhyming an old movie song]

Damn!

Where did she go?

Um!

Eh-m!

[Giggles]

You seem to be doing well in

business today, Akka [sister].

Listen?

The business has begun to catch up.

Don't be green-eyed.

-Aah. -Listen?

Your gait spreads your

Eh h!

feathers like a peacock's.

Ohh!

Also, shiny rings and bangles make you sound

like a koyal singing when you're traveling.

See, see!

Just thinking about it gave me goosebumps.

Tell me exactly what you came for.

Eh-ha!

How many times did I tell you

what? However, nothing was done.

Dammit!

It's a horrible stench of you.

Just leave this place.

Huff!

Listen, Akka?

-In the Math, you know! -In Math?

In the Math!

Listen, at the math!

Hum.

It's a horse dung odor.

Hum.

[Chuckles]

See,

If I bathe in the pond or river,

this odor will disappear.

Then you should take a bath.

Eh-hm!

If you come along, we can take a bath together.

Oh, is it?

We will not bathe together.

But I'll give you a bath.

Ay-yo-huzzah!

[Tittering]

-Bathed! -Yes.

Have you got it prepared?

Yeah, some what!

You must reach in time, right!

I shall be there at about 9.30.

Interview is at 10 'o' clock.

[A neigh]

Will Alex be there?

Yeah, he'd be there.

Dear?

Mom, I'm coming.

-Ah! -Yes.

You should've told Dad about the interview!

Mom, he wouldn't have liked it.

You should've still mentioned it.

Pray at Thekkini [South] before leaving.

Eh-ha.

All right, mom. See you. [Chuckles]

Dad!

Dad?

Hum?

I'm about to leave to attend an interview.

Why should I do it if you're so self-centered?

Living in the house and adhering to

Dwarakamath's customs are not acceptable.

Begging for a job!

Is it wrong to apply for a job these days?

[Book thuds]

Did he ever listen to the almighty?

Arrogant!!

What is he doing being arrogant, you say?

Do I need to spell?

Friends are like, who are the atheist?

Denying the tradition of the clan?

Is there anything other than an arrogance?

Yathi also observes prayer and discipline.

Don't misinterpret him, please.

Hum!

Aren't you ready to go?

No! I'm not going now.

Why so?

Dad!

He must have spoken unintended.

He will feel sad later.

You get going, dear.

I..I can't do it, mom.[Sobs]

Valiya Thampuran will forget everything

if Unni Thampuran does a decent job.

He has been this way since the beginning.

I never saw him with a smiling face.

I didn't hear even a single good word.

[Sobs]

Hey, stop being depressed!

This is how dad expresses his love.

Oh, you can't understand it?

How beautiful it is, Papa?

[Giggles]

What did you think? This is the land where you were born.

Just stop for a while. Shall see it and go.

Why not?

What a beautiful poetic village?

No need to worry. You'll be here for many days.

Then, what about Papa?

I'll shuttle between the places.

We can't simply close the business in Mumbai.

Hey, look at there.

Um m.

[Photo click]

[Car approaching]

[Match lighting]

Father?

Father is out there.

Okay.

[Indistinct chatter]

Praise be to Jesus the Messiah.

Praise the lord at all times.

Don't you recognise me?

Pappachan!

Kunnel!

Yeah!

Yeah, our George Pappachan!

[Both giggles]

Father, you didn't forget me. I'm happy.

Pappachan, I too have gone around and

came back just a few months ago only.

It's been some time since we didn't meet

—say after 20 years!

-Isn't it? -Yes, yes.

[Laughing]

You said you'd return soon while

taking Anna and Kid along with you.

Father, I couldn't return without Anna.

The Lord has control over everything.

I was told of the accident and Anna's passing.

I lost Anna,

and my sister lost her husband and her son.

Papa?

[Exhales]

She is Sofiya, my daughter.

You know Tressia, my sister.

Yes, yes.

[Chuckles]

You are reminded of your mother, child.

-[Giggles] -Just a ditto!

Yeah. I will return after a few days.

-Ah. -Sofiya will stay back.

-Tressia is there to help. -Oh.

And Joseph, the driver, as well.

Then, Father

I'm very keen to start a good

business here in my native town.

For which I need all the support from you, father.

Why not!

-Thank you. -[Chuckles]

-Just lift it, Vasu? -Yeah.

-Be careful. -Yes.

Give to me.

-Namaskaram. -Oh!

Namaskaaram, Thirumeni.[Brahmin]

[Water splashes sound]

You may get inside Thampuran.

Eh-h.

What's up?

Yeah fine, Thirumeni.

Hey, Raghava?

Just stop for a while.

Let them also come in, Raghavan.

Hurry up, my child!

Come.

-Namsakaaram. -Hm.

Hold my hand.

You seem to be in a little hurry.

That's why I asked the ferry to be near the banks..

[Scoffs]

-Raghava? -Yes

Did you ever hear?

A banana leaf was cut to transport

an elderly man to the opposite side of

was neither a boat nor a canoe there.

-[Scoffs] -[Chuckles]

That's my lineage, are you aware?

Yes, I did hear about it.

-Ahh! -Dad?

[Bunch of gold]

Where are you heading, Thirumeni?

[Scoffs]

The present-day Dwarkamath outstanding magician Isn't it?

You could open your sense of

sight to see why I'm traveling.

If you don't mind, let me tell you something.

It's always better to pledge

the gold rather than sell.

Willn't Chingam month make this

annoying situation at home go away?

So the pledged can be taken back as well.

There's no need to look at celestial

chart to know the reason for his trip.

Yeah, no need to worry.

What's up with you, Satheeshan Pillai?

To bring it up here only.

Is there anyplace else I can take it?

Immediately after Killikurissi is Malathi's home.

For two days, my daughter went to stay.

Bathed in the river at dusk.

Then she returned home without a dress on.

It's a demigod's [Gandharva]affliction.

If Gandharva sees girls in the nude

untimely, they will be captivated.

And they'll never leave them.

Where're we going, Papa, now?

To Math, Dwarkamath.

A family of Wizards with miraculous power.

Those days, people depended on the

Thirumeni for the healing and medicine.

They are specialists in Ayur- vedam and toxicology.

It means there are no hospitals here.

You must cross the river and be too far away.

Hum.

There weren't many sick folks present either.

]Giggles]

-Namaskaram. -Hey, Pappachan.

-[Giggles] -When did you come?

It's been two days.

-Call Savithri. -Oh.

-Please have seat. -Yeah.

[Giggles]

-So we shall make a move. -Yes. yes.

I came to know about Anna's demise very late.

There was nobody to inform either.

You've mentioned to be cautious after thirty years.

We were very careful either.

What to say?

She has gone.

Astrology can give only a sign.

Fate, that can't be ruled out.

[Giggles]

See, Pappachan is here.

Your classmate's! [Chuckles]

You, mother, and I studied together.

I remember seeing you when you were a kid.

Name?

Sofy.

She is doing her Ph.D..

Is it? What's the topic?

Tantric culture in Kerala history.

Wow, that's nice.

Can I watch the worship?

That!

[bell ringing]

Hey, so what?

Be sure not to trouble them.

-Oh, I see. -Gandharva puja is going on.

-Madhava? -Yes!

Papa!

Please come.

Can I offer to drink something?

Nothing as of now.

Listen,

the aim is to eradicate the gandharva disorders.

Up till beyond midnight, i.e., 3 am,

The performance ritual will continue.

[Bell part of ritual continues]

No one is allowed to enter inside.

Just stand on one side, watch it, and get out fast.

[Door Creaks]

[Camera clicks]

[Camera clicks]

[Click continues]

This is my daughter's horoscope.

Oh!

It was written by you earlier.

Yeah!

When we went, we left it here.

[Chuckles]

I didn't know the value of this, then.

Now, I would like you to see this and tell.

Yes, indeed. I will tell you as time permits.

[Sighs]

[A horse neigh]

-Alright then. -So.

-Shall we take leave. -Alright.

Right 'o' then.

You come by here sometime.

Sure.

Bye.

Thirumeni?

[Sobbing]

What? What happened?

Snake bitten!

-Madhava? -Yes!

Please come. Lay him down.

[Sobbing continues]

[Bird chirps]

[Soft chanting]

What's the special discussion over here?

It's about erecting a lamp-stand!

I see.

According to Yadhu Thirumeni, a structure akin

to Alangattukaav ought to be built here as well.

Yeah!

Only my son has sanctified the flagpole there.

[Giggles]

As per the astrological predictions, the

Goddess Almighty was satisfied.

Will he not inherit the great

Thirumeni's wisdom and tradition? [Group laughs]

If you can sit, then we can

discuss it today itself.

Nope. I have puja at Gandharvan Kav today.

Is it!

-We can discuss it later. -Oh.ho.

Then, see...!

The Math provides the lamp and post.

[group giggles]

You don't have to worry anymore.

-[Sighs] -[Chuckles]

Go and come.

[Horse neigh]

[Clip- clop]

[Horse neighs]

Are you not lighting the lamp, Pappachan?

Hey!

What's so special today?

It's full moon today.

Every full moon, there is a procession from

Dwarka Math to Gandharvan Kav for puja.

Showing the lamp to honor is a custom.

It's true. It's been there for a long time.

-Yes, it's still there? -Yes, indeed.

Sofy?

Bring the candles, Aunty.

-Could we light the candles? -Then why not?

You can light anything.

There should be a light!

[Chariot / clip clop]

[ Horse neighs]

[Exhales]

Can I light the lamps, Thampuran?-Hum.

Yes.

May I go!

Karomi Yaghyath

Sakhalam parasmai

Narayanayethi

Samarppayami

Narayanayethi [Bell rings]

Samarppayami

Samarppayami

[Bell ringing]

[Gate creak sound]

[Indistinct crowd voice continues]

[Crowd voice continues]

[Crowd voice ascending]

[Grunts]

[Screams]

What you said yesterday was right, dear.

Mind has become so relaxed here.

I had a sound sleep last night.

Aunty, see, see there!

Hey, don't go close to him, Thirumeni.

Thirumeni?

[Trumpet sound]

Oh, my gosh!

That boy must be daring!

He is quite brave!

He's really a matador!

What's that?

A winner named with winning in the bullfighting.

Who is that coming?

It seems not from this village.

They are the Kunnel Bungalow’s

newest occupants.

Oh, I see.

They were at the math last day.

Look at that, Aunty. Shall we get down?

You are the new residents at the bungalow, right?

Nope, we old ones. That's my house.

Yeah. Was it not locked for some time?

[Sighs]

I'm Janaki. I'm a bangle vendor.

[Sighs]

I'm Sofy, and she is my aunt.

-[Chuckles] -Hello.

There's no nice place here to sit.

-But still, you come on in. -It's okay.

I'm just taking a leisurely walk around the village.

Let me check out what's inside.

Come on.

How do these bangles look?

-Hey! -Have a Look.

How much is it?

I'll take the money later.

Don't say that.

Tell me.

Um!- It only costs forty bucks.

Is that all?

-Hey. -Yeah.

Come on over here.

What makes you hide from me?

[Lips twisting]

[Sniggering]

I knew the bungalow was now occupied.

[Nods]

Probably spotted perched atop the coconut tree.

I'm her fiancee.

[Scoffs]

What's it?

Toddy! original, unadulterated toddy.

It was just cut.

Want to give it a taste?

Ah!

I can taste, yes.

[Chuckles]

Hum!

It relishes.

Did you find our village interesting?

I'm eager to see around the village.

That's why I came.

This is my birthplace.

There is a man apt for such things.

-Maniya, come over here. -Ho!

Heh!

There's no place Maniyan doesn't know.

They'll give whatever you want.

Eh!. I don't want nothing.

I'll come along.

Heh!

Ehm!

Take this.

Hum.

[Chuckles]

Hey, just stand before this.

Eh h!

Just keep that here.

Hold it bro.

Shall I take picture of you?

Aunt, just move a bit.

Yes.

[Smiles]

[Camera clicks]

Hey?

First, let's visit Gandharvan Kav.

Stop. Stop the vehicle.

Stop the vehicle.

Hey!

What?

Hey!

You said to have visited the village, right?

Hum.

I can come show you the river or,

if you wish, see the island's birds.

Gandharvan Kav, where Namboodhiri,

the god of Dwarka Math, is worshipped.

I will be thrashed if Thriumeni knows.

Why is that so, Maniya?

That sacred grove is so powerful.

Maniya?

Yes.

[Tee-hee]

What's the issue?

Yes, Yathi Thirumeni, there are certain issues.

She is from Kunnel Bangalow.

She wanted to see Gandharvan Kav.

I said it's restricted.

That's what!

Aunty, just wait!

Can you tell her Thirumeni?

Daughter of Kunnel Pappachan, right?

Yes. I'm Sofiya.

I heard from Mom that you visited Math.

You're pursuing a PhD right now, correct?

Yes.

For this reason, I'd like to see Tantric

Astrology and the sacred grove.

You considered studying Elenjikkara

village's tantric tradition.

[Chuckles]

Gandharvan Kav can only be

entered by a Tantric who worships.

That's a traditional belief over the years.

I'll watch it from far away.

But you must drop me back.

Ah.

-Hey, Balendra? -Yeah.

You also come.

No bud. You both go and come.

-I shall wait here. -Ah.

-Let's go then. -Yeah.

Yathi Thirumeni! Is it really required?

[Car wrooms]

Is it here?

-You can walk. -Yes.

Aah!

[Exhales]

A lot of Chempaka trees around!

Here, that's specialty.

I see.

Sofy, I'm tired.

You both hike and come.

Oh, Jesus!

-Listen, no, no. -Eh-h.

Visitors are permitted up to this point.

This is Elenjikkara's Gandharvan Kav.

The great romantic concept in Elenjikkara.

[Camera clicks]

What is meant by it?

This Kav is said to be more a thousand years old.

Later,

One from the Chera dynasty finished building it.

-These are all myths. -[Camera clicks]

See!

The Gandharva clan are musicians, according to Epics.

Many claim to hear Gandharvan's

music at night.

This place smells of a pruinose flowers.

Nighttime flower blooms and the wind through the trees

provide the impression of Gandharvan, don't they?

[Tittering]

I heard about this sacred place.

In fact, this has reminded me of

the Buddhist sculpture from Kerala, I thought.

Oh, is it so?

Monasteries like this can be found all over the world.

Vihara is the name given to this structures.

But I had no idea this would be so lovely.

Is the pooja performed here regularly?

Ah.

Yadhu never misses out on Dad's belief and tradition.

We both had master's degrees in sociology.

But somehow,

Yadhu always likes this, rather.

One went on Sociology, the other one on Mythology.

On every full moon, Yadhu will be here.

During the full moon in Vyshaka masam [April],

the main pooja is conducted.

Oh!

-Bhudha Pournami . -Hmm.

The birthday of Lord Buddha.-Yes.

The village revolves around these.

Girls' marital bliss,

having kids,

depression, hysteria..

Just a few reasons to perform pooja for Gandharvan.

every townie's joy,

and the customs at the math

without which the village wouldn't exist.

something behind every superstition,

having a real reason.

In between, I forgot to ask you something.

Sometimes there's a bull fight.

Eh h!

When we saw that, we gave it a name.

Matador!

Bullfighter.

Hey, when did you see that?

Hmm. I saw it. [Camera clicks]

[Indistinct chatter]

Hey!

Have you gotten along with Janu?

[Chuckles]

She'll tell you Elenjikkara's entire history.

Don't tease me, Thampuratti.

I'm telling the same story as what others say.

I guess you liked this village, didn't you?

Hum.

Mom is a voracious reader.

Whatever I bring from the library, first read by Mom.

What else to do spending time?

Can I go like him, going outside?

Still, I go around often with

Unni to see the river and the hill.

I have Yathi's promise to show the entire village.

Is it so?

-[Giggles] -Yeah.

-I will get going. -Okay.[Temples bells]

Oh!

[Car wrooms]

Madhava?

Yes.

-Madhava? -I'm coming.

Where is Thampuran, the stylishly educated one?

He went along with Mom to the temple.

Why go to shrines when horrible things are made?

What happened?

Just ask him.

What did he do to harm

the ancestral home's base?

-What was that, dear? -I don't know.

Listen?

Dwarka Math has a lineage that received land, silk, and bangles

from the Valluva ruler in the name of Tantrika writings.

And you know that I continued to fast

vigorously in order to keep it?

And this son is going to ruin that legacy.

He will never think that way.

Hum.

Yadhu achieved a great tantrik power

that no one else could do in this land.

His ardent chant helped the Gandarva temple

reopen after it had been closed for many years.

Worshipping Gandharvan, and yadhu earned

the blessing of Gandharva.

And Yathi wants to destroy it.

What went wrong, otherwise?

What did he destroy?

He insulted Gandharvan Kav by going with a

girl from a different caste.

He has corrupted the holy grove.

No, dad!

I guess you got it wrong by someone.

Is what I'm saying false, do you say?

You didn't accompany the girl there.

It's true that I stood with her outside the temple.

But never been inside.

Maybe that's all.

Yes, he is aware of that!

Kav's values!

She has decent habits despite being from a different caste.

Isn't she our beloved Anna's daughter!

Great!

We are left with nothing to do but lounge around

the homestead, avoiding puja and devotion!

Okay?

Does that mean what I said?

Yathi would not dispute anything.

Dad, please forgive.

Even if he did a mistake,

nothing will go awry.

I'll visit Kav today and use the

solutions to resolve the issue.

I'll assume I have just one son

if something similar occurs again.

Thirumeni?

Are you even aware of what you're talking about?

Hey, why do you argue for me?

Shouldn't I also think it was a mistake?

Hey?

When I go to every interview,

I believe this will be the final one.

Always decided not to repeat this.

Never know how many have gone by.

I know that you're using every job

as a way to get away from the Illam.

Yes, we may also consider that.

The current problem is that you

accompanied Sofiya to Kav, correct?

You know what happened exactly, bro.

But I notice that you had some

changes after you went with her.

Hey, don't be silly!

Don't be mean, bro.

Ah!

Speaking of her, she is present.

Yours, Sofy.

Hey!

[Giggles]

I learned you're here when I asked.

Hum.

We just thought about what locations in Elenjikkara

still needed to be shown to you. Doesn't it, Buddy?

Is it?

Somebody said there's an ancient

temple in the backyard of the Math.

Can you come along?

[Scoffs]

What happened?

Dwaraka Math has a problem, claiming that other

castes have desecrated the temple and sacred Kav.

Yathi is living with that tension now.

Um, sorry.

I will not give you any trouble.

I had forgotten the custom and the ceremony when

I witnessed the myth and culture in reality.

Hey, bud, you carry on!

Let Elenjikkara spark a revolution

if one results from this.

Then you join in as well.

My mom has some tasks for me to get done. That's why.

You get going.

Hello, Sister.

-Yeah. -Ah-ah.

See you.

Okay.

[Indistinct chatter]

-[Mixed chattering] -[Laughing]

[Camera clicks]

[Indistinct chatter continues]

[Mwah]

[Kid laughs]

[Indistinct chatter]

Hey, what happened?

My dad says, "My mom used to give me

lots of cuddles when I was a kid."

[Laughing]

Hum?

Why you are laughing Yathi?

I was thinking about myself.

I recall that my father always finds fault with

me for whatever I've done since I was a child.

In fact,

do you know how much

I enjoy the time I'm spending with you?

What are you talking, Yathi?

Hey, what we see is not the real world.

We can't read anyone's mind either.

It is just that I didn't tell you.

When you are around, I kind of feel safe.

There's a feeling of someone beside.

[Music]

♪Softly came my beloved♪

♪Oh, gentle breeze, I saw you in the eyes,♪

♪A fleeting glance, oh dear heart♪

♪Not a word was spoken♪

♪Yet, heart never entwined♪

♪With out a sound, I remain, an unseen presence♪

♪What veils the heart?♪

♪Some unknown Gandharva,♪

♪Today searching for me, perhaps♪

♪Today searching for me, perhaps♪

♪Softly came my beloved♪

♪Oh, gentle breeze, I saw you in the eyes,♪

♪Oh, dear!♪

♪Spring arrives on gentle breezes,♪

♪with Gulmohar's fiery hue, And jasmine's sweet fragrance♪

♪With eyes that opened wide, dreams were bestowed♪

♪As gentle morning dew, vanished in the breeze's gentle flow♪

♪Peaceful slumber fled and vanished from eyes♪

♪followed by flames of ardent passion rose up♪

♪While lost in a golden dream,♪

♪will you come to me as a cool, drizzling rain♪

♪The cuckoo's melodic call echoes♪

♪Birds sweet melody filled in the air♪

♪Butterflies danced in the breeze♪

[Humming]

[Humming continues]

♪As twilight falls, and flowers unfurl,♪

♪a colorful era awaits to frame your lovely face.♪

♪As you walk on, shadows will fall,♪

♪and I'll remain, as a shadow of it.♪

♪At the time, when twilight falls,♪

♪I'll offer my shade and stand beside you.♪

♪I'll freeze in time, a statue of devotion,♪

♪And you'll become the gentle touch♪

♪Finally, I'll merge with you,♪

♪in a love of dance of eternal devotion.♪

♪Softly came my beloved♪

♪Oh, gentle breeze, I saw you in the eyes,♪

♪Oh, dear!♪

♪Not a word was spoken♪

♪Yet, heart never entwined♪

♪With out a sound, I remain, an unseen presence♪

♪What veils the heart?♪

♪Some unknown Gandharva,♪

♪Today searching for me, perhaps♪

♪Today searching for me, perhaps♪

♪Softly came my beloved♪

♪Oh, gentle breeze, I saw you in the eyes,♪

♪Oh, dear!♪

[Sweeping sound]

I need to go out after your sweeping.

It's for my alliance with the utterly

illogical Surya Namboodiri, right?

Dad, there's no need to pursue that.

Heh-he.

What are you doing, dear?

[Screeching car tyres]

[Car doors open]

[Car doors shuts]

Elenthoorappan Namboodiri is not on good terms with Dad.

But he will surely help if you tell him the reason.

-You just begin Yathi. -Hum.

I will influence him on the rest.

Oh, I see.

It means you have come here

to grab everyone at Elenjikkara.

Right?

-Hey! -[Giggles]

Well, who is coming here?

[Chuckles]

-Hey, you didn't go? -I got admission in Pattambi.

- Classes will begin only after two weeks. .- Is it?

Have a seat, please.

[Giggles]

I know you are Pappachan's daughter.

-Don't know your name. -I'm Sofiya.

I see.

Well.

Do you know her?

Is it mean that if you don't know, others won't know?

-[Laughs] -I know everybody.

Sofiya came here to clear her doubts

on the Atharva Veda with Appan Namboodiri.

[Scoffs]

It indicates that the pontiff at Dwarka Math is

not very knowledgeable about the fourth Veda.

-Right? -Well!

Dad is not like Appan Namboodiri.

He thinks in the old way.

That's why I brought her here.

[Laughs]

Then, I'll tell you something.

Do you know the inscriptions of the Vedas cannot

be conveyed to the people who are not Brahmins?

Narrating itself is a sin.

Your father has chosen to assign Elenthoor

Appan that sin. The truth is that.

Isn't it?

In the past, punishment for hearing Veda’s

was to pour hot lead into one's ears.

But now it is audible through chanting

over the mikes in the temple, Thirumeni.

What are you talking, dear?

Do you really know about Vedham?

Do you know the significance of

"Atharva Vedham," the one you inquired about?

Your full lifetime is not sufficient to understand that.

Don't wait for it.

You may leave now.

Do you want to argue with me,

Unni? You brought people here.

Dear, just sweep it with another pot of water.

Let it be cleansed.

The word Vedham means "me,"

isn't that right, Thirumeni?

According to the Veda, the

knowledge is meant to be shared.

Furthermore, there is no mention of

places, rivers, or people in any Vedham.

And where, which people are

forbidden to practice vedham?

I came to dispel my doubts, knowing

clearly its magnificence, since there is

something meant to be 'Veda Sanhita Atharvam,

from fire priests in the Chathur Vedhams.

You warned me that setting a lifetime

ambition won't help me reach it completely.

Thirumeni, there is no need to spend a lifetime learning,

but a dedication.

A birth dedication without regard to religion or caste.

Let's go.

A student needs discriminating intellect

in order to select good teachers.

I have that in me.

Well, have you made up your mind to

start the puja and chanting?

Strange in the book section.

Hey!

In the Atharva Vedham, Sofiya has certain doubts.

Just wanted to clear it.

I think she's knowledgeable.

She asked me if these were musk

seeds for the Gandharva puja when I went to

the riverbank yesterday to pluck

seeds for the act of worship.

I wondered.

-What are you doing? -Eh h!

I just wanted to read the Atharva Veda.

Don't touch it!

Don't get it soiled.

Just to clear a doubt!

Is the doubt for you or that Elenthoor Appan?

Do you think I'm not aware of anything?

What you would get from Elenthoor Appan

if you stole the books from this place.

What are you talking about, Dad?.

I simply took it to see when she

stated that she wanted to learn.

Well, that's remarkable. Get out of this place.[Laughs]

-Madhava? -Oh!

Close the library and get me the key.

Oh!

Did you hear?

Son's duty!

Trying to steal the books,

when that Christian girl told.

When he took away the book from his

own home to read, was that theft?

When you took it without

asking, apologize to Dad, Unni.

Forgive me, Dad.

The books that were bound with holy

thread and dealt with Swaraswati puja

Chanted with lines in chronological order to gather

sacred palm leaves following an act of worship

Who allowed you to be in that room?

Oh, I allowed him.

Doesn't Unni Thirumeni have the authority to enter there?

No!

I want him to hear as well as others

Remember, he has no such authority.

My tantric heritage, property, and everything

will be bestowed to my only son, who protects my lineage.

The willful one who is disobeying

me won't have any rights.

Why he wouldn't have any rights?

[Scoffs]

That's fabulous.

There are now women at home demanding the right, correct?

You might have assumed that pride

and property passed on upon death.

No, never on will!

Think calmly, Valiya Thirumeni.

The one born to ruin the clan.[Muttering]

[A horse neigh]

[A horse neigh continues]

We are getting late, Madhava.

Savithri has not yet come.

A special puja is being held. It could get late.

Should we cause them to be an impediment

by being late in the ceremony?

-Let's get going. -Okay.

Madhava, have you taken the

delicate leaves of the amritha creeper,

the root of the banyan tree, for the engendering ceremony?

Yes.

It's Nani, Valiya Thirumeni.

Midwife!

"I would not let him close his eyes, Thirumeni."

"I will not take this sin on me."

Why are you here, Naniyamma?

Thirumeni is leaving for a good deed.

Don't obstruct him on his way.

Why did you come, Nani?

It's been years since I've come to Elenjikkara.

Thought of visiting children and Atholamma.

At Illam, there is no practice of memory renewal.

Better leave from here.

Have you not heard me, Nani?

Don't obstruct the augury. Get out.

Shall we start?

Madhava, it is a negative sign.

Let's not travel, today.

Go inform them that we

will not be coming today.

Yes.

[Crowd chatter] There's a vehicle.

Just stop it for a while, bro.

What..what happened?

Fainted while walking.

Is it possible to get her to the hospital?

Is it so?

Bro, make it fast. Fast.

Come bro, come.

[Mixed chatter]

Aunty, you get in the front.

See it.

Do you want us to come?

No, no.

Can we go to the hospital?

What happened?

A dizziness, dear.

No need to go to the hospital.

What did you eat today?

Nothing I had.

What's your name?

Naani?

What about your children, Naniyamma?

How many children I got in this palm?

But this is how I'm fated to live, alone!

Might have thought that the midwife who assisted with

childbirth had not shared her affection individually.

An all-powerful, playful goddess.

You can stay here if Naniyamma likes to.

You'll get along as well.

Goddess must have felt elated.

That's why!

[Car approaching]

I knew the issues at home.

Am I the reason for everything?

Heh!

You know who she is?

Not really!

The one who helped bring Yathi into this world.

Midwife!

Heh! Naniyamma?

Hum!

I heard a lot about you from Mom.

I wished to see you.

- One more boy is there? - Yadhu.

He handles all of the illam's puja-related duties.

However, it would be me who could

introduce you to the midwife.

-Yes, yes. -[Group Laughs]

If required, put another mat to spread it.

Not required; it's almost dried.

Is it so?

-This is enough. -Ha.

Madhava?

-Namaskaram. -Hmm.

Let Thirumeni know that we are.-Oh.

Please be seated.

Let the 'authority' talk about things in detail.

That's appropriate.

We shouldn't leave the matter in disarray.

You know the approach and his temperament.

That means we can't discuss our objective?

Yes, yes.

Well.

There would be a major issue with reason

if the temple's authority got here.

If the authority lies with us,

Hum.

The serious matters taken into a decision

at the Dwarka Math for many years, right?

Hum.

And the committee is also concerned when it comes

to purity, relating to the temple, and math.

Something negative is observed in the

'Deva Prashanam'.

Based on the observations,

the Varaha deity appears to be angry.

Hum.

It's possible that the

observations clarified you why.

What did you see?

[Scoffs]

It explains the cause of the math's impurity.

Neither Yadhukrishnan Namboodiri nor you could

have broken the act of worship or the fast.

Is there anyone else present, though,

who doesn't break Namboori traditions?

That could be the cause of God's discontent.

He brought someone to learn Vedham

from another religion to my illam.

And before they left, they taught me vedham.

What else is it called otherwise?

No need to debate or pass judgment.

Our task is to find a solution and

make him understand. It's sufficient.

It's true what Elenthoor Appan says.

Yathi Namboodiri doesn't bother with the untouchability.

Never indulge in the tradition clan.

When a defect like this occurs in this illam, it will not only

impact the illam but the entire community, isn't that right?

The Varaha deity has settled

here in a pure state.

The invisible protection is the

barrier that keeps off the evil spirits.

That barrier won't be broken by any impurities.

Recalculating the observation based

on what you noticed is ideal.

Well, this is what I said!

The temple committee authority is outside Dwarka math.

Varaha deity is not just only owned by Math, right?

It's not simply earned by just chanting mantras.

I had never seen any fail in veneration until today.

Yathi lives here seeing purity and tradition only.

[Scoffs]

A self-centered life and relationship

with a girl from another religion.

Younger son didn't

understand the mistake yet.

I admit having friendship with another religion.

But!

I never tainted the tradition of the illam's heritage.

Dwarka Math is equal to the temple.

And acting self-willed over there means

the Namboori committee will question for sure.

[Scoffs]

Pardon me, dad.

Kangaat Parameshwaran Namboodri frequently

flees in the name of visiting a temple,

drinking alcohol on the Kollangod Mana slope,

and got obstructed once by the police and

villagers. Is it still in your memory?

Just stop it!

What rubbish are you talking Unni?

Truly false.

I've always gone to the temple with namboodiris,

who are regarded as my seniors, up until now.

You are insulting them as well.

Please don't think that the committee is against you.

We are here to find out what's going on.

No more talk is required.

Math's Valiya Thirumeni is here

to determine what's appropriate.

We did what was necessary to be informed.

If you don't care about tradition and untouchability,

the committee may have to decide to relocate Varaha Deity.

Yes, yes.

Let's move.

Hum.

Indecorum should not be used to toss out anyone

who visits math, even if they are enemies.

This is the first ordeal.

"Eradicating Gandharva affliction."

"The puja will continue post midnight."

See, this is a celebration pic.

part of Bhudha Jayanthi.

And this is Vyshaka Poornima.

Gandharva worship.

Both are same.

Have tea, dear.

Will you have it from here as prepared?

Hey, why shouldn't I have it, Naniyamma?

But not today.

Hum.

It's specially made for Yathi, a pure vegetarian.

Yes.

[Chuckles]

Mahayana Buddhists [practices]who

do puja on Buddha's birthday.

There are five main substances.

And you are aware of Gandharva Puja.

Panchamakara.[Five Ms]

Liquor, meat, fish and grain

And sexual intercourse.

According to Tibetan Buddhists, the Panchatattva

Both male and female relations are imperative in the puja.

Sexual Yoga.

Though Dakshinachari's [right-hand path] alludes

to tantric groups that reject them, Vamachari's

[left-handed route] priest breaks social

taboos in his pursuit of spiritual practice.

Out of these, still one in the math, Yadhu Krishnan. What is he doing?

Swathika Mantra [ Right hand path]

Don't be sure of it.

I saw the manager of illam, plucking musk seeds, last day.

Those seeds are known as Kama Kasthuri.

Generally, it is used for sexual tantra.

There are references in the documents.

What are you beginning to say?

Pondering whether Yadhukrishnan

Namboodiri is harboring any minor lies.

I've been thinking telling you

about it for a while, Yathi.

Is it for that reason I've

accompanied you to the woodland and

sacred grove to discover that

Yadhu is a male- volent sorcerer?

Research going beyond the limits.

Hey, Yathi, please stop.

Yathi?

-Don't be angry, dear! -Eh h!

Is it not that I shared my thought?

I watched him byhearting the mantras

and tantric practice since childhood.

I felt a sense of respect for him, who was devoted to

the Goddess Almighty, for allowing me to live my life.

Yathi, I didn't mean!

Listening to your philosophy is something I can do.

I never liked it, though, when

someone made fun of Yadhu.

- I didn't mean to! - We will meet later.

People like Shankaran Namboodiri gossiping around,

you must not say, Sofy.

Ah, Yathi?

[Gasping]

[Horse neighs]

[clip-clop]

[Horse neighs]

[Horse neighs]

[Temple bell]

[Camera clicks]

[Bells rung]

[Bell rung continues]

Janu!!

Have water.

Wash it properly, okay.

Oh!

There are dirt over here.

Mom, prasadam. [Sacred pouch]

Today is Dad's birthday, right?

Don't want to miss an archana.

It's great to see someone knowing not only

Gandharva's birthday but also Valiya Thirumeni's.

You don't feel like eating something, dear.

-Madhava? -Yes.

Oh?

Who has encroached here?

What happened, Thirumeni?

You're asking me what?

Many things are found lost from here.

I gave my life span to collect

those invaluable documents.

Ay-yo. Nobody will take it.

If Thirumeni can search it again.

I searched it.

I know it was him who took it.

The one who is born to destroy illam.

He never came into the library

again after you scolded him, then.

Which document is missing, Dad?

The subset of Sama Vedha, Gandharva Vedham.

A mystical note that fulfills

Chathur Sahasra Gandhava's.

That's very imperative, which is missing.

Where has the traitor gone?

Dad, don't be worried.

Perhaps he must have taken it for reading.

I'll make it kept back.

Hmm.

Many times I had warned you;

you've stolen the Vedha books, haven't you?

Never, Dad.

I didn't take any book.

[Scoffs]

You were uttering about the Namboori's extramarital affairs.

[Scoffs]

By giving away Vedic texts, your dear son is

strengthening his bond with the lady interest.

Are you happy now?

There are drums and cymbals everywhere,

indicating the popularity of Dwaraka math.

Unni will never do it. I'm damn sure!

[Scoffs]

Temple authorities left from here stumbled

on answers, is that what you said, right?

Do you realise now the reason why they

being ashamed of your son's relationships?

No, dad! don't tell this about a girl.

Is the girl is more priority

than me or illam's heritage, for you.

There's no such meaning on what Unni has said.

You are disgracing a girl, when you

are becoming angry.

Does it require?

Can the words spoken is taken back?

No!

If I am questioned, it indicates that

the person is not in illam.

If that is what is you required, dad

I'll get down from here.

[Mom sobs]

-Oh, my son? - I'm fed up, mom!

Better to leave, rather taking the

responsibility of the mistake, which I never did.

Hey?

What are you talking?

You say sorry to dad.

But what mistake I did?

I will never return to this Math, Mom.

Let the Goddess, and the deities

at the downhill be happy.

Let them shower the blessings!

Unni, what madness are you doing?

If the dad scolded you mean, you behave like this?

He knows that I didn't do any mistake.

I can see that in his face.

I just wanted to ask one thing

to my dad before I leave.

Why he doesn’t like me?

What are you up to, Unni?

Mom, you don't be worried. I'll be there in front

of you, just on your sight, outside the staircase.

Please forgive me, mom!

[Sobbing]

Dear!!

Madhava?

Don't do it.

My son!

[Sobbing]

Dad?

See, please call him back! [Sobbing]

♪Mother, I bid adieu to this place♪

♪Mother, I bid adieu to this place♪

♪Where longing moments fade into empty space♪

♪I'll sever the thread of life and the order♪

♪over as gift in a tender leaf to father♪

♪over as gift in a tender leaf to father♪

♪as a gift♪

[Thundering/rain]

"Then, give anything what the midwife

desires. Let this not heard by Savithri"

♪As secrecy's veil lifts, a wound laid bare,♪

♪conceded for ages, life's crimson droplets flow ♪

♪As secrecy's veil lifts, a wound laid bare,♪

♪conceded for ages, life's crimson droplets flow ♪

♪Like autumn's leaves that fall,♪

♪Like autumn's leaves that fall,♪

♪Unfurled, yet unfulfilled, they wither, one and all♪

♪Consumed by sun's fiery blaze, they vanish, lost to sight♪

♪Behind the panes, spring's warmth will never shine so bright♪

♪Shadows creep, colorless, within me, life light wanes, oh mother♪

[Music ends]

I was unaware that I was the cause of these problems.

Not even that!

I'll be with you always.

Until my last breath.

Promise.

[Sniffled]

Only yaksha gandharvan has only the

right, it says in the science.

Since it was you two, then no issues either.

[Giggles]

That's why we've chosen here.

That's apt.

How did you come to know that I'm here?

I saw the car of the lady love

of Gandharva over there.

[Chuckles]

I came to take him with me.

Hum.

Hey, that's not required.

I'll sleep on the roof of the library.

Yathi, don't be simply adamant.

Please listen to me.

That won't be nice, dear.

Listen?

If the debate is over, let's go.

Mom is waiting at home.

Sofy,

I'm taking him to my home.

Come, bud.

[Exhales]

Let's go. Take your bag.

[Chuckles]

Yeah, have it.

-Dear? -Hum!

You must meet your mom.

I can feel the pain of your mom.

I can understand.

My thoughts were prompting

me to get out of illam.

Mom's face, however, held me back.

Have it.

Mom must be really depressed.

You have it dear!

Get some water, Mom.

Ah.

-Alex, bro. -Hum.

Please give me the library key.

-I'll stay there. -That's not possible, dear.

-There are no facilities there. -Nothing required.

That's enough for me.

Listen, I've arranged a room for you here.

Not mom. I was telling Alexetten

that I will stay in the library.

Hum.

Don't say any excuse.

I'm telling you like a mother.

[Footsteps]

Because there are no youth in your own

community, and you start living here hiding.

Never should the tongue that

enchants holy words be filthy.

Hum.

Stop your advice.

Leave Yathi aside.

That's better for you.

What if I don't leave him?

What's that you have entice him.

What renders him to join you?

That's true.

I possess an innate ability that none

of you at Dwarka Math ever knew existed.

That's not the one you learned from after

donning a talisman that chants sacredly.

A lifetime of love that was not bestowed by a father.

He wouldn't have left from Math if

someone had given him that love.

[Bird squeaks]

Hey, Madhavamama!

Let me sit.

Why are you here, Madhavamama?

I came to see you, Unni.

I knew you were here.

I feel so nervous if I don't meet you sometimes.

Are you fine, Madhavamama?

[A Nod]

[Bird chirps]

Mom?

She is fine.

What else I've to say.

Remained a shadow of the Valiya Thirumeni

for as long as anyone could remember.

I am well aware of

Unni's heart as well as his mindset.

Mom tells me when I sob

at calling Madhavamama.

Now I'm scared to live in Illam..

I see in the sleep, domiciled goddess

come running to me with a sword.

Then I wake up in a shock!

What are you saying, Madhavamama?

Nothing!

Let me go.

[Praying]

[Exhales]

Don't forget to meet Mom sometimes.

Thawing, she is.

Atholamma!

[Indistinct chatter]

[Temple bell]

Archana in the name of the Vishakam star.

Everything will be favorable to the

younger son, showing the goddess's desire.

No need for worry, Atholamma.

[Vehicle approaching sound]

Hello, my Sofy doll.

Why is your face dull, dear?

Hey, nothing, papa.

Please be seated. Matthews.

No hustle bustle from the city,

a clam and quiet atmosphere.

Sit, Aby.

Do you recognize?

Naniyamma! [Laughs]

Get us to have something, Naniyamma.

Yes.

See, ask Joseph to bring the luggage.

-I'll. -Ah.

Didn't Martin bring it? It's super.

Yes, yes, it's really the best.

-Aby, would you to join? -Thank Uncle.

I don't drink,

Pappachan, he doesn't like all these.

That's good to hear.

You know Johny Kutty, son of Avarachan;

Yeah!

he succumbed to death with liver cirrhosis.

You can be considered in the group of humans.

[Chuckles]

Come.

What's up, Papa?

[Exhales]

Mathews told me something.

Something means it's nice.

An alliance with Mathews's son, Aby, with you.

What would I say? It's a matter of my interest.

We should do it like a marriage of grandeur

that Elenjikkara village has never witnessed.

And then business, you should manage it.

I need to take a rest now.

I'm already exhausted.

So good night.

Listen, Papa?

Papa?

Hmm.

There are no relatives here for Anna, Father.

Only one daughter, hm.

You've earned much wealth for her.

No need to roam around now.

Pappachan, you go relax.

Father, this is a good proposal.

I can be content, giving my

daughter's hand to someone I believe.

Please assume that I have certain emotions

about conducting a marriage here.

Did you ask for her consent?

I did tell her.

Time has changed, Pappacha.

This is not our time.

The girls today has their own opinions and likeness.

You must know it from her.

Sofy is not just my daughter,

but a friend a real friend.

Who said it's not!

What's the use in you saying

living in Mumbai and Kolkata?

I'm noting since she came to the church.

She is seen worried.

There's nothing like that, father.

Whatever problems Sofy has, she'll

tell me, I'm sure about it.

[Giggles]

There's an interesting thing.

Father asked me, whether I have your consent.

I said that I know what my daughter has in her mind.

How's it?

Pappa?

I...

That, what..

what Father said is right.

I....

It's okay, fine.

I was showing a bit hurry.

I didn't know your heart.

Sorry Papa.

Are you upset, Papa.

[Gasping] No!!

Why to get sad, it's happiness.

Many times you become winning, loving me.

At least once, Can I make myself winning on you.

I like

your like is papa’s like!

[Chuckles]

Thank you Papa.

[Exhales]

[Vehicle approaching]

[Birds chirp]

[Doors open/shut]

-Hi. -Hi.

Come on in, dear.

It's been some time; you're not seen.

-What about Yathi? -He is inside.

OK.

Seems busy with annual celebration.

-Ah. -Come.

-Thankachayan gave 350 rupees -Rs. 350/-

-That's the big amoun....! -Are you discussing something?

-You sit, dear. -Yeah.

[Giggles]

Shouldn't we not conduct a Margam

Kali [Christian traditional dance] in the annual celebration?

You don't tease like that!

Every art is same.

You said that in the last celebration,

the drama played would be Karnan.

I might tell like that!

That's why we thought of adding a Margam Kali.

-Hmm. -[Giggles]

-Interview letter. -Heh!

Papa has arranged everything.

The job was offered on his qualification.

And this is just for the sake of an interview.

That's all.

Hmm.

She made us wonder! [Yathi chuckles]

-Shouldn't we celebrate? -Very much.-yes.

I'll prepare a sweet kheer!

Make kheer first. We'll tell

you whether it's sweet or not.

- Just simply saying! -You get off, kid.

You'd be better off leaving in the morning.

Papa had planned everything.

Well, Sofiya, it's not necessary.

In the early morning, I could get there.

Where's Alexetten?

Bro will come. He is far happier than I'm.

[[Giggles]

He was concerned about not finding me a job.

Yathi, even if it is for a day,

when you are not near me...

Hey, come on, don't be silly!

-Hey, here he is! -Is it over?

[Chuckles]

I thought I could be late since

there are sentiments before leaving.

Shall we leave?

Will Reghuvetten stop his ferry before we reach there?

Well!

Leave the ferry. Josephetten will drop you there.

Naniyamma?

Hey, not needed.

It's not late now.

We shall walk.

That's the habit!

-See you. -Hum.

[Both chuckles]

Aha-ha!

Aunty?

[Hissing sound]

Naniyamma?

Aunty?

[Screaming]

Ay-yo!!

There's a snake!

Oh my god!

Joseph, Joseph..!!

Snake bitten her!!

-What happened? -Please come fast!

Sofy dear!

What?

Ay-yo!

Hold her.

[Mixed dialogues]

[Gasping]

[Gasping continues]

Nothing, dear. Nothing.

Don't get afraid, dear.

Everything will be alright when you reach Math.

Rush fast.

Hurry up.

[Car tyes screeches]

Hurry.

Hold her first.

Hold her, fast.

Slowly!

That side.

Valiya Thirumeni?

What happened?

Snake bite.

Make her lie down facing her head to the east.

Careful.

To the east, yeah.

-What happened? -Atholamma!

Please call Valiya Thirumeni

and ask him to save my Sofiya.

[Nany sobbing]

Are you Nany?

Can you please call Valiya Thirumeni?

Huh!

Where was it bitten?

[Nany sobbing continues]

Eh h!

Please save my Sofiya, Thirumeni.

It's a king cobra that bites.

That too in the sensorium.

Oh! mother Merry!

This can't stop here.

[Sobbing]

Please don't refuse her.

If you think you can save her.

This math has a history of making a snake

suck its own poison after it bites a person.

But!

If a girl bitten by a snake in the karthika star

the death is imperative!

That's a Serpent Law.

No enchanter can block this.

Thirumeni!! [Sobbing]

[Sobbing Continues]

-Can I try it, Dad? -Never.

No experiment nor the antidote

will work in this treatment.

The snake was venomous and

exceedingly lethal when it bit.

Attempting a hand could potentially result

in the death of the enchanter as well.

The deities we worship have Nagadevan [Lord] also.

Lord won't leave us, Dad.

Hum.[scoffs]

[Sobbing]

Come over.

It's Idiocy!

Yadhu too started disrespecting me.

Isn't it Savithri?

[Chanting]

Eh!

Eh h!

[Gasping]

[Gasping continues]

[Moaning]

[Moaning]

[Breathing]

[Chu]

Eh h!

[Breathing]

Sofy, dear?

Drink this medicine.

It was sheer luck that saved your life.

Huh!

No god left to be called.

It's been twenty-four hours.

You can have food, right?

Can I serve it?

E hm, dear?

What happened?

Hey, Now there's no worry.

You won't' have any problem.

Just have this medicine.

From the snake bite

[Gasping]

Not just for a girl

for her life

to ruin here life as well.

Isn't it Naniyamma?

What are you talking?

I

[Gasping]

don't want live.

What happened to that?

[Sobs]

Do you know what I lose?

Do you know that, Naniyamma? [Sobs]

[Sobbing]

[Sobbing continues]

[Sniffled]

No dear, don't tell me anything.

I can understand everything.

The venom of the poisonous snake

only shed on the body, Naniyamma.

[Gasping]

The mind that burns

is also poison of life.

[Sobbing]

-[Weeping] -Dear?

Let nobody know this.

Don't tell anyone.

[Sobbing]

You are a daring girl.

Don't ever get weak!

Eh H!

[Breathing]

[Screaming]

[Exhales heaving]

Dear?

Yathi Thampuran is here.

I don't want to see him.

You must see him.

I can't be Naniyamma!

I don't want to see anybody.

Sofy?

Oh! God's grace!

Why did you wear the T-shirt reversed?

You've scared a lot.

I came to know when I reached the riverbank.

Did you have anything?

Some dizziness will be there for two days on the head.

It was venom, right?

You suspected Yadhu. Now see what?

I need to lie down.

Then you take a rest.

I'll come later.

Well. you didn't ask anything for what I went.

Success!

It was recommended by your dad?

Just two or three questions, just for the sake of it.

That's all.

Okay, you sleep.

[Sniffled]

[Sniveled]

[Sobbing]

Sofy?

Sofy?

Naniyamma, Where's Sofy?

No, Unni. She went to the town.

-Alone? -Yes.

I've been watching it for some days.

Why is she behaving like this?

Keeping a distance from me!

Is there anything I'm not aware of?

I don't know anything, Unni.

Didn't tell me anything.

Naniyamma, you know it.

If she doesn't want to see me, then there will be a reason.

Ask her to tell me that.

Dear?

I'm not a person who tells lies.

I'm not a person who tells lies. But tells for the true only.

Why are you making me

commit this unpardonable sin?

I can't lie to the Goddess or the Yathi.

Naniyamma,

can you do one more favor for me?

You are my daughter, even if

I didn't give birth to you.

What do you want?

I wanted to see Yadhu.

Shucks!

What are you talking?

I'm not able to get you.

I can't stay without meeting him. Naniyamma.

Do you know what you are talking about?

I know.

I'm not able to forget him.

I must meet him.

No dear.

Don't think of the way never intended.

Finally, life will be lost.

I'm telling about my life, which has seen many lives.

There's only one person in my life.

It was Yadhu who seduced me,

even though I was unaware of it.

I can't think of anyone else.

I can't cheat Yathi, Naniyamma.

[Giggles]

You'll get a smack from me, yeah.

[Overlapped dialogues]

[Crowd chatters / toy sounds]

Give one more lamp wick, sister.

I wanted to meet Yadhu Thirumeni.

Well, he is in the Math, performing puja.

Ah!

Evening, I shall wait at the Gandharvan Kav.

For what?

Can you ask him to come there.

What's the matter?

Keep this.

Eh h!

-No, not required. -Let no one know. Keep it.

-Don't forget to tell him. -Yes, sure.

-Hey? -Yeah.

In fact,

first I had a feeling of aversion!

Like every girl, I felt angry; revenge was all I had for you.

But gradually it brought me to a different mindset.

The first person to ever make

me feel like a woman was you!

That makes me feel so ecstatic.

Like an enchanting

the intoxication in the magical man

is seducing me.

I can't ever forget you.

[Gasping]

I need you more.

I am unable to think of anyone else.

What did you tell me, the other day?

That I don't know you!

That you would reveal Yadhukrishnan's

Gandharva larks in this village of Elenjikkara.

[Scoffs]

Hum.

I always win over any challenge.

Or my deities I worship made me winning, rather,

always!.

You had no idea when you were standing

in front of me and challenging me.

My deities will put you in front of me.

With these hands doing symbolic gestures,

your body will become fatigued.

Nobody else was able

to feel you the way I did.

I have experienced your lust intensity

running in your nerves.

Was it just stubbornness to win over my body,

then I don't have anything to say.

I won't come to see you either.

Not that,

if you desire me again!

We'll meet in the next full moon.

Do you know something, Naniyamma?

Yadhu is truly a Gandharvan. [Celestial being].

He has everything a woman desires.

Why are you like this, dear?

You've been chanted a Gandharva mantra by him.

Stay out of that temptation.

We'll visit the Yakshi Kav [Pixie grove]

and have you bound with a sacred threat.

[Shrilling]

Present the silk and money to the Pixie god.

Within three days, the pixie will

serve everything you have in mind.

[Shrilling continues]

Yeah, keep it here.

[Gate creaks]

Dear, Sofy is...

Went to the town, right?

Be in one side!

-Sofy? -Eh h!

I must know what happened to you.

What are you trying to hide from me?

I must know, did I make any mistake?

Why this evasion?

I need to sit relaxed.

Can you just get out of here?

You want to be relaxed insulting me?

Where are your promises, "saying you are my

life, and I'll be there with you always"?

I don't want to say anything.

And don't come to see me ever again.

-You may leave, Yathi. -Sofy?

I don't want to see you.

[Gasping]

Is it you telling me this?

[Sobs]

♪This night, whispers of memories♪

♪caress your skin♪

♪In darkness's embrace♪

♪Oh dear, our fleeting journey's ends with in♪

♪Tell me my beloved♪

♪Will summer's heat find you?♪

♪When I turn dumb♪

♪Will you seek me out,♪

♪Do your remember my sweet heart♪

♪Will you hear the pain♪

♪On this final night, come, come t♪

♪Oh...'o'...'o'♪

♪This night, whispers of memories♪

♪caress your skin♪

The Varaha deity's celebration is barely two days away.

The dilemma, however, is who

would carry out the tantric karma.

Why is it so doubtful?

It has been carried out for many

years by Unnikrishnan Namboodhiri.

[Chuckles]

In Elenjikkal, the energy is the Varaha God.

The entire town will collapse if there is any flaw.

[Gate creaks]

Sofiya?

Sofiya?

May you please be seated inside?

Call her.

Sofy, you can't look at me straight, right?

You have either come here to learn about the

tantric traditions or to demolish their foundations.

I must know!

What's your aim?

For what purpose are you ruining my children's lives?

I don't have anything to say.

I'm a mother. I had to helplessly watch

the child I gave birth to leave the house.

I am not capable of turning you into ashes with a curse.

But the words I speak, rankled

from mind, will burn you down.

You'll suffer for sure, one day.

And you'll understand

the mother's mental anguish.

Atholamma, don't curse her.

Atholamma?

Atholamma? [Knocking sound]

[Knocking sound continues]

-Atholamma? -Oh, is she?

What?

Whose message led you here, Naniyamma?

I will never do anything to disobey God.

I came here just to see you.

Valiya Thirumeni

went to pray at Guruvayoor for

Ekadashi, which is why I came here.

Hum, what's the matter?

The girl, like Sofy, speaks directly to the eyes;

bowing down the head before you

is not because she made a mistake. but

she gave you a status of the mother only.

When she was brought here with

a snakebite, and later realizing that

her virginity was lost while unconscious on this mat,

no god cared to save her.

What are you talking about?

Don't hate her, Atholamma.

I can just say that.

She disclosed everything to me.

I knew about the stories of the young

enchanter of this math when she said.

Eh h!

Mantra tactics are used to entice the girls

that come here for the Gandharva puja.

Atholamma doesn't know anything.

Some girls have lost their lives to suicide.

Naniyamma?

Atholamma, I hate to say this.

Everything that can't be shared with a mother.

[Sobs]

No!

No!

My Yadhu!

Never be!

Ay-yo!

Was it him, Yadhu, my son!

Do you know why I came to

this village, Atholamma?

Atholamma, do you know why I was banished

from this illam by Valiya Thampuran [Master]?

I came here to tell the truth.

What truth?

What truth did I still need to learn?

[Sobbing]

"It's you who can do this duty"

"Who is the first?"

"He is the one"

"No he is the one"

"Not needed"

Return it to Valiya Thirumeni.

[Sobbing]

Compared to a mother experiencing labor

agony, the midwife's mind hurts more.

The midwife understands the depth and suffering of nerves

when a chord is cut from the child to the mother.

It's obvious who entered the

palm first during the birth.

Had I not expressed doubt, Valiya Thirumeni

himself would have taken such action.

Naniyamma, I am now realizing everything.

[Sobbing]

Everything!

For many years, this caused grief.

However, the Goddess has decreed that Atholamma

is now completely aware of everything.

Yathi has been disregarded since his birth because of this.

[Sobbing continues]

[Sniffled]

[Exhales]

I'm leaving.

[Crying]

[Car approaching]

What is this? why no light?

What happened? No one is home?

The evening lamp wasn't lit, didn't you notice?

-I did not light it. -Savithri?

Ignoring the worship and the tradition?

Only that the deities will settle in

places where worship is practiced

with mental and physical purification

and auspiciousness, correct?

What happened to you?

Talking about something that isn't

normal and showing disrespect.

You never know the goddess settled here in the

illam, and in the land are powerful deities.

They'll destroy everything, do you know?

The pujas offered by me for the last thirty years to

the deities are not known to me. That won't happen.

Listen!

You know I can't bear the disobedience and the ignorance.

I opted the son out; if

it is for my wife also, I won't mind.

I'm sure of it. But..

If you would like to extradite someone in

the name of traditional destruction, then it

should be the pontiff of this Math only to get out!

-Savithri? -Thirumeni?

-[Metal clinks] -Eh h!

You won't forget this?

The gift you handed over to the midwife,

to eliminate the child I gave birth to.

You didn't realize that the deities also

went out when you expelled the son from here.

Not the issue with paternal destruction that distressed me

when I saw planetary positions seen on Yathi's horoscope.

But the horoscope that destructs the worship

and prayers and supreme being going exorcise.

That scared a lot!

Both children were the gift of God!

Savithri?

[Thud sound]

[Traditional percussion rising]

[Kombu siren]

[Chariot/clip-clop]

[Kombu siren continues]

What are all these?

Let me worship you,

who is the master of pujas?

The Gandharvan who aroused lust in me for the first time.

The whole night is awaiting our arrival.

[Sniffs]

I become intoxicated by the same scent.

The Kamasasthra signs on these fingers

are also intimately acquainted to me.

[Gasping]

Mastered the kamasasthra, correct?

Let me venerate this Gandharvan?

[Water drizzling]

[Kombu siren]

[Drum beats]

[Conch sound]

[Ritual procession]

[Prayers/ Ritual chantings]

[Conch sound continues]

[Ritual percussion continues]

[Ritual dance / anklet sound continues]

[Chanting]

[Ritual dance steps continues]

['Thud sound']

Why is so much red chili powder required, dear?

Ah-h!

[Groans]

[Whining]

[Whining continues]

[Groans]

-Huff! -[Yadhu screaming]

[Panting]

[Groans]

[Ascending scores]

[Yadhu groans]

[Bellowing]

[Screaming]

What do you think about women?

Eh-hrr!

In order to sate your lust?

You destroyed the girls who committed suicide

when they came to evacuate Gandharva, do you recall?

Eh-hrr!

[Screaming]

Eh h.

Ehh!

Did you consider me as someone who would think

of lust and lie in your hands that make tantric signs?

[Yelling]

I would atone for your sin with your blood.

Hu-huh!

Eh-ha!

[Screaming]

[Choking]

[Panting]

[Scuffling]

Show me!

[Screaming]

Huh!

[Bellowing]

[Groans]

Huh!

[Panting]

[Ritual steps continues & Drum beats]

[Scuffles]

[Rituals]

Forgive me!

After doing the horrible

crime, you are not forgiven.

Forgive me.

In every religion, there are people just like you.

Forgiveness is insufficient for the serious

sins you commit in place of good deeds.

-[Yelling] -[Screaming]

[Drum beats continues]

[Screaming]

-Screaming] -[Sighing]

[Screaming continues]

[Thud sound]

[Groans]

Ah-h!

[Sobbing]

[Sobbing]

[Sobbing]

[Sobbing continues]

My supreme Goddess!!

[Yathi panting]

Sofy?

[Sobs]

♪I erase myself♪

♪correcting fate inscribed in me♪

♪No savior comes, never comes♪

♪Never, no savior comes♪

♪You yourself are the shield and sword♪

♪You yourself are the shield and sword♪

♪In many colors, languages entwine, deception lurks beneath♪

♪It's a cheat, cheat, cheat♪

♪It's a cheat!♪

[Humming]

♪Earth-shattering might, your are Sita♪

♪And Panchali, humiliated in endless night♪

♪Earth-shattering might, your are Sita♪

♪And Panchali, humiliated in endless night♪

♪Sati's fiery spirit rises from the pyre♪

♪Sati's fiery spirit rises from the pyre♪

♪A procession of helpless cries ♪

♪Abhaya, Nirbhaya, Soumya, Shari, ♪

♪Abhaya, Nirbhaya, Soumya, Shari♪

♪Abhaya, Nirbhaya, Soumya, Shari, ♪

♪It's you, its you, its you♪

♪You, you, you, you,♪

♪It's you, how many petals crushed beneath your feet♪

♪Crushed under your feet♪

♪Extinguished the light, extinguished the light♪

♪I won't succumb, shattered and worn♪

♪Nor plead for shelter, with heart forlorn♪

♪With heart forlorn♪

♪Tears won't wash away like a rain's refrain♪

♪Curses echo, as I rise again♪

♪Not yet time to bind♪

♪Not yet time to bind♪

♪Not yet time to bind♪