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THE THIEF AND THE GODDESS BHAGAVATHY

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen

♫ This is the peaceful night when child Jesus came to earth. ♫

♫ This is the Holy night when goodness descended on earth ♫

♫ Let us sing together Hallelujah ♫

♫ Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah ♫

♫ This is the peaceful night when child Jesus came to earth ♫

♫ This is the Holy night when goodness descended on earth ♫

♫ Let us sing together Hallelujah ♫

♫ Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah ♫

♫ O Jesus, born in the cowshed as compassion manifest ♫

♫ O Jesus, who removed the darkness of unending sorrow and gave light ♫

♫ O Jesus, born in the cowshed as compassion manifest ♫

♫ O Jesus, who removed the darkness of unending sorrow and gave light ♫

♫ When your divine song becomes visible, ♫

♫ Happiness fills the heart ♫

♫ Happiness fills the heart ♫

♫ O Jesus, born in the cowshed as compassion manifest ♫

♫ O Jesus, who removed the darkness of unending sorrow and gave light ♫

♫ And gave light ♫

♫ This is the peaceful night when child Jesus came to earth ♫

♫ This is the Holy night when goodness descended on earth ♫

♫ Let us sing together Hallelujah ♫

♫ Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah ♫

♫ This is the peaceful night when child Jesus came to earth ♫

♫ This is the Holy night when goodness descended on earth ♫

♫ Let us sing together Hallelujah ♫

♫ Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah ♫

♫ O Jesus, the son of Sacred Virgin Mary ♫

♫ The name Jesus is pure and clean ♫

♫ O Jesus, who smiles like the moon ♫

♫ O Jesus, who grew higher than the moon ♫

♫ O Jesus, the embodiment of love ♫

♫ O Jesus, the model of sacrifice ♫

♫ This is the peaceful night when child Jesus came to earth ♫

♫ This is the Holy night when goodness descended on earth ♫

♫ Let us sing together Hallelujah ♫

♫ Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah ♫

♫ This is the peaceful night when child Jesus came to earth ♫

♫ This is the Holy night when goodness descended on earth ♫

♫ Let us sing together Hallelujah ♫

♫ Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah ♫

♫ O Jesus, who walked over the sea, ♫

♫ O Jesus, who stands pervading the sky ♫

♫ Jesus is always the consolation for the distressed ♫

♫ Jesus is the Lord who gives strength to the soul ♫

♫ Jesus is the delightful song for all ♫

♫ Jesus is the path of protection for the world ♫

♫ This is the peaceful night when child Jesus came to earth. ♫

♫ This is the Holy night when goodness descended on earth ♫

♫ Let us sing together Hallelujah ♫

♫ Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah ♫

This farm land is Devasom Board’s, do you know?

- Is it! - Yes.

Go fast.

Okay

They might’ve reached.

We got to reach there soon.

(Chit-chat)

All have reached!

Stop near the banyan tree.

All of you reached early!

Stop here.

Everyone reached early!

Hey, Girish, arrived early?

Yes, master

Whatever it be … It’s all Goddess’s grace!

So we could collect funds more than expected!

That, as everyone donated generously.

Now we got to locate couple of prime spots at the junction,

And fix billboards.

Also, one we could fix at the Madathara Junction opposite the Waiting shed

What do you say, sir?

Exactly, that place attracts more viewers!

That we will not delay. I shall arrange for that.

Anyway, I am happy to see you all present together on time.

Okay sir.

Master,

Don’t we need to mention about Mathapan to S.I?

This enthusiasm is needed..

Don’t we have to make the festival a great success.

-Definitely. -Okay, see you all then.

There is ten times the people here than who are seen at church

When the Lord was born,

all that was for company was four cattle around Him.

And in the name of the Lord, they now kill those cattle.

Useless fellows!

How many? 2 isn’t it!

What is it Mathappan?

Wanted to find out whether your Father’s marriage is done!

Stop the small talk and weigh one Chicken

Take a older one. One that is fleshy.

Looks like a Christmas bash!

Seems like you hit some jackpot?

Is it a Temple Hundi or some Church’s offering box?

Your father-in-law’s church!

If you provoke me, mind you.

-I will destroy your shop. -Wasn’t needed!

You just mind your business.

How much do I charge Mathapan?

Put it as a debt against his name!

Here is your large fleshy one.

I will be back soon..

Baby.. how much did you say?

About four and a half

Catch another 3 more also.

O Lord! This is my blood, and my flesh.

On your Holy birthday... my Holy dinner.

To the Honourable Chief Minister.

This is my profile

Name – Mathappan Unni alias Unni Mathappan.

Place – Palakkad

Oh, was it these guys!

Useless fellows!

For a thief, these scoundrels crucified Lord on a wooden cross.

Now they will start…

Beating of drums and celebration!

Let’s me start my work

Well, Chief Minister, what I am about to say is,

about my suicide!

I am the Thief Mathappan.

That… is how people call me.

To be honest,

So far none I have not succeeded in any of my burglaries.

You can check it out with anybody.

Let me come there.

Mathappan’s leaving this lousy world and coming there has a reason.

Do you know?

I got few things to say before that.

OMG, Police!

Trust he should be here!

Sir, the fox bought a chicken and went home

is the last information we got

Definitely he will be here.

If I get him, I swear on God, I will rip him apart.

You better be careful that he doesn’t rip you apart

Hope you still remember your previous experiences!

Hopefully he will spare me as he can see I am going on a pilgrimage.

Don’t talk…… Walk...

He is really scared of you, Sir.

Yes, Yes.. truly. Now we will see.

Hey, Rascal!

Who is the Rascal?

Didn’t I say?

He is calling you.

No, he must be referring you.

No, no, Might be the DGP.

He did call someone!

Was it you, Sudamshu Sir?

Yes, Lord!

You must have come to give a Christmas cake to Mathappan?

Please give me. What nice Policemen!

Not only Cake, I also got some wine for you.

- May I? - I am very happy.

Not the Cake, I have made a garland of real fire crackers for you.

When the time comes,

I will definitely set them on you...

Sir, please come to the point.

Oh… whether the Majesty is here or stepped out for a tour

Is what I came to find out..

I am at home only, Sir.

You imbecile!

Tomorrow morning if I receive anyone complains

about having lost is undergarment or vessel,

Then, I will...

Ohh, Bad words!

Not let you see the Outside World!

Got it?

Yes.

Morons! Don’t even let me write a suicide note.

Hey, what are you murmuring?

What is it?

Happy Christmas!

Oh! Christmas! Happy Christmas.

We have mistaken him unnecessarily.

And Happy New Year.

Poor fellow! We should’ve got him a Cake.

How much must’ve he been worried!!

Today Mathappan will steal.

All signs are pointing to its success!

Our Krishna temple’s Idol.

If that also fails, then suicide is the only way.

I swear! I swear! I swear!

The struggle to live in this place..

I needn’t specifically tell you

If I win in this,

For sure, I will be present in your next cabinet!

Some spelling errors would be there.

Doesn’t matter.

Isn’t that a decoration for our ministry!

I have only one request

Don’t build any Memorial for thief Mathappan.

No need of firing in the air as salutation

Yours Mathappan Unni alias Thief!

Signature.

Tomorrow onwards,

for lighting the candle and burning incense I will not be there.

Wow…if this also finishes,

Mathappan would be free.

♫ There is a country with goodness a country without falsehood ♫

♫ How beautiful is that country, then and now ♫

♫ Kumbha sports and Kanyar sports are held there ♫

♫ Kumbha sports and Kanyar sports are held there ♫

♫ That country cherishes sights found nowhere else ♫

♫ How beautiful is that country, then and now ♫

♫ There are temples where live Goddesses adorned with sword and anklets ♫

♫ There are mosques, masjids and temple ponds ♫

♫ There are temples where live Goddesses adorned with sword and anklets ♫

♫ There are mosques, masjids and temple ponds ♫

♫ There are “Punja” fields with dancing paddy spikes ♫

♫ How beautiful is that country, then and now ♫

♫ There is a country with goodness a country without falsehood ♫

♫ How beautiful is that country, then and now ♫

♫ Kumbha sports and Kanyar sports are held there ♫

♫ That country cherishes sights found nowhere else ♫

♫ How beautiful is that country, then and now ♫

♫ There are long village paths where palm trees carry umbrellas ♫

♫ There are snowy hills and rivers adorned with anklets ♫

♫ There is roaming rustic breeze singing hymns in praise of “Kaali” ♫

♫ How beautiful is that country, then and now ♫

♫ There is a country with goodness a country without falsehood ♫

♫ How beautiful is that country, then and now ♫

♫ Kumbha sports and Kanyar sports are held there ♫

♫ That country cherishes sights found nowhere else ♫

♫ How beautiful is that country, then and now ♫

♫ How beautiful is that country, then and now ♫

♫ How beautiful is that country, then and now ♫

Brother, there are no tables free.

Needn’t have to be!

Then, pack me a bottle of beer, I will carry it home.

Beer cannot be given as parcel!

Please give me, bro. I will have it outside.

I said no.

Come on, please.

Pain…!

Here. Don’t repeat this.

Oh.. Is it going to rain?

I guess God is with me for my job.

Let it rain..

Let it rain heavily.

Today I am going to rock.

You are also an orphan like me,

Isn’t it?

Here drink.

And be a partner in the State’s development!

No…why at all.

Why needlessly damage your liver and kidney.

I will give you water.

Drink.

Let him also survive.

You stay here. I got another job to do.

Till now, I plucked flowers and knitted garlands, for you.

But today,

this night,

I am adorning it on my head,

for the first time in my life.

(Weeping)

May I take leave, mom?

Wow! Who is this…!

Is it the temple Goddess on the earth!

Goddess… My foot….! Start the vehicle...

Oh my boss Somasekharan! Boss how fortunate you are!

(Thief in temple)

Nice guy! Has not known anything!

What a great watchman!

Sleep well, don’t wake up anytime now,

Let me finish my job.

O my Lord Krishna!

I have heard you were also a thief like me.

Like me being called “Thief Mathappan”

Aren’t you also being called “Thief Krishnan” even now.

How much of butter you’ve stolen to eat.

Being God, if that was your plight.

you can very well think what would be the condition of this poor Mathappan!

Whatever it may be, I want you today.

“The right time isn’t come yet”

Do not say that.

If so then “In the heart of time, you have disappeared, Krishna.”

is what I will have to say.

Which way can I get in?

Shall I remove the tile on the roof.

(Trying to steal the idol)

Ouch!

(Guard wakes up)

Who is that?

Thief...Thief...Catch him...Catch him.

Thief...Thief...Catch..

“Christmas Carols”

Thief..Thief..

Came to steal the idol, catch him

Don’t leave him, catch him, he is the real thief!

Didn’t we happily romance all around these places!

Hey, what are you listening to? Run..Run..

Dad, I did not hear anything.. Don’t hit me.

Want to listen to unnecessary things!

On the middle of the road is their play!

She wants to hear about our romance!

Ain’t she a little kid, dear?

Hail Goddess!

Dear, give the offerings.

I will put it on for you.

Come, let’s go.

Best dad and daughter!

Climb down carefully

You look after yourself! We know to take care.

(Mourning Dad’s death)

Boss had said that he will send his Benz car to pick you.

But I had stopped him saying people might smell something.

Oh, is that so?

Listen Priya, in my opinion, you should’ve taken this decision earlier.

then you wouldn't have had to suffer so much.

Who do you think boss Somasekaran is!

Toddy Contractor, Quarry owner and a private financier,

Sleeps on wads of currency notes!!

At the last temple festival, since seeing you standing with the lamp… I..

Just shut up?

Your goddam boss!!

At which lousy moment did my dad think of mortgaging our house deed with him?

Moreover the money from that lousy guy was of no use too.

My dad also passed away.

Everything is okay, Sir.

If everything is Ok… See, no helmet! Slap Rs.1000 as fine!

Sir, as I had severe headache, I didn’t wear

Slap Rs.1000 additional for arguing!

Sir is really a great person!

Oh no! Police!

Madam, I am on their wanted list!

If they see, then it will be trouble.

It is wise to run and escape, run...

-Isn’t he Kodamani? -Yes, sir.

this time don’t let him escape Catch him quickly..Go..

Come on Run quickly.. Hide somewhere..

Stop.

There is a girl along with him! Catch her too..

Catch her quickly.. Haven’t you heard sir saying?

You stay with me. Let them go.

Hurry up boys!

Come on, fast!

Kodamani is not only into liquor and drugs,

I think he has started a sex racket too!

How would he survive then, sir?

Anyway, check the vehicle.

Sir..don’t put hands in unnecessary places

Hail Lord!

Hmmm…. I think they are into population control program.

Didn’t I alert you already? Hail Lord!

Sir…Maniyan is caught, sir.

His nuts…today I will...

Bring him.

-Where are they? –They escaped, Sir.

Escaped!!

Who recruited you people into the Police?

Party members

To shame the department!

Is there anything like that!

Where is that girl?

Why didn’t you catch her?

We at least saw him climbing the wall and getting away

We didn’t even get see a bit of her!!

Didn’t even see a bit…. You!!! Just get lost from my sight.

Okay sir.

Oh no! Morons are here!

Sir, we..

Hey look there, Matha...Mathappan..

Catch him at least.

That is Santa Claus, Sir!

No, he will appear in any disguise!

That is Mathappan for sure. Go and catch him.

I saw him. Only I saw.

Come on, go catch him boys.

Weren’t you told to catch him

You too come, sir.

Then, let’s call I.G, DGP etc?

-You three! Go and catch him. – Come.

-Move! –Don’t leave him, run.

By the time these guys rolls,

he would’ve left this State.

This time too, my Police Medal for Distinguished Service....

There is road that way, another this way, and this way too…

Which way would he have run?

What would I answer to that moron medal?

What running man! In Olympics he would have got a medal…

-Stop all of you! –What is it, sir.

Did you see Mathappan?

We too are searching Mathappan.

Tell the truth. Haven’t you hidden him?

What do we get for hiding Mathappan?

I will hit you till you break.

No use hitting us!

What is this… complainant is turned into accused

If the culprit is not found, make someone the culprit is the Police policy…

Come to the Station.

♫ Jesus is the delightful song for all ♫

♫ Jesus is the path of protection for the world ♫

Now I understood why it is said so in the Bible

♫ This is the Holy night when goodness descended on earth ♫

♫ Let us sing together Hallelujah ♫

♫ This is the peaceful night when child Jesus came to earth ♫

♫ This is the Holy night when goodness descended on earth ♫

O the Lord be praised now and then, Father

Say….Let the Lord be praised all the time!

I‘ve no time, Father

Heavy duty! Very busy!

-Go and search. -Okay, sir.

Give way.

For what have you come here now?

Came to check if thief Mathappan stepped in here.

Fantastic! He hasn’t stepped into the Church after his first holy mass!

Is there any problem?

So far nothing.

He is not to be seen around

Isn’t it Christmas Eve!

Thieves are in jubilation

Come on, continue.

Lord Krishna put me in a spot

and Jesus saved me

Antony Mathew – KandamParambil House.

George Mathew – Pulikkalamkunnil House.

Ettiavara – Toniyadathu Villa.

Awesome name!

Fortunate people! Sleeping soundly

Neither have debts nor pay interest to the loan sharks,

or get frightened off Policemen

they are sleeping sound and deep.

-OMG! -Oh no!

Who are you?

I am a human lady.

And you?

I am a human man.

Stop being oversmart, tell your name.

Mind your words!

What if I don’t...

Standing in the cemetery at midnight all adorned

is that a holy woman!!

What about you… hiding in the cemetery at midnight...

and are you a saint then?

Tell your name

I am Mathappan.

Thief Mathappan.

Nice name!

And I am Priyamani...Just Priyamani.

Oh I see...

Where is he going?

Hmmm.. When can I get out of this place?

True

Again he goes!

What a sick life!

Neither allow me to die nor to steal and make a living

Did you say anything?

Come again!

I asked, did you say anything?

Yes!! I wished you Happy Christmas!

Are you really going to commit suicide?

Yes, why do you bother?

It was on one such Christmas night, Mathappan was born

So then for dying too, isn’t the same day good?

Hello, wait, why are you sliding towards me?

Nothing... Let me ask you something.

What you got to ask!

Why are you going to kill yourself?

I am fed up of living.

Isn’t when one is fed up of living, one dies?

So thief Mathappan knows philosophy too!!

Please don’t call me Thief!

I do not like.

Okay, only Mathappan..

How do we get out of this place?

Tell me.

You talk as if I brought you here!

You walk out.

I am not afraid to go.

I will cooly walk away in front of them,

and also let them know that a thief is hiding here.

Hey come on… Don’t be childing!

Did I cause any harm to you?

Then suggest an idea to step out from here.

I have no ideas

Let’s do one thing.

What’s it?

Let’s walk out hand in hand together infront of them like this.

Leave….What did you say?

Why the hell are you staring?

Holding Thief Mathappan’s hands this way,

walk out in front of them, that’s all.

May be I am a thief, but I won’t hold your hands.

What is wrong with me?

Didn’t I say, I am a thief, I do not say no.

But..

I haven’t lost my virginity.

To whom am I saying this…

Hey, Thief!

Tell me the truth… Have you jumped out of any mental asylum?

I am not able to tolerate this cold.

What do you expect me to do?

Do I have to massage your feet?

Or expecting anything else from me!!

You won’t get me for that.

As if…..

I can tolerate the cold.

But how long do I sit idle like this?

I have an idea.

Tell me your story.

What story?

Notorious thief Mathappan’s story!

For what the hell!!

Just for a thrill.

Need not thrill like that!

It is not to make money writing your autobiography

Tell me if you wish.

Just for whiling away time.

This Thief Mathappan was also born on the holy Christmas day!

My dad and mom loved me a lot.

Wasn’t I their only son.

See...Santa Claus..

Look

Carol singers have gone.

We can try to step out.

And discontinue the story?

That I can tell on the way too.

(Carols)

Let me listen to the rest of the story

Without much problems, we were moving forward in life...

It was then that incident happened.

In the form of Satan, a Lorry came.

So that lorry ran over your dad, and he died?

If that had happened, it would’ve been better.

We could’ve claimed Insurance amount.

But none of that different.

Then what happened?

Bhaktha Manasan Uncle

My dad’s friend.

A nasty fellow!

Relocated with his family.

Vasanthi has come.

Now both of us can play together all the time.

They reached quite quick.

How are things, dude?

I will take the luggage.

That can be taken later, you come.

No need

Just take a gulp,

to your health! Come on gulp.

Little more is there.

Ain’t this our own Government’s drink?

Needn’t hold me, I will walk myself.

Hey, bring it quickly.

Stop screaming...she will bring it now.

Here she is!

You are really like my own sibling!!

After Bhakta Manasan’s arrival, my dad’s nature changed completely.

He would keep shouting at mom and me for no reasons!

Where is the side dish!

-Give him -Take, dude.

He will take it later.

Is your turn over?

(Children playing)

What is the delay in bringing?

Cool down, dude!

Doesn’t matter, sis.

Oh eggs!

What is wrong with dad, mom?

Get off my sight, both of you!

Your dad has lost his senses completely I guess!

Don’t play with me!

It is been a long time since he borrowed and vanished

Manoj, step in and check.

He is not at home, please don’t enter.

Hey step aside!

No, please.

Don’t make me visit again.

Move boys!

Drinking and gambling all the time,

my dad went broke completely.

Look how shamelessly he is hiding after losing everyting! Nasty fellow!

Mom, I am feeling hungry, give something to eat.

Mom, I am hungry.

Give me something.

Coming, son.

Starvation became a common issue at home.

Besides creditors’ torture!

In all hardships, my mom was my only relief!

And also my friend, Vallabhan.

Who is this Vallabhan?

He is unlike me, a very smart fellow.

Reached great heights!

Most often he will be in government security.

Oh, you mean, a thief.

Don’t call him so.

A have-not who took things from the haves!! That’s all!

Why talk bad? He did help me in my need.

Okay, come back to the story.

One day, dad came home with a rooster.

That’s all to it !!

It was the next morning,

I realised what dad really meant.

Mom..

My dear mom!

Oh my dad!

Why did you take such a step leaving me behind?

Oh, mom!

Hey look, Police there.

Come....

Come, climb.

They’ve gone.

Oh no! Sorry.

I...

Don’t those dirty fellows have enough sleep?

Let them go to hell. You tell the rest.

After my parents death, Bhaktha Manasan took me along with him.

Moreover he had already taken away most of our possessions.

How lucky that he left at least the house for me.

You own a house, what else do you need more?

A kind of thatched house with some land! That’s it.

An isolated area!

Inspite of all that, you are attempting suicide?

I loved his daughter Vasanthi deeply.

He had also promised to marry her off to me.

Because of that, I didn’t notice many things.

Then I understood, he is trying to be oversmart.

So I questioned him.

Then?

What else? He had thrown me out.

It was since then I started living in my house!

Myself along with my parents photograph!

When I was in my Uncle’s house

I was into bit Real estates, cattle business and like,

from which I had some money saved,

and when all that got spent.

what remained was some debts!

After that I got into petty thefts

And till I met you.

Hope you got a rough picture about me

But you don’t appear to be so.

You are still here?

We got acquainted this evening.

I found a friend on the way.

Get acquainted with this aunty.

What a best friend you got!

Better than humans!

You come.

You stay there.

Well, what about Vasanthi then?

I spent all my hard earned money on her bangles, necklace, churidars etc!

Then?

Once, she sent me on a long pilgrimage,

for a good and happy marriage.

Gave me a list of most of the temples in Tamilnadu,

and also money for my expenses.

Lucky fellow! Who will get such a nice lover?

Then, why didn’t your marriage not happen?

While I was returning after the Pilgrimage,

I happened to see a newspaper in the bus.

Oh God! Is she dead?

Her marriage photograph with some rich guy along with a note below.

Fantastic story!

Have you listened to my full story?

Now walk, I will drop you home.

For that why do I need company?

You may not require

But still, I will drop you.

Moreover you are the first person to have listened to what Mathappan to say.

Come on, walk.

Come on.

Mathappan

What is your plan?

It’s still suicide...

Most probably!

If you desire to live, I will suggest a way.

So…?

Wish to give a try?

Don’t you know Shadhavari river?

Across the river, deep in the forest is a Durga temple.

One that opens annually.

A beautiful temple for female spirit - Yakshi

Now the temple is dilapidated.

Steal that idol and sell it.

You can make your life.

Till yesterday it was the Goddess whom I worshipped with devotion.

Are you asking to steal your own deity?

Very funny!

Think well and decide.

Because those who attempted it before are no longer alive.

I see..

For someone who prepared himself to die, does not need to think much

Anyways, if you have not drowned and died,do inform me

Okay

Shadhavari River, A beautiful female spirit!!

(Exclamation)

Uff… Nothing is seen around!

Did she trick me?

What if there is no such cave temple here?

Oh my Jesus!

Am I destined to become a buffet for some tiger or leopard!

(At the Temple)

Go away.

Go away.

Go...Go...

Ouch! Quite hard!

Finally, for the first time in my life, a robbery attempt has been successful.

Have I reached heaven so fast!

Isn’t there anyone else here?

O dammit!! Is it the river bank?

Who dragged me to the shore?

(Goddess)

♫ Meditate on that Ambika, who has a body of the colour of saffron ♫

♫ Who has the three graceful eyes who has a jeweled crown ♫

♫ Adorned by the moon, Who always has a captivating smile ♫

♫ Who has high and firm breasts, wine filled cup made of precious stones ♫

♫ And reddish flowers in her hands ♫

♫ Who forever is the ocean of peace, and who keeps her red holy feet ♫

♫ On a jeweled platform ♫

♫ Who applies saffron on her body ♫

♫ Who applies musk attracted by bees on her ♫

♫ Who has a beautiful smile ♫

♫ Who has with her bows, arrows and Pasangusa ♫

♫ Who attracts all the souls who wears red garland ♫

♫ Who wears ornaments great, and who is of the colour of the red hibiscus ♫

♫ Meditate on that Ambika ♫

♫ Meditate on that Ambika ♫

♫ Meditate on that Ambika ♫

Who are you?

I am Bhagavathy(Goddess)

Bhagavathy?!

Yes

Don’t be over smart.

Tell me truly who you are!

Please do not speak like that, Mathappan.

Oh you know my name also and are prepared?

Whatever it be, I can speak only like this.

And I will speak more.

If so, then, let me see.

If you are truly Goddess Bhagavathy, show me your true form.

True form?

Yes, With a crown, jewels and a spear in hand...

Like the one seen on the calendars of Sivakasi

Okay, close your eyes.

Not that, keep it to yourself

As I close my eyes,you get a chance to escape, isn’t it?

If you wish to see my true form, only then

Okay.

No, Mathappan.

♫ She is the bestower of eternal happiness, ♫

♫ who grants boons as well as assures fearlessness, ♫

♫ is the ocean of beauty, ♫

♫ the one who can destroy terrible sins and give purity, ♫

♫ the manifested form of Goddess Maheshwari, ♫

♫ who purified the lineage of snow-filled mountain, ♫

♫ O Goddess of the city of Kashi, ♫

♫ please grant me the alms of your compassion which support all the worlds ♫

♫ Salutations to Mother Annapoorneshwari, ♫

Now open your eyes

♫ O Mother Annapoorneshwari ♫

♫ who is adorned with many gems, wonderful ornaments ♫

♫ and gold-laced garments, ♫

♫ who is decorated with a garland of pearls ♫

♫ which is hanging in the middle of Her bosom, ♫

♫ whose beautiful body is fragrant with Kashmir Agarwood. ♫

♫ O Goddess of the city of Kashi, ♫

♫ please grant me the alms of your compassion which support all the worlds. ♫

♫ Salutations to Mother Annapoorneshwari ♫

♫ O Mother Annapoorneshwari ♫

♫ O Mother Annapoorneshwari ♫

Oh God, I guess all of it together would 10 kilos.

Can I ask a doubt?

Yes, Please.

are these original ones,

or 1 gm gold plated?

No...don’t cast doubts on Bhagavathy!

sure.

Anyways, thanks for rescuing this Mathappan from drowning.

For the first time, this Mathappan feels gratefulness and liking for Gods.

Okay, see you, bye

If I had got one of those necklaces, all my debts would’ve been cleared.

That way, both Lord Krishna and Jesus left me handing dry!

What’s this?

Why are you following me?

Additionally with a dangerous weapon on hand!

I am coming with you.

-O Jesus! With me? -Yes

And you want these moral police to harm me

I.. had stepped out to kill myself! Please leave me.

whether you got to die or not it is I as the Goddess to decide

So you will not let me die peacefully either.

For the time being, no.

There is still time, we will see then.

Hell with..!

Can’t you sit at one place happily enjoying the offerings!!

Anyways, I am coming with you, Mathappan.

Oh my God!

Really… what is your true intention?

Didn’t I say, I got to come with you?

-I have no other place to go. -Why so..

There is a temple getting renovated in your Kodunthara village

I am the energy to be invoked into the diety there.

So that is the matter.

The energy from the diety that you stole

was to invoked and placed in the temple’s diety

You know, when you jumped into the river with the idol...

I turned into this form.

Till 10 days get over, I cannot find place in that deity

Find a place there or not, can’t I be excused from all this.

But I need a place to stay for 10 days

Where do I go to arrange that?

Accommodating you in any ladies hostel or YWCA..etc.

I don‘t have any knowledge about all that. Moreover I am a known thief.

I will stay at your home.

What? All is fine… but don’t jump on to my back!

Wish to stay at my home?

Hmmm… Great!!

Only Mathappan can see me.

What if I stay there?

No, that will not work.

Moreover I ...what do I say

A …. dignified man!

Though a thief...

Yes…..I am a Christian..Christian.

Gods have no religion, Mathappan.

I will stay at your home.

As if playing hide seek in the jungle and drowning were not enough.

You are becoming a burden to me!

Whatever you may say, Mathappan, you got to take me along.

Ain’t I a Goddess?

Listen, Is it true that only I can see you?

It is true..

If anyone else want to see me, they need your and my consent!

Ok. My house is not too big..

and comforts are also less.

Doesn’t matter, Mathappan. I need a small house.

I will take care of my comforts..

My nature is straight and blunt. Do remember

I will not give consideration of being a Goddess!

Done! I will stay confined in one room.

Enough?

Come let’s go.

Anyway, it will be better if you come back to your normal self.

All these jewels if Customs or ED notices

NIA has also landed

Okay, please close your eyes.

Oh Jesus! I had stepped out to close my eyes forever.

And now my condition is to close my eyes now and then!!

Open your eyes, Mathappan.

♫ Radiating light, She is effulgence itself, ♫

♫ whose forms are well known and who is the ultimate Ruler. ♫

♫ Radiating light, She is effulgence itself, ♫

♫ whose forms are well known and who is the ultimate Ruler. ♫

♫ She is the original nature, i.e., Shakthi, unmanifested. ♫

♫ Her forms are both manifested and unmanifested. ♫

♫ She is All-pervasive, ♫

♫ in various forms and is both knowledge and ignorance. ♫

♫ Like the moonlight to the water lily, She is pleasing to the eye of Mahakamesha, ♫

♫ Like the moonlight to the water lily, She is pleasing to the eye of Mahakamesha, ♫

Right then…let’s move -Okay.

Today is our Lord’s day of celestial arrival

Meaning today is His Happy Birthday

Why do you laugh?

Why means…It is really interesting.

What is interesting?

Poor Jesus who came to save the World

was crucified by the wretched people on Earth.

That too for a big thief!

Aren’t you a thief too?

May be you are Goddess, but don’t irritate me!

I am a thief!

So is your cousin brother, Krishnan?

Ain’t he also a thief?

Aren’t everyone worshipping him?

Okay, agreed!

Let’s walk then, we have almost reached.

This is my palace.

If you step in and look left, it will appear like a Aluminium metal shop

Rain water leaks into the house.

For that reason I have placed utensils all over

Don’t mistake it as a “Pongala” festival

Has the Electricity board cut the connection?

Thank God! We are saved!

Please come.

It is not a necessity to step in with your right leg first

Even otherwise the entire set up is in dire straits!!

Please come.

They are my producers!

May be because of getting frustrated with life on earth.

they left very early.

This is the Kitchen. Bhagavathy can make coffee if you need.

There is little coffee powder but no sugar.

It’s not because I have any sugar issues

I don’t have money to buy sugar, that’s why.

In this room, you can rest, worship or do anything you please

Mathappan.. Mathappan

Can’t she sleep!!

Please don’t call me anymore today.

Nothing will be available this night.

In case you are that hungry, chant some Tummy Mantra and go to sleep.

Not that,

Then?

I want to take bath.

O my Jesus! Do I also need to give you a bath ?

I not well versed with such jobs.

I’ve only heard of the way water is poured on the head.

Something called Kora..

It isn’t Kora, Mathappan. It’s Dhara.

You needn’t have to do all that.

Anyway, from tomorrow morning 3 a.m

You got to take me to Temple pond.

Temple pond?!

Okay.

A Nilavilakku (a kind of lamp) is needed.

For what the hell!

The lamp must have 7 wicks burning.

Would 8 cause any harm?

Just do what is been told

Okay

Holding the lighted lamp Mathappan must walk ahead

and I will follow.

Would you also require Elephants and chariots etc?

Stop kidding!

If you do, I will curse and take away your ability to speak!

Mind you!

Please don’t do that.

Anyways, there is a brass lamp which my friend had got.

I am not sure if he had got it stolen.

But only one wick can be lit in it.

That will also be fine.

But then me walking with the lamp in the early morning

followed by a beautiful damsel, were to be seen by the moral police,

then my life will be ruined.

For that, I can be seen only by Mathappan

Ya…...

Whatever it be, I shall have my bath only in the temple pond.

She seems to be insane of a higher order.

And a seat with a white cloth wrap must be placed in the room!

Seat?!

Yes!

Hadn’t you promised that you will take care of your comforts!

But I need this!!

Just obey whatever I say.

Okay, I will keep everything ready over there.

then you can meditate, worship, rest or whatever you please.

It’s almost dawn! Could I go and sleep?

-Okay –Thank you very much.

Your destination is reached.

Last stop..Last stop.

Sir, last stop...

For Vallabhan a grass blade is a weapon.

-I dozed off! –Hell with!!

For Vallabhan a grass blade is a weapon. Understood?

From outside are you?

No. I was inside… for three months.

I will be going again, wish to join me?

No, thanks. Please get off from here.

Bloody Malayalees, cultureless fellows!

Will never ever reform!!

Still not got over the shiver!

I should get a charmed amulet done!

(Singing song)

Hey Mathappan!

Hey Mathappo!!

Mathappa...Where is he?

Not to be seen!!

Or did the Police nab him?

Ah…Kitchen door?

Hey, Mathappa..

Oh….Vallabhan?

Open the door, dude!

I know that you are inside.

I will break open the door.

Is Bhagavathy in meditation?

Vallabhan is standing on the door step.

The one who gave you the stolen lamp?

He’s just back from the jail. He will come inside now.

For that why are you getting scared?

Wouldn’t he see You?

O Mathappan! Haven't I said only you can see me?

So then I can open the door?

Why not! Open without any worries.

Okay.

Should I brush my teeth!!

Dude! Vallabhan has come back!

Did they free you or you jumped?

What nonsense are you saying? I was freed.

In which other place in Kerala can you live with so much of security and feed?

By the by, I got something to talk to you, come.

Come on, dude.

Let’s sit inside and talk

Inside...

Do you know why I came here directly from the Jail?

What for?

Our Salem Boss, Bhootapandi..

I have fixed a deal with him.

What deal?

I will tell you in detail later

First, let me take some rest.

Well, Vallabha...

It’s too hot here.

Hot?

You come this way…

Let’s be outside.. get some good breeze..it will be fun

On my way, I had taken in the good breeze

No..don’t get inside.

What is this? A throne!!

Great! Knowing my coming, you set this up?

Don’t sit on that.

Why shouldn’t I? If I do, would I get an electric shock?

Let me see.

Eek...

Ow... I have been killed

Get up, you fellow.

Didn’t I tell you not to sit on this?

You get lost. Taking others lives out!

You had given power supply to it?

Stop screaming and come with me.

I got to tell you an important thing.

I don’t wish to hear anything.

Things are not the way you imagine.

There is a reason for you to have grazed of that.

Are you justifying after trying to kill me?

-Come with me -No, I don’t wish to hear anything.

Where did you get this Bhagavathy, you said?

From the river.

You silly!! Now I understood everything.

It is a kind of hallucination.

It’s called Paranoid Hipnoria of Hallucination in English.

Read the Paper that is got the snacks wrapped in!!

How do I convince him then?

I will trust you if you show me Bhagavathy.

For that I need Bhagavathy’s consent.

Keep these tricks with you, dude!

Where would you ask when it’s totally unreal!!

You wait here, I will come back now.

Is he gone insane ...

or is it me?

But I recovered after the medication.

Ahem!

I got something to tell you.

Please come inside.

What is the matter? Tell me.

I need a help.

If you could appear before Vallabhan...

Although he is a rogue, he has helped me quite a lot.

Don’t ask that.

To be an object of display in front of everyone,am I a mannequin?

But then as an idol in the temple, you sit before everyone!

If you are so insisting, Call Vallabhan.

Thank you..Thank you.

-Dude Vallabha, Come here -Okay.

If you decently obey me, I will show Bhagavathy to you.

Okay.

Just a minute.

- Trust you have brushed and bathed - Of course

No

Vallabhan has come.

Where?

You stand aside.

Ask Vallabhan to join palms, close eyes and stand with devotion for a minute.

You are asked to stand with palms joined, eyes closed and in devotion!

Only if you wish to see Bhagavathy!

Tell him that if he follows instructions,

then he will also be able to see me like you.

Dude, if you follow instructions,

you can also see Bhagavathy like I do.

Okay.

Ready.

♫ Having a lovely face, resembling a lotus ♫

♫ and auspicious eyebrows, ♫

♫ the Goddess is beautiful and is the leader of Gods. ♫

♫ She is effulgent and three-eyed, ♫

♫ with tremulous eyes and bewitching form. ♫

♫ She is the great ruler, the great Goddess Kaali, ♫

♫ who has a huge food morsel, ♫

♫ who eats away all creation in one morsel ♫

♫ who renounced even leaves, who is angry with evil forces ♫

♫ and who destroyed the Asuras by name, Chanda and Munda ♫

♫ She is the great Destroyer, who as “Rudraa” ♫

♫ causes complete disappearance of the Universe and is the ruler of all creatures ♫

♫ and who as “Sadashivaa” bestows grace on Her devotees, ♫

♫ regenerating the Universe ♫

Oops! Is he dead?

Dude!

Now has your itch been done with.

How much you desired to see Bhagavathy.

And you fainted on catching a glimpses!!

Hey,dude!

Are you convinced now? - Yes

Oh my … What an appearance of Bhagavathy...

Come.

Stop...stop.

I wish to speak with Bhagavathy

Where is Bhagavathy?

Bhagavathy is here.

What do you got to speak? Don’t ask for trouble.

For Vallabhan a grass blade is a weapon. haven’t you heard?

-So –You watch!

Mother!

What is it Vallabhan? Do you still not believe?

Looks like you still have a doubt

Around here, our Goddess Bhagavathy is said to be very powerful.

Fulfills all our desires.

What is your desire, Vallabhan?

Nothing in particular.

I will fulfil all your desires.

Promise?

First tell me your desire

I need one full bottle of old Rum with Shabai chicken!

That is not possible.

Is God there to give liquor and chicken!

What’s wrong? In Kerala our God gives us kits.

Also also enough liquor

But… at intervals, got to buy lotteries

Come, I will serve you all this.

Is your interview done! Move.

If give me one min, I will finish that

Come with me.

Mathappan, let me tell you something.

Please don’t oppose.

What has come to our hands is a great fortune.

What do you mean?

Oh God! How do I make him understand?

If not anything, Bhagavathy could’ve atleast given him a little sense.

Dude, we can cross sell this Bhagavathy.

To cross sell! Is this any utensil to cross sell?

No dude!! It’s a golden vessel!

“When fortune coming knocking on the door do not kick it away is an old wisdom”

So?

Come with me.

Tamil Nadu is a land of Temples.

In the form of Omicron Goddess or Corona Goddess we can sell this Bhagavathy.

Or else we can set up our own temple

On paying one lakh rupees, Bhagavathy will show her full form.

10 minutes of conversation on paying 10 lakhs

How is my idea?

We can bask in fortune, dude!!

You bask! You have been out from jail after 3 months.

Don’t ever call me for such kind of dirty activities!!

Needn’t! You marry Bhagavathy and go to heaven

Live happily with god’s children

Even without your help, let me see how can I gain from Bhagavathy!!

I got a doubt, shall I ask?

Ask

You always have many doubts!

Why do Gods need these many ornaments?

Isn’t that the cause for thieves who steal idols exist?

What to do, Mathappan...

They are kinds of beliefs.

They have now become that way…

Those who don’t give one square of meal

make offering of milk to Gods!

These are kinds of traditions, Mathappan.

♫ O Sacred Mother, the Great Empress, ♫

♫ the Queen seated on a throne mounted on lions. ♫

♫ O Sacred Mother, the Great Empress, ♫

♫ the Queen seated on a throne mounted on lions. ♫

♫ Born from the pit of the fire of consciousness, ♫

♫ who emerges for a divine purpose. ♫

♫ Born from the pit of the fire of consciousness, ♫

♫ who emerges for a divine purpose. ♫

♫ She is the source of all powers and energies,and all good, ♫

♫ who leads devotees to the good path,♫

♫ Queen of the Universe, ♫

♫ immanent in all, and the embodiment of all mantras. ♫

♫ O Sacred Mother, the Great Empress, ♫

♫ the Queen seated on a throne mounted on lions. ♫

♫ O Sacred Mother, the Great Empress, ♫

♫ the Queen seated on a throne mounted on lions. ♫

She shines with a brilliance of a thousand rising suns,

♫ having four arms, with the noose in one hand ♫

♫ and shining with the goad in another hand, ♫

♫ symbolizing Her wrath to spurn them towards right conduct. ♫

♫ She is red all over, from head to foot she is spotlessly beautiful ♫

♫ and adorned with every ornament. ♫

♫ Seated on the lap of Shiva-kameshwara, ♫

♫ She is the beneficent, who has Her Lord within Her power. ♫

♫ O Sacred Mother, the Great Empress, ♫

♫ the Queen seated on a throne mounted on lions. ♫

♫ O Sacred Mother, the Great Empress, ♫

♫ the Queen seated on a throne mounted on lions. ♫

In a few days, won’t you go away?

then who will I be accompanying to temple pond with this lamp?

Look.. with a Lamp in hand, do you see him walking and talking to himself.

totally insane I think.

What all some got to do in the wee hours of morning!

Can I ask you something?

Can you not leave home?

How will that be right?

Ain’t I the energy to be invoked in the deity in your Kodunthara temple.

What’s it, Mathappan?

I need to go out

Few things.

Sure…Please go.

How long are we suffering!

Only if Goddess does show some benevolence on us.

May the offering box befilled generously, O God!

Here, take! Be at the temple festival.

Hey, Mathappan.

What is this unusual stare?

Any project for stealing the idol after the temple restoration?

Oh No….

Was wondering of putting up a similar flex with your photograph!!

Get lost man!

Astrologer Radhakrishnan!

Fortune attracting Devils Mega worship

Subjugating Procedure

Technique for controlling husbands!

Love and Desire fulfilling

forest goddess… Magic to retrieve loaned money

Technique for chasing away Mothers-in-law!

He is the right person.

(Chanting)

Astrologer!

VALLAVAN (Someone) has come to see you.

Am I seated here to see someone?

I referred to VALLABHAN.

Oh! Ask him to come

What is he staring at

The Astrologer is calling you in.

Please come.

(Invoking God)

Please be seated

Astrologer, I am Vallabhan.

the reason for my coming is... hope you are listening to me.

Yes..Yes.

Although I and Mathappan are thieves

Still there is a kind of undercurrent between us..

-What is that? -Ahh

That is undercurrent

-Yeah that kind only. –Yes, Yes.

Mathappan is my best friend.

Now he has a bit of madness.

He is possessed.

Possessed?

Possessed by a woman!

Female spirit!

-Is it? -Yes

He keeps talking with her

Takes her to the pond for bath

are his chores now.

An elephant spirit, I guess!

Isn’t elephants taken to the river for bathing?

Funny! Asking me ah!!

If I had known, would I have come here?

How do I help you?

You got to come with me and tie up the spirit.

Please tie up the deal.

So, I got to bring the Evil spirit here for Satan’s company.

provide company to Satan,

marry it off to Satan or anything you please.

But for the time being,

this one confine it in an copper amulet and handover to me.

When you find another, marry that off to Satan.

It is evil spirit, will incur high expenses.

As you please. But you got to come with me immediately.

I can’t come immediately. Today is a bad day.

Day after is full moon day. I will reach there during day.

I will be waiting for you.

I will take leave..

Stop.

Let me count these cowries and see.

Oh my Astrologer! I have not stolen anything.

I don’t need this to eke my livelihood.

No, he hasn’t stolen. I was watching.

Not that, we got to leave day after tomorrow.

Okay, but fuel..

Isn’t fuel station opened?

There is no cash.

For the time being, let’s borrow.

and repay it when he pays us.

What Spirit! Dammit! He is a fool I guess!!

-Still got to be careful – Yes.

Hail Lord!

Please.

Hail Lord!!

Let’s move.

Hope has bad hour passed by!.

What are you thinking?

Thinking about your relatives in Paradise.

Now an interesting act is about to happen.

You watch

What is it about?

There is. You will see it shortly.

Dude! Mathappa.. Come here.

Vallabhan is standing out.

Vallabhan hasn’t come alone.

Then?

Take a look

Astrologer, please step inside.

Is he the one possessed?

Nothing here, go away.

-It seems nothing here, let’s go away. –No..No.

But he said there is something here.

Didn’t I tell you not bring beggars home?

He is a great sorcerer, he will catch the spirit and leave.

Don’t create any unnecessary issues.

Now just watch whether it’s necessary or not!

He told me there is an evil spirit here.

Only after removing it will this Pottakuzhi Radhkrishnan leave

Brahmasri…

there is no evil spirit or ghost here.

the only evil spirit here is, this fellow.

If I take up any task,

I will leave only after tying it down.

Instead don’t get tied up.

-Sahaja! -Yes

Make arrangements for the rituals.

Okay boss.

Loss

Profit.

I think you didn’t recognize him well!

This fellow?

What is here to eat?

Hungry? There is rice cakes and chick peas!

No thanks! My boss asked me not to eat anything from here.

Oh God

What the hell do you think?

Leave me! Now he will confine it in an amulet and give me.

It has a very good market in North India.

whatever we get we will share 50::50

Don't want. You take 100%

-Really? -Yes

Thanks dude!

Leave me.

Reeks of flesh!

Not chicken.

Yes! Beef!

Don’t frighten me.

Coming with me?

I am going chain you

I said I am going to chain you.

-Sahaja –Boss!

-Begin the rituals. –Okay.

(Invoking Goddess)

♫ O Goddess with flaming smoke-coloured eyes, ♫

♫ O Slayer of the demon Chanda ♫

♫ Haim, hrim, kleem ♫

♫ Salutations to Goddess Durga, ♫

♫ The deity of forest regions ♫

♫ Hoom, Phat, Svaha ♫

♫ Hoom, Phat, Svaha ♫

♫ Hoom, Phat, Svaha ♫

♫ O formidable one, with terrible fangs, ♫

♫ O Goddess who killed Chanda and Munda, ♫

Ooooo….Eeks! Ghost!!

Hold this.

Where are my slippers?

-Run...Run..Ghost.. -Ghost? Where?

Here is the ghost.

What is the problem?

Are you trying to kill me, idiot?

Sorry.

Boss! Let’s go by car.

Get lost! Only my dog will get into the Car.

There is a ghost inside the Car.

No you come quickly.

Ghost!! Where?

Has he gone nuts?

What a superstitious fellow!!

Oh no! Ghost! Boss, I am also coming.

Please lie down.

Give

Malathi

In her case be very attentive.

A bit complicated.

Tell the bystander to stay with her all the time.

Her daughter is with her all the time.

She has gone out to buy medicine

that was not available in pharmacy.

Specifically informed me and gone.

Anyways, when she returns, ask her to meet me immediately.

Okay doctor.

Hello, what are you doing here?

My mom is admitted here.

Breathlessness increased.

Then?

Mom is over there.

Lets go.

Well, what are you doing here?

Haven’t I told about Vallabhan,

He fell somewhere, broke his head and is here.

that is his nature!

I went out to buy snacks for him.

He is a eat freak.

Mom, this is Mathappan.

Ever since she came home that day, she has been talking about you.

You please be seated.

You are a decent man

No, I am a thief.

People calls me so.

that’s because of your looks.

Even otherwise, one needs God’s grace to steal one’s heart.

How do you feel now?

Not sure how long I would live!

Don’t worry, nothing will happen to you.

I am not afraid of death.

But thinking of her...

Mom, you lie down, I will be back now.

-Okay mom, I will take leave. –Um, okay.

Since my father’s death, she became bedridden.

Actually there is no illness.

Her worry is more about you.

No, I didn’t mean to upset you.

Hearing your mom’s conversation..

Doesn’t matter.

Leave that.. I listened to your entire story the other day.

Why haven’t you asked anything about me?

That was to pass time you were listening to my story.

Moreover we were together for a long time.

Like that when another chance arises, when there will be lots of time

I will ask you that time. Enough?

By the way, how far has suicide reached?

Oh that one! I have decided to live.

Really?

Very good decision.

What is it? All of a sudden!

Anyways, it is not the Mathappan I saw two days back.

What miracle happened?

That...

You never told me what happened after visiting that cave temple!!

Where all did I look? and there she is sitting.

Great… You are here!

-Very nice! Are you sitting here? -That.. I…

Please come with me.

Okay.

-Get a mouthful from the Doctor –What happened?

-Mathappa... -Sorry..

Even if it’s a small house or living alone...

Shouldn’t you keep the surroundings clean?

Especially the kitchen, look at its state!

I will see to it hereafter.

I wanted to tell you the moment I stepped in.

Fearing that you might lose your cool..

No. Hereafter I will not behave so.

Moreover I never had anyone to advise me

Even before I could understand,

My dad and mom...

Doesn’t matter, Mathappa. Don’t worry.

Ain’t I there for you now?

Hereafter, you will get someone to love and advise you.

That’s..

Hope you all are aware about Thief Mathappan

No, What is it?

It seems there is a Bhagavathy staying with him in his house.

So long it was only stealing

Now must have started on drugs too.

Bhagavathy staying with the Thief!! What a crap!

He is right.

No. that is not right

It’s a part of conspiracy to throw mud on our community.

What conspiracy you are talking about!!

Unnecessarily don’t cause a fight within this society!!

Just because he is a thief, it is not right to foist such things on him!

Well, if this is your opinion, then..

We don’t wish to hear further.

As there is no other good teashop close by,

we come here tolerating your gossip.

Stopped

Come, let’s go.

Is In Meditation!

How can I sell this asset and make money?

And the one staying here is dunce headed.

Definitely there will be some way, let’s see

What is it, Vallabhan?

What?

I was brooding over things.

What do you have so much to think?

I have a desire, can I ask?

Please do.

What all things do the magicians do!

As a Goddess, you could do something more ?

What is it that you wish to see now?

Can you get into this bottle?

By having me bottled up, what will you get?

What am I to gain!

Just a thrill. Nothing else.

Anyways, I am not supposed to do that.

In a few days, I am to be invoked as energy into the deity at the temple.

So I am on fast!

Well.. Is it okay for you to see any one trick?

Shall I dump all my ornaments in this bottle?

As you please! Let me see if you could do that!!

But one thing.

Don’t close the bottle at any cost.

If you do, then you can never open the bottle.

Without these ornaments, I can’t be in the deity.

Only because I trust you, I am doing this.

Please do.

What do you think of me?

Bottle in the hands of a Thief!!

In this land even elephants are smuggled in lorries

after covering them with tarpaulin!

Still haven’t you found one.

What kind of checking do you do?

Sir, a great opportunity coming our way Here comes Vallaban.

Inside the bottle..

Hey you, Vallabhan!

Stop there.

Don’t run.

I will fire.

You!

As if, bullet inside that lathi

Come here.

What is in your hand?

Turn around

-Sir, Isn’t that a bottle? -Bottle!!

Yeah, something in!

What is in this bottle?

Nothing, sir.

Nothing?

Sir, please do not open the bottle.

What if I open?

Please do not open.

What if I do?

You will be in trouble.

Trouble! Is there any bomb inside?

It’s more dangerous than the bomb

Please don’t open.

Are you commanding, you rascal?

I will rip you apart.

Sir, Bhagavathy’s ornaments are inside.

What? Come again.

Bhagavathy’s ornaments inside the bottle?!

Is the guarding of Bhagavathy’s ornaments now your job?

Let me see then. Hold this.

All of you be ready to worship!

Bhagavathy’s ornaments!

Please do not open.

Sir, please.

-Spurious liquor!–What a stink!

In the name of the Goddess you started illicit liquor?

Put him in the jeep.

When I was ready to be awarded the President’s medal for distinguished service.

This rascal got me my suspension.

Oh, Bhagavathy

Kizhar road, Kizhar Road…..

Anyone getting down at Kizhar road?

Please come forward.

Is nobody getting down here?

Yes, please get in.

Okay, move.

Would you mind if I sit here?

Where are you getting off?

Ah, Mathappan! Please be seated.

One Pambadu destination.

Looks like you travelled long way!!

I had gone to write PSC exam

Waste…after all the compassionate and back door appointments,

when will the common man get a job?

I know.

It’s hard to tell the count of PSC, UPSC exams and Interviews I attempted

But my name is in the rank list.

Anyways, I am not ready to lose and give up.

Well, where did you go?

What do you got in the cover?

In case if there are any thing to eat would you open please.

I am very hungry.

It’s not for us..

That is not for us to eat..

-They are Pooja items. -Eh!!!

I wanted to tell you at our last meeting.

But...

Anyway, I got to tell someday.

About what?

As you suggested, I had gone and stole the idol.

Then?

Ah.. As if… So now you started this also?

What?

Bragging!

Believe if you want to.

then do one thing.

Ask your Bhagavathy to have my paralysed mom walk.

What? Can you?

Kodunthara… Shop Jn

Okay then.

Okay, move.

Mom… I woke up a bit late.

Tea… Shall I…

What am I seeing?

How long it’s been since my daughter has really slept.

When I looked, you were sleeping soundly.

I didn’t wish to disturb.

What truly happened? Tell me.

After giving me medicines, when you left last night,

I felt some kind of unusual comfort.

that my weakness had kind of disappeared.

At break of dawn,

Why haven’t you got up?

At least for today, let our child sleep.

Go and make tea for her.

Don’t let our daughter do any chores today.

Get up.

Go..

Then?

I got up like I used to get up.

Dad..

I don’t know. You say.

then do one thing.

Ask your Bhagavathy to have my paralysed mom walk

What? Can you?

Mom..

What’s it, Mathappan?

Priyamani is not to be seen.

Yes, that’s...

May protect us O Lord!

My mom got up by herself and started walking.

For that, this is the special offering to God.

♫ The Goddess who is imminent in every being ♫

♫ In the form of love, ♫

♫ The Goddess who is imminent in every being ♫

♫ In the form of love, ♫

♫ Salutations to Her, ♫

♫ Salutations to Her, ♫

♫ Salutations to Her, Salutations ♫

♫ The Goddess who is imminent in every being ♫

♫ In the form of Shadow, ♫

♫ Salutations to Her, ♫

♫ Salutations to Her, ♫

♫ Salutations to Her, ♫

♫ Salutations, Salutations ♫

♫ Salutations, Salutations ♫

-Is mom doing good? -Um

Wasn’t it after cursing me and leaving, you acquainted Mathappan?

Please don’t speak like that.

that was because of my ignorance...

Don’t mind, child.

If benevolence still remains in humans

Even if it takes little time, God will definitely appear there.

Everything will always be good for you! You may leave.

Poor girl!

Let’s move.

-Please! –You go.

I...

got a wish.

Yes!

Shall I make a feast for you?

Why not?

My pleasure!

If so, I will be back soon.

I remember I had one such feast long time back.

The serving was done by my dad and mom.

Even now the taste of that lingers on my tongue.

In the end they left.

Now You too.

Only these two flavours of sadness will remain in Mathappan’s life.

Drowning in sadness and tears when you reach neck deep,

we think that to be end of life.

But with all the benevolence as a nice person

along with a loving woman,

You will lead a happy life. Forever.

This lamp will be put off today.

and also the light inside me.

♫ I will not forget those moments ♫

♫ When you came to my eyes like a lovely moon ♫

♫ I will not forget those moments ♫

♫ When you came to my eyes like a lovely moon ♫

♫ Those days when you caressed me ♫

♫ and made my days a milky ocean ♫

♫ The days when the rain of my tears ceased ♫

♫ I will not forget those moments ♫

♫ When you came to my eyes like a lovely moon ♫

♫ You taught me to hug people to the bosom ♫

♫ Without the walls of caste and creed ♫

♫ You taught me to hug people to the bosom ♫

♫ Without the walls of caste and creed ♫

♫ The love which you gave me like a mother ♫

♫ To correct me from wrong – did it become estranged today? ♫

♫ Did I become lonely in my paths again? ♫

♫ I will not forget those moments ♫

♫ When you came to my eyes like a lovely moon ♫

♫ It was when you placed your soft footsteps here ♫

♫ That this hut turned into a temple ♫

♫ It was when you placed your soft footsteps here ♫

♫ That this hut turned into a temple ♫

♫ The lamp I lighted for you will remain without wick ♫

♫ And Verdigris coated in the corner of the verandah ♫

♫ My days will be covered in a veil of smoke ♫

♫ I will not forget those moments ♫

♫ When you came to my eyes like a lovely moon ♫

♫ Those days when you caressed me ♫

♫ and made my days a milky ocean ♫

♫ The days when the rain of my tears ceased ♫

♫ I will not forget those moments ♫

♫ When you came to my eyes like a lovely moon ♫

Do you remember all I said!

Don’t ever again become the old Mathappan.

May you have all the prosperity.

Finally I get be alone again.

After the lamps are put off and the Priest leaves,

in the darkness of Sanctum, I too am alone, Mathappan.

♫ You are in my heart as my support ♫

♫ You are in my heart as my support ♫

♫ Who else other than you is my mother? ♫

♫ Who else other than you is my mother? ♫

♫ O compassionate Goddess Karpagam, ♫

♫ I want to see your beauty ♫

♫ O my compassionate Goddess Karpagam, ♫

♫ O compassionate Goddess Karpagam ♫

♫ Salutations to you, O giver of refuge, ♫

♫ The consort of Shiva, who is compassionate, ♫

♫ Who pervades the whole Universe, ♫

♫ And whose lotus feet is adored by the whole world. ♫

♫ Salutations to Goddess Durga, who makes us cross this world of Samsara, ♫

♫ O Goddess, you alone are the refuge of those having no refuge and depressed in life ♫

♫ afflicted, distressed, frightened and bound by various attachments in life” ♫

♫ You alone are the power of deliverance ♫

♫ Salutations to Goddess Durga, who makes us, cross this World of Samsara. ♫

♫ You alone are the refuge in the midst of forests, battlefields, frightful situations, ♫

♫ enemies, water, dangers, inside King’s Fort and Storm ♫

♫ You alone are the cause of deliverance. ♫

♫ Salutations to Goddess who makes us cross this World of Samsara ♫

♫ In this shoreless ocean of samsara is difficult to cross and very frightful ♫

♫ the living beings sink falling into the ocean ♫

♫ You alone the rescuing boat of deliverance, O Goddess ♫

♫ Salutations to Goddess who makes us cross this world of Samsara. ♫

♫ Salutations to you, O Chandika ♫

♫ Who playfully punished the demon Chanda,and other enemies, ♫

♫ cutting all of them into pieces ♫

♫ You alone are the real refuge. You are the cause of deliverance. ♫

♫ Salutations to Goddess, Who makes us cross this world of Samsara. ♫

♫ You alone are ever worshipped as the Proclaimer of Truth ♫

♫ Who assumes multiple forms and pervades the whole world ♫

♫ You are without anger but fight with anger and firmness ♫

♫ You are the awakener of Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadi ♫

♫ Salutations to Goddess, Who makes us cross this world of Samsara ♫

♫ Salutations to you, O Goddess Durga, ♫

♫ The Consort of Shiva, who encounters enemies with a loud roar, ♫

♫ Who is a manifestation of great power and goodness ♫

♫ And a night of destruction for the enemies ♫

♫ Salutations to Goddess, Who makes us cross this world of Samsara. ♫

I had gone to get the Prasadam

Look… the way that scoundrel is coming! Seems to have pre-planned something.

Let him come. We’ll see what he is upto!

Hey stop..stop.

Where are you rushing to?

That’s him.. Come

I wish to see Bhagavathy..

No, Sorry...To Pray..

His intention is not to worship Bhagavathy.

Rather to find ways of stealing the idol.

Exactly.

No, please trust me for God’s sake.

I am just wishing to worship Bhagavathy.

Please don’t stop me.

We knew that it was you

who attempted stealing idol in the other temple.

We’ll not spare you.

♫ O Goddess, you wield Chakra in your hand ♫

♫ You assume the form of Varaha (boar) ♫

♫ And the terrible form of Rudraa to the demons Chanda and Munda,♫

♫ You pervade the path of Heaven, the Netherworld and the Mountains ♫

♫ You are worshipped by Vishnu and Shiva ♫

♫ Salutations to Goddess ♫

By saying Bhagavthy was in your home you were slinging mud at our community

We still remember!!

We’ve been watching you since 10 days.

-We will kill you -I just wish to see Bhagavathy once.

then I will leave.

I will go anywhere out of this place

Balan Sir, Balan Sir… Bala

What is the problem, Priest? What is it?? What??!!

Bad omen is visible!!

What really happened?

Something ungrateful things has happened to Bhagavathy

What is going on there?

Leave me, I will go and see Bhagavathy once.

Who is that man?

Leave me.

What is happening there?

That is thief Mathappan.

He wishes to worship Bhagavathy.

Let him.

Isn’t he a Christian, Priest.

For that matter, who says Bhagavathy has any caste or religion.

Only humans have.

For Her everybody is children.

“No admission for Non-Hindus“

“Whenever Injustice rises… Everytime I make an appearance”

You don’t say a word.

-You shall not! - Let me..

-No.. I will leave then.

Leave him.

Leave him I say.

That was not needed.

Move aside.

Can I please worship Bhagavathy?

Yes, you go.

Is that needed?

You go and worship.

It’s not for good.

Shut up.

♫ Uniting with Lord Sakthi, Lord Shiva becomes capable of creating the Universe ♫

♫ Otherwise, the Lord is not be able even to stir,♫

♫ You are worthy of being adored even by Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma ♫

♫ Therefore, O Goddess, without acquiring great merits, how can a person be able to salute you? ♫

♫ All gods except you Mother, ♫

♫ Give refuge and grants wishes, only by their hand, ♫

♫ But only you Mother, never show the World the boons and refuge that you give, ♫

♫ To remove fear for ever and grant boons much more than asked. ♫

♫ For even your holy feet will suffice, ♫

Dear, look who is going?

Mathappan

Have you just come in?

I was expecting you here.

But did not expect mom.

Mom was really insisting to meet you.

I was sure that you would be seen here today

It was she who was persistent to meet you.

And I could also pray to Bhagavathy, isn’t it?

What is your next plan?

I don’t know.. Anyway I will be leaving this town.

Staying here won’t do any good.

But...to where?

Don’t know.. somewhere.

You are not going anywhere.

What am I going to do staying here?

After Bhagavathy left, a feeling of having nobody.

Ain’t we there with you?

Would you be with me? Forever?

I will take leave.

It’s not that I don’t like you.

But...

Ain’t I a bad woman in your mind?

Is it?

I have not felt so.

Come. Let’s go and pray to Bhagavathy.

Few weeks later

For everyone “Thief Mathappan transforming to Our Mathappan”

is the talk of the town now.

With Mathappan working in a job arranged by Balan Sir at the village’s Ration shop.

And Priyamani having got a Government job through the straight route they lived a happy life

♫ That is Whole and this is Whole, the perfect has come out of the perfect ♫

♫ Having taken the perfect from the perfect, only the perfect remains ♫

♫ Let there be Peace, Peace, Peace ♫

♫ May there be Well-Being in All, ♫

♫ May there be peace in everyone’s life,♫

♫ May there be Fulfilment in All, ♫

♫ May there be Auspiciousness in All, ♫

♫ Om Peace, Peace, Peace. ♫