The lyrics are not standard modern Malayalam. They use a unique dialect known as Kodungallur Malayalam , interspersed with Syriac phrases like "Alaha" (God) and "Sleeha" (Apostle). This makes accurate transcription essential.
For further reading or a downloadable text version of the lyrics, researchers often refer to the Knanayology digital library or the official Kerala Tourism guide on Margamkali or a guide on where to find the Malayalam script for these lyrics? margamkali lyrics pdf
The Mar Thoma Church’s youth wing has printed multiple editions of Margamkali Pattukal . Many parish libraries have scanned these booklets. You can request a PDF by emailing the MTYS headquarters directly (they are often very supportive of cultural preservation). The lyrics are not standard modern Malayalam
Sthuthiyayirikkum njaan Daivathin sthuthiyayirikkum njaan... For further reading or a downloadable text version
In the past, learning Margamkali required sitting next to a Asan (master teacher) for years, singing line by line. Today, the scenario has changed. Here is why digital PDFs are critical: