The Kodungallur Bharani Pattu explores various themes and motifs, including:

Modern listeners often find the vocabulary drastically different from contemporary Malayalam. The words lean heavily on local idioms, agrarian slang, and sharp, monosyllabic expressions designed to be shouted over loud percussion, such as the Ezhupara and Chenda . Cultural Relevance Today

During the Kavu Theendal , devotees run around the temple singing verses that challenge the conventional boundaries of purity and pollution.