Heroes

History says there was a celebration Mamangam the festival under dynastic rules In Kerala, erstwhile Malabar the battlefield Several youths trained as volunteers Who trained for fighting and death in fights The heroes of Mamangam the history tells Stoutly stood with their glittering swords And fought between the force of the King And eventual martyr himself in Mamangam The true heroes of the time in Thirunavaya The mamangam festival ceased to exist A modern world we passes through Where human rights are protected, highlighted.