The Adhyathma Ramayanam Kilippattu by Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, featuring Kavalam Srikumar's rendition of the Balakandam introduction, includes the opening Ishtadevatha Vandanam, Ramayana Mahathmyam, and the beginning of the Umamaheswara Samvadam, which serves as the foundational text for Kerala's Karkkidakam month. The introductory verses, sung in a traditional Kilippattu style, set the stage for the epic story of Lord Rama, commonly heard during the holy month of Ramayana Masam. Ramayana 1st Day | Balakantam | Kavalam Srikumar