A: Traditionally, it is a women’s dance. However, modern folk fusion groups and school events often include everyone.

Vayasu ponnuthanil vandha kanavu Vaazhkaiyil athai ninaithu kummi adi thaane (Alternative line: Kaathadikuthu kaathadikuthu kiliye kaathadikuthu)

The wind is blowing, the wind is blowing, oh parrot (young girl), the wind is blowing.

The Kummi Adi lyrics are comprised of several stanzas, each of which conveys a specific message or prayer to the divine. Here is an updated English translation of the lyrics: