While lyrics can vary by region and performer, the core refrain typically centers on the goddess and the ritual of the Harathi. Popular versions have been popularized by folk artists like and Vimalakka . Common Opening Lyrics:

The term "Asaidulu" refers to a specific traditional context often explained in cultural documentaries as a reference to divine power or historical figures associated with the goddess. Notable Performers and Versions

Thus, the song is a – typically referring to Maha Kali , Maisamma , Pochamma , or Yellamma – the fierce mother goddesses who protect villages from epidemics, evil eyes, and natural calamities.