They speak of this state as that of ‘singing’, uttering predictions in a style of hoot, lamentations etc. For example, a text in Akilathirattu says that he "danced in a circle", saying, "today a word of instructions ha scome upon me", and then, from the state, exhorted the people to undertake a tavam.
This state is described as one characterized by vocal expression, where prophecies are conveyed in a style akin to hooting or lamentations. For example, an Akilathirattu text recounts that he "performed a circular dance", proclaiming, "today a word of guidance has arrived for me", and then, from this state, urged the people to undertake a tavam.