This is the 514th most frequent Tamil word.
கலங
The Tamil word "கலங்" means "to stir," "to disturb," or "to agitate" in English.
In this sentence, 'கலங்கினான்' (disturbed) refers to an emotional state of being upset or perturbed due to an event.
அவன் இன்றைய நிகழ்ச்சியால் கலங்கினான்.
He was disturbed by today's event.
Here, 'கலங்கிக் கிடந்தது' (was scattered) indicates a physical disarray caused by external conditions.
கட்டிடத்தின் தரை காற்றால் கலங்கிக் கிடந்தது.
The ground of the building was scattered due to the wind.
In this context, 'கலக்காமல்' (not mix) refers to the action of combining or confusing items together.