Aadharam Neeye Ganapathy
From Velum Mayilum Thunai · 1979
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Velum Mayilum Thunai1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aadhaaram neeyae ganapathy naadha | You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy |
| Aaa….aa….aa…aa…haa….aa…aa.. | Aaa....aa....aa...aa...haa....aa...aa.. |
| Aadhaaram neeyae ganapathy naadha | You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy |
| Aingaran naayaga sangaran maindha | Five-handed Lord, Son of Lord Shiva |
| Aadharam neeyae ganapathy naadha | You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy |
| Aingaran naayaga sangaran maindha | Five-handed Lord, Son of Lord Shiva |
| Aadharam neeyae ganapathy naadha | You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy |
| Male | |
| Kaariya thodakkangal pillaiyaar suzhi pottu | All endeavours begin in Tamil |
| Thamizhinil nadakkindrana | By marking the sacred Pillaiyar Suzhi |
| Endha kovililum unnai kaanalaam | You can be seen in every temple |
| Aaru kulangalilum undhan koyil thaan | Your shrine exists across all six sects of worship |
| Ninaitha kanathil jeyithu kodukkindraai | You grant victory in the very moment one thinks of you |
| Gananaadha | Leader of the Ganas |
| Male | |
| Aadharam neeyae ganapathy naadha..aa… | You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy |
| Female | |
| Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom | We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you |
| Naangal moondru tamil vendum mendru | Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil) |
| Ganapathiyai ketkkindrom | We pray to Lord Ganapathy |
| Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom | We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you |
| Naangal moondru tamil vendum mendru | Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil) |
| Ganapathiyai ketkkindrom | We pray to Lord Ganapathy |
| Aiyanukku thumbhikaiyanukku mootha paiyanukku | To the Lord, the elephant-trunked one, the eldest son |
| Vaazhvil meiyanukku | The ultimate truth of our lives |
| Naangal kai marithu kuttugirom bhakthiyil | We cross our hands and knock our temples in devotion |
| Naangal kaal valaithu aadi aadi | We bend our knees, dancing gracefully |
| Vanangugindrom poojaiyil | And bow down in worship during the ritual |
| Female | |
| Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom | We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you |
| Naangal moondru tamil vendum mendru | Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil) |
| Ganapathiyai ketkkindrom | We pray to Lord Ganapathy |
| Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom | We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you |
| Female | |
| Appanukkum needhaanae vikkinam theerppaai | You removed obstacles for your father Shiva himself |
| Thambhi subbanukkum neethaanae thirumanam seidhaai | You arranged the divine wedding for your younger brother Subrahmanya |
| Aavani vandhaal emakku kondattam | When the month of Aavani arrives, it is a grand celebration for us |
| Sathurthi aagum podhu kudai pidippom aalaattam | On Vinayakar Chaturthi, we hold decorated umbrellas and wave lights |
| Female | |
| Karpaga vinayagaa sakthi vinayagaa | O Karpaga Vinayaga, O Sakthi Vinayaga |
| Veersakthi vinayaga sithi vinayaga | O Veerasakthi Vinayaga, O Siddhi Vinayaga |
| Kaal nadakkum paadhaiyilum | Even along the walking paths |
| Koyil kanda naayaga | You are the Lord who established temples everywhere |
| Female | |
| Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom | We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you |
| Naangal moondru tamil vendum mendru | Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil) |
| Ganapathiyai ketkkindrom | We pray to Lord Ganapathy |
| Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom | We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you |
| Male | |
| Aayiram padai veedu kondavan neeyae..aa.. | You are the one who possesses a thousand battle encampments |
| Aayiram padai veedu kondavan neeyae | You are the one who possesses a thousand battle encampments |
| Anaivarukkum saarathiyaai aanavan neeyae | You became the guiding charioteer for everyone |
| Thaayir perum karunai thandhavan neeyae | You bestowed grace greater than a mother's love |
| Thaarani muttrum ulla thalaimagan neeyae..ae… | You are the eldest son residing across the entire universe |
| Male | |
| Aadhaaram neeyae ganapathy naadha | You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy |
| Aingaran naayaga sangaran maindha | Five-handed Lord, Son of Lord Shiva |
| Aadharam neeyae ganapathy naadha | You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy |
| Female | |
| Ganapathy illamal oru oor undoo | Is there any town without a Lord Ganapathy? |
| Veetil ganesan illmal oru per undo | Is there any family without someone named Ganesan? |
| Arasamaram ondrirundhaal podhumae angae | If there is just a single sacred peepal tree |
| Aayiramaai pen kulangal koodumae | A thousand women gather there in reverence |
| Female | |
| Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom | We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you |
| Naangal moondru tamil vendum mendru | Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil) |
| Ganapathiyai ketkkindrom | We pray to Lord Ganapathy |
| Aiyanukku thumbhikaiyanukku mootha paiyanukku | To the Lord, the elephant-trunked one, the eldest son |
| Vaazhvil meiyanukku | The ultimate truth of our lives |
| Naangal kai marithu kuttugirom bhakthiyil | We cross our hands and knock our temples in devotion |
| Naangal kaal valaithu aadi aadi | We bend our knees, dancing gracefully |
| Vanangugindrom poojaiyil | And bow down in worship during the ritual |
| Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom | We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you |
| Male | |
| Vazhithunai vinayaga om om om | Guide and companion Vinayaga, Om Om Om |
| Female :Varaguna vinayaga om om om | Female: Virtuous Vinayaga, Om Om Om |
| Male :Karpaga vinayaga om om om | Male: Wish-fulfilling Karpaga Vinayaga, Om Om Om |
| Female :Kaaval kolla odivaa om om om | Female: Run to protect us, Om Om Om |
| Both :Kaaval kolla odivaa om om om | Both: Run to protect us, Om Om Om |
| Om om om om om om………….. | Om Om Om Om Om Om... |
ஆதாரம் நீயே கணபதி நாதா
ஆஅ....ஆஅ.....ஹா....ஆ....ஆ....ஆஅ....
ஆதாரம் நீயே கணபதி நாதா
ஐங்கரன் நாயகா சங்கரன் மைந்தா
ஆதாரம் நீயே கணபதி நாதா
ஐங்கரன் நாயகா சங்கரன் மைந்தா
ஆதாரம் நீயே கணபதி நாதா.....
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
Aaa....aa....aa...aa...haa....aa...aa..
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
Five-handed Lord, Son of Lord Shiva
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
Five-handed Lord, Son of Lord Shiva
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
காரிய தொடக்கங்கள்
பிள்ளையார் சுழி போட்டு
தமிழினில் நடக்கின்றன
எந்த கோவிலிலும் உன்னைக் காணலாம்
ஆறு குளங்களிலும் உந்தன் கோயில்தான்
நினைத்த கணத்தில் ஜெயித்து கொடுக்கின்றாய்
கணநாதா
All endeavours begin in Tamil
By marking the sacred Pillaiyar Suzhi
You can be seen in every temple
Your shrine exists across all six sects of worship
You grant victory in the very moment one thinks of you
Leader of the Ganas
ஆதாரம் நீயே கணபதி நாதா...ஆ...
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
மோதகமும் அதிரசமும் வைக்கின்றோம்
நாங்கள் மூன்று தமிழ் வேண்டுமென்று
கணபதியை கேட்கின்றோம்
மோதகமும் அதிரசமும் வைக்கின்றோம்
நாங்கள் மூன்று தமிழ் வேண்டுமென்று
கணபதியை கேட்கின்றோம்
ஐயனுக்கு தும்பி கையனுக்கு மூத்த பையனுக்கு
வாழ்வில் மெய்யனுக்கு
நாங்கள் கை மறித்து குட்டுகிறோம் பக்தியில்
நாங்கள் கால் வளைத்து
ஆடி ஆடி வணங்குகின்றோம் பூஜையில்
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil)
We pray to Lord Ganapathy
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil)
We pray to Lord Ganapathy
To the Lord, the elephant-trunked one, the eldest son
The ultimate truth of our lives
We cross our hands and knock our temples in devotion
We bend our knees, dancing gracefully
And bow down in worship during the ritual
மோதகமும் அதிரசமும் வைக்கின்றோம்
நாங்கள் மூன்று தமிழ் வேண்டுமென்று
கணபதியை கேட்கின்றோம்
மோதகமும் அதிரசமும் வைக்கின்றோம்.....
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil)
We pray to Lord Ganapathy
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
அப்பனுக்கும் நீதானே விக்கினம் தீர்ப்பாய்
தம்பி சுப்பனுக்கும் நீதானே திருமணம் செய்தாய்
ஆவணி வந்தால் எமக்கு கொண்டாட்டம்
சதுர்த்தி ஆகும்போது குடை பிடிப்போம் ஆலாட்டம்
You removed obstacles for your father Shiva himself
You arranged the divine wedding for your younger brother Subrahmanya
When the month of Aavani arrives, it is a grand celebration for us
On Vinayakar Chaturthi, we hold decorated umbrellas and wave lights
கற்பக விநாயகா சக்தி விநாயகா
வரசக்தி விநாயகா சித்தி விநாயகா
கால் நடக்கும் பாதையிலும்
கோயில் கொண்ட நாயகா.........
O Karpaga Vinayaga, O Sakthi Vinayaga
O Veerasakthi Vinayaga, O Siddhi Vinayaga
Even along the walking paths
You are the Lord who established temples everywhere
மோதகமும் அதிரசமும் வைக்கின்றோம்
நாங்கள் மூன்று தமிழ் வேண்டுமென்று
கணபதியை கேட்கின்றோம்
மோதகமும் அதிரசமும் வைக்கின்றோம்
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil)
We pray to Lord Ganapathy
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
ஆயிரம் படை வீடு கொண்டவன் நீயே...ஆ...
ஆயிரம் படை வீடு கொண்டவன் நீயே
அனைவர்க்கும் சாரதியாய் ஆனவன் நீயே
தாயிற் பெரும் கருணை தந்தவன் நீயே
தாரணி முற்றும் உள்ள தலைமகன் நீயே....
You are the one who possesses a thousand battle encampments
You are the one who possesses a thousand battle encampments
You became the guiding charioteer for everyone
You bestowed grace greater than a mother's love
You are the eldest son residing across the entire universe
ஆதாரம் நீயே கணபதி நாதா
ஐங்கரன் நாயகா சங்கரன் மைந்தா
ஆதாரம் நீயே கணபதி நாதா
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
Five-handed Lord, Son of Lord Shiva
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
கணபதி இல்லாமல் ஓரு ஊர் உண்டோ
வீட்டில் கணேசன் இல்லாமல் ஓரு பேர் உண்டோ
அரசமரம் ஒன்றிருந்தால் போதுமே அங்கே
ஆயிரமாய் பெண் குலங்கள் கூடுமே
Is there any town without a Lord Ganapathy?
Is there any family without someone named Ganesan?
If there is just a single sacred peepal tree
A thousand women gather there in reverence
மோதகமும் அதிரசமும் வைக்கின்றோம்
நாங்கள் மூன்று தமிழ் வேண்டுமென்று
கணபதியை கேட்கின்றோம்
ஐயனுக்கு தும்பி கையனுக்கு மூத்த பையனுக்கு
வாழ்வில் மெய்யனுக்கு
நாங்கள் கை மறித்து குட்டுகிறோம் பக்தியில்
நாங்கள் கால் வளைத்து
ஆடி ஆடி வணங்குகின்றோம் பூஜையில்
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil)
We pray to Lord Ganapathy
To the Lord, the elephant-trunked one, the eldest son
The ultimate truth of our lives
We cross our hands and knock our temples in devotion
We bend our knees, dancing gracefully
And bow down in worship during the ritual
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
மோதகமும் அதிரசமும் வைக்கின்றோம்
Guide and companion Vinayaga, Om Om Om
Female: Virtuous Vinayaga, Om Om Om
Male: Wish-fulfilling Karpaga Vinayaga, Om Om Om
Female: Run to protect us, Om Om Om
Both: Run to protect us, Om Om Om
Om Om Om Om Om Om...
வழித்துணை விநாயகா ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
வரகுண விநாயகா ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
கற்பக விநாயகா ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
காவல் கொள்ள ஓடிவா ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
காவல் கொள்ள ஓடிவா ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்........
Aadhaaram neeyae ganapathy naadha
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
Aaa….aa….aa…aa…haa….aa…aa..
Aaa....aa....aa...aa...haa....aa...aa..
Aadhaaram neeyae ganapathy naadha
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
Aingaran naayaga sangaran maindha
Five-handed Lord, Son of Lord Shiva
Aadharam neeyae ganapathy naadha
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
Aingaran naayaga sangaran maindha
Five-handed Lord, Son of Lord Shiva
Aadharam neeyae ganapathy naadha
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
Kaariya thodakkangal pillaiyaar suzhi pottu
All endeavours begin in Tamil
Thamizhinil nadakkindrana
By marking the sacred Pillaiyar Suzhi
Endha kovililum unnai kaanalaam
You can be seen in every temple
Aaru kulangalilum undhan koyil thaan
Your shrine exists across all six sects of worship
Ninaitha kanathil jeyithu kodukkindraai
You grant victory in the very moment one thinks of you
Gananaadha
Leader of the Ganas
Aadharam neeyae ganapathy naadha..aa…
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Naangal moondru tamil vendum mendru
Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil)
Ganapathiyai ketkkindrom
We pray to Lord Ganapathy
Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Naangal moondru tamil vendum mendru
Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil)
Ganapathiyai ketkkindrom
We pray to Lord Ganapathy
Aiyanukku thumbhikaiyanukku mootha paiyanukku
To the Lord, the elephant-trunked one, the eldest son
Vaazhvil meiyanukku
The ultimate truth of our lives
Naangal kai marithu kuttugirom bhakthiyil
We cross our hands and knock our temples in devotion
Naangal kaal valaithu aadi aadi
We bend our knees, dancing gracefully
Vanangugindrom poojaiyil
And bow down in worship during the ritual
Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Naangal moondru tamil vendum mendru
Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil)
Ganapathiyai ketkkindrom
We pray to Lord Ganapathy
Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Appanukkum needhaanae vikkinam theerppaai
You removed obstacles for your father Shiva himself
Thambhi subbanukkum neethaanae thirumanam seidhaai
You arranged the divine wedding for your younger brother Subrahmanya
Aavani vandhaal emakku kondattam
When the month of Aavani arrives, it is a grand celebration for us
Sathurthi aagum podhu kudai pidippom aalaattam
On Vinayakar Chaturthi, we hold decorated umbrellas and wave lights
Karpaga vinayagaa sakthi vinayagaa
O Karpaga Vinayaga, O Sakthi Vinayaga
Veersakthi vinayaga sithi vinayaga
O Veerasakthi Vinayaga, O Siddhi Vinayaga
Kaal nadakkum paadhaiyilum
Even along the walking paths
Koyil kanda naayaga
You are the Lord who established temples everywhere
Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Naangal moondru tamil vendum mendru
Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil)
Ganapathiyai ketkkindrom
We pray to Lord Ganapathy
Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Aayiram padai veedu kondavan neeyae..aa..
You are the one who possesses a thousand battle encampments
Aayiram padai veedu kondavan neeyae
You are the one who possesses a thousand battle encampments
Anaivarukkum saarathiyaai aanavan neeyae
You became the guiding charioteer for everyone
Thaayir perum karunai thandhavan neeyae
You bestowed grace greater than a mother's love
Thaarani muttrum ulla thalaimagan neeyae..ae…
You are the eldest son residing across the entire universe
Aadhaaram neeyae ganapathy naadha
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
Aingaran naayaga sangaran maindha
Five-handed Lord, Son of Lord Shiva
Aadharam neeyae ganapathy naadha
You are our sole foundation, Lord Ganapathy
Ganapathy illamal oru oor undoo
Is there any town without a Lord Ganapathy?
Veetil ganesan illmal oru per undo
Is there any family without someone named Ganesan?
Arasamaram ondrirundhaal podhumae angae
If there is just a single sacred peepal tree
Aayiramaai pen kulangal koodumae
A thousand women gather there in reverence
Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Naangal moondru tamil vendum mendru
Requesting the boon of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil)
Ganapathiyai ketkkindrom
We pray to Lord Ganapathy
Aiyanukku thumbhikaiyanukku mootha paiyanukku
To the Lord, the elephant-trunked one, the eldest son
Vaazhvil meiyanukku
The ultimate truth of our lives
Naangal kai marithu kuttugirom bhakthiyil
We cross our hands and knock our temples in devotion
Naangal kaal valaithu aadi aadi
We bend our knees, dancing gracefully
Vanangugindrom poojaiyil
And bow down in worship during the ritual
Modhagamum adhirasamum vaikindrom
We offer Modhakam and Adhirasam sweets to you
Vazhithunai vinayaga om om om
Guide and companion Vinayaga, Om Om Om
Female :Varaguna vinayaga om om om
Female: Virtuous Vinayaga, Om Om Om
Male :Karpaga vinayaga om om om
Male: Wish-fulfilling Karpaga Vinayaga, Om Om Om
Female :Kaaval kolla odivaa om om om
Female: Run to protect us, Om Om Om
Both :Kaaval kolla odivaa om om om
Both: Run to protect us, Om Om Om
Om om om om om om…………..
Om Om Om Om Om Om...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional song 'Aadhaaram Neeyae Ganapathy Naadha' from the movie Velum Mayilum Thunai (1979) is a passionate hymn dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Written by Kannadasan and tuned by the duo Shankar-Ganesh, the song celebrates Ganesha as the supreme foundation of all beginnings, the remover of obstacles, and the universal deity present under every peepal tree and in every town. The lyrics vividly describe traditional rituals such as offering modhakam and adhirasam, performing Thoppukaranam (bending knees and tapping temples), and celebrating Vinayakar Chaturthi with vibrant umbrellas and lamps.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aadhaaram neeyae ganapathy naadha / Aingaran naayaga sangaran maindha”
Matching second consonants across lines, e.g., 'Aadhaaram' / 'Aingaran' (dh/ng) and 'Modhagamum' / 'Naangal'.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Karpaga vinayagaa sakthi vinayagaa / Veersakthi vinayaga sithi vinayaga”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds within the line: 'Karpaga', 'sakthi', 'Veersakthi', 'sithi'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Aiyanukku thumbhikaiyanukku mootha paiyanukku / Vaazhvil meiyanukku”
Rhyming ending syllables: 'Aiyanukku', 'thumbhikaiyanukku', 'mootha paiyanukku', 'meiyanukku'.
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Trivia
The film 'Velum Mayilum Thunai' (1979) is a iconic Tamil devotional film directed by Ra. Sankaran. The duet features legendary Carnatic/devotional singer Seerkazhi Govindarajan alongside popular folk singer Bangalore Ramaniyammal, known for her energetic devotional rendition style.
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