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Irumudi Kattu

From Irumudi · 2026

Lyricist
Balaji Venugopal
Singers
Ananthu, Chorus
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Movie name
Irumudi
Movie release year
2026
Lyrics added on
2 May 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Swamiyae…aeiii
Saranam ayyappa
Mandala viradham mudindhadhada
Malaiyil magimai therindhadhada
Maamalai nammai azhaikkudhada
Manikandan paadham panindhirudaa
Unnai ennu kindra podhae ullam inikiradhae
Kannkalanga paadi kondae kanni saami munnae sella
Ayyappa ayyappa ayyappa ayyappa
Chorus : Ayyappa ayyappa ayyappa ayyappa
Chinnan chiru kanavo perung kavalaigaloo
Sindhai avanidam vittu guru saami kaalai thottu
Male and Chorus : Pallikkatu …Sabarimalaikku
Kallum mullum….Kaallukku meththai
Swamiye saranam …..Ayyappa saranam
Ayyappa saranam…..Swamiye saranam
Male Chorus : Kattu kattu
Hey irumudi kattu
Male and Chorus : Kattu kattu kattu kattu irumudi kattu
Yeri vidu yeri vidu aiyan padikattu
Ye kattu kattu kattu kattu irumudi kattu
Yeri vidu yeri vidu aiyan padikattu
Male and Chorus : Swamiye aiyappo aiyappo swamiye
Swamiye aiyappo aiyappo swamiye
Male and Female Chorus : Kondaaram kopparai kaaya …Aiyappo
Soodaana neiyudan kooda….Aiyappo
Karpura dheepangal kaatti…Aiyappo
Panivodu irumudi tharithom…Aiyappo
Female Chorus : Kattu kattu
Male Chorus : Hey irumudi kattu
Male and Chorus : Kattu kattu kattu kattu irumudi kattu
Yeri vidu yeri vidu aiyan padikattu
Male and Female Chorus : Erumeli thaandii virainthom…Aiyappo
Pambaavil paavangal kalaindhom…Aiyappo
Appachimedai adainthom …Aiyappo
Aabathil kaapaai arivom..Aiyappo
Female Chorus : Kattu kattu
Male Chorus : Hey irumudi kattu
Male and Chorus : Kattu kattu kattu kattu irumudi kattu
Yeri vidu yeri vidu aiyan padikattu
Ye kattu kattu kattu kattu irumudi kattu
Yeri vidu yeri vidu aiyan padikattu
Male and Chorus : Swamiye aiyappo aiyappo swamiye…(4)
Male and Chorus :Swamiye aiyappo aiyappo swamiye…(2)
Male and Chorus : Pallikattu sabarimalaikku
Irumudi kattu sabarimalaikku…(6)
Oh Lord...
We surrender to you, Lord Ayyappa!
The Mandala fasting is complete!
The glory of the holy mountain has been revealed!
The sacred mountain is calling us!
Bow down at Lord Manikandan's feet!
Just thinking of you fills the heart with sweetness,
Singing with tears of devotion as the first-time pilgrim walks ahead,
Ayyappa, Ayyappa, Ayyappa, Ayyappa!
Chorus: Ayyappa, Ayyappa, Ayyappa, Ayyappa!
Whether it is tiny dreams or heavy worries,
Leave all your thoughts to him and touch the feet of your Guru Swami,
Male and Chorus: Pallikattu (sacred bundle)... to Sabarimala!
Stones and thorns... are a soft cushion beneath our feet!
Swamiye Saranam... Ayyappa Saranam (Lord, we surrender to you)!
Ayyappa Saranam... Swamiye Saranam!
Male Chorus: Pack it, tie it!
Hey, tie the Irumudi (sacred two-part bundle)!
Male and Chorus: Tie it, tie it, tie it, tie it, tie the Irumudi!
Climb, climb up our Lord's holy steps!
Hey, tie it, tie it, tie it, tie it, tie the Irumudi!
Climb, climb up our Lord's holy steps!
Male and Chorus: Swamiye Ayyappo, Ayyappo Swamiye!
Swamiye Ayyappo, Ayyappo Swamiye!
Male and Female Chorus: Bringing dried coconuts with deep love... Ayyappo!
Along with warm, pure ghee... Ayyappo!
Showing bright camphor flames in prayer... Ayyappo!
We humbly carry the sacred Irumudi on our heads... Ayyappo!
Female Chorus: Pack it, tie it!
Male Chorus: Hey, tie the Irumudi!
Male and Chorus: Tie it, tie it, tie it, tie it, tie the Irumudi!
Climb, climb up our Lord's holy steps!
Male and Female Chorus: Passing through Erumeli, we hurried along... Ayyappo!
We washed away our sins in the holy Pamba river... Ayyappo!
We reached the steep heights of Appachimedu... Ayyappo!
Knowing that you will protect us from every danger... Ayyappo!
Female Chorus: Pack it, tie it!
Male Chorus: Hey, tie the Irumudi!
Male and Chorus: Tie it, tie it, tie it, tie it, tie the Irumudi!
Climb, climb up our Lord's holy steps!
Hey, tie it, tie it, tie it, tie it, tie the Irumudi!
Climb, climb up our Lord's holy steps!
Male and Chorus: Swamiye Ayyappo, Ayyappo Swamiye... (4)
Male and Chorus: Swamiye Ayyappo, Ayyappo Swamiye... (2)
Male and Chorus: Sacred Pallikattu bundle to Sabarimala!
Sacred Irumudi bundle to Sabarimala... (6)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a high-energy devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Ayyappan, capturing the holy pilgrimage to Sabarimala. It outlines the journey of devotees from the culmination of their 41-day fast (Mandala Viratham) to preparing the sacred Irumudi travel bag containing offerings such as ghee-filled coconuts and camphor. The lyrics highlight key landmarks and rituals of the pilgrimage, including crossing Erumeli, cleansing sins in the holy Pamba River, and ascending the steep Appachimedu trail. Throughout the track, the collective chanting of 'Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa' underscores theme of complete surrender, spiritual joy, and unity among pilgrims. The chant transforms physical hardships, such as walking barefoot across sharp stones and thorns, into a sweet and painless spiritual experience as the devotees ascend the eighteen sacred steps to behold the deity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Kallum mullum….Kaallukku meththai

Describing sharp stones and thorns as a soft bed for the feet highlights how deep devotion makes physical pain feel effortless.

Anaphora / Alliteration

Mandala viradham mudindhadhada

The initial 'Ma-' sound is repeated across consecutive lines (Mandala, Malaiyil, Maamalai, Manikandan), creating a rhythmic and musical cadence typical of devotional poetry.

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