Pathu Malai
From Varuvan Vadivelan · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Varuvan Vadivelan1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pathu malai thiru muthu kumaranai | We shall rejoice watching the sacred Muthu Kumaran of Batu Caves... |
| Paarthu kalithiruppom…. | We will remain joyful seeing Him.... |
| Avan sathiya kovilil kaavadi thookkiyae | Carrying the Kavadi in His temple of truth |
| Thannai marandhiruppom…. | We will lose ourselves in bliss.... |
| Thannai marandhiruppom | We will lose ourselves in bliss |
| Male | |
| Pathu malai thiru muthu kumaranai | We shall rejoice watching the sacred Muthu Kumaran of Batu Caves... |
| Paarthu kalithiruppom…. | We will remain joyful seeing Him.... |
| Chorus | |
| Om om om | Om om om |
| Male | |
| Avan sathiya kovilil kaavadi thookkiyae | Carrying the Kavadi in His temple of truth |
| Thannai marandhiruppom…. | We will lose ourselves in bliss.... |
| Chorus | |
| Om om om | Om om om |
| Male | |
| Pathu malai thiru muthu kumaranai | We shall rejoice watching the sacred Muthu Kumaran of Batu Caves... |
| Paarthu kalithiruppom…. | We will remain joyful seeing Him.... |
| Chorus | |
| Om om om | Om om om |
| Male | |
| Avan sathiya kovilil kaavadi thookkiyae | Carrying the Kavadi in His temple of truth |
| Thannai marandhiruppom…. | We will lose ourselves in bliss.... |
| Chorus | |
| Om om om | Om om om |
| Male | |
| Indhu kadalil malaysiya naattil | In the land of Malaysia by the Indian Ocean |
| Sendhamizh paadi nirpom | We shall stand singing pure Tamil |
| Chorus | |
| Om om om | Om om om |
| Male | |
| Ingu sandhanam kungumam kondu | Here bringing sandalwood and kumkum |
| Kuvithoru thanga radham izhuppom | We shall pull the heaped golden chariot |
| Chorus | |
| Om om om | Om om om |
| Male | |
| Indhu kadalil malaysiya naattil | In the land of Malaysia by the Indian Ocean |
| Sendhamizh paadi nirpom | We shall stand singing pure Tamil |
| Ingu sandhanam kungumam kondu | Ingu bringing sandalwood and kumkum |
| Kuvithoru thanga radham izhuppom | We shall pull the heaped golden chariot |
| Chorus | |
| Vael vael vael vael vael vael vael vael | Vel vel vel vel vel vel vel vel |
| Vael vael vael vael vael vael | Vel vel vel vel vel vel |
| Male | |
| Saevar kodiyudai kaavalan boomiyil | The guardian on earth with the rooster flag |
| Sindhai kavarndhavandi | Is the one who captivated our minds |
| A a aa….a a aa aa aa….a aa…. | A a aa....a a aa aa aa....a aa.... |
| Saevar kodiyudai kaavalan boomiyil | The guardian on earth with the rooster flag |
| Sindhai kavarndhavandi | Is the one who captivated our minds |
| Uyar seenatthu nanbargal vael kuthi aadidum | He granted the spiritual bliss where Chinese friends dance piercing the spear |
| Yogathai thandhavandi | He granted us that spiritual union |
| Chorus | |
| Vael vael vael vael vael vael | Vel vel vel vel vel vel |
| Vael vael vael vael vael vael | Vel vel vel vel vel vel |
| Male | |
| Thennai kanindhoru thaengaai | The coconut tree ripened and gave coconuts |
| Koduthadhu senthil muruganukkae | Offered to Murugan of Tiruchendur |
| Thennai kanindhoru thaengaai | The coconut tree ripened and gave coconuts |
| Koduthadhu senthil muruganukkae | Offered to Murugan of Tiruchendur |
| Adhil innum oru latcham pottudaithaar | They broke another hundred thousand of them |
| Andha inba thalaivanukkae | For that lord of joyful bliss |
| Chorus | |
| Vael vael vael vael vael vael | Vel vel vel vel vel vel |
| Female | |
| Vaazha vandha idathil kooda | Even in the place where we came to live |
| Marakkavillai murugaa | We did not forget you, Oh Muruga |
| Nalla vadivaelan thunai illaamal | Without the help of good Vadivelan |
| Sirakkavillai murugaa | We could not flourish, Oh Muruga |
| Chorus | |
| Arogaraa arogaraa | Arogaraa arogaraa |
| Female | |
| Vaazha vandha idathil kooda | Even in the place where we came to live |
| Marakkavillai murugaa | We did not forget you, Oh Muruga |
| Nalla vadivaelan thunai illaamal | Without the help of good Vadivelan |
| Sirakkavillai murugaa | We could not flourish, Oh Muruga |
| Aazhamaana bakthi kondom | We developed deep devotion |
| Aiyanae yem murugaa | Oh Lord, our Muruga |
| Aazhamaana bakthi kondom | We developed deep devotion |
| Aiyanae yem murugaa | Oh Lord, our Muruga |
| Nee alli podum arulukkaaga | For the grace that you bestow generously |
| Aadugindrom murugaa | We dance in ecstasy, Oh Muruga |
| Kaiyalavu vaelai kooda | Piercing even hand-sized spears |
| Kannathilae sorugi | Through our cheeks |
| Indha kandhan perai manadhil enni | Thinking of this Lord Murugan's name in our heart |
| Kasindhu kanneer perugi | Melting in devotion as tears flow |
| Male | |
| Murugaa….murugaa….murugaa….murugaa…. | Murugaa....murugaa....murugaa....murugaa.... |
| Female | |
| Kaiyalavu vaelai kooda | Piercing even hand-sized spears |
| Kannathilae sorugi | Through our cheeks |
| Indha kandhan perai manadhil enni | Thinking of this Lord Murugan's name in our heart |
| Kasindhu kanneer perugi | Melting in devotion as tears flow |
| Male | |
| Aiyan veettu vaasalilae | At the entrance of the Lord's divine home |
| Aadi paadi urugi….murugaa | Dancing, singing, and melting... Oh Muruga |
| Aiyan veettu vaasalilae | At the entrance of the Lord's divine home |
| Aadi paadi urugi | Dancing, singing, and melting |
| Naangal aindhu latcham perukku mael | More than five hundred thousand of us |
| Andi vandhom marugi | Came seeking refuge with overflowing emotions |
| Female | |
| Kanni thamizhagam thannil nadandhidum | The Kaarthigai Deepam festival that takes place |
| Kaarthigai dheebamum undu | In the virgin Tamil country is celebrated here too |
| Adhai kaanbadharkkae kangal rendu | Two eyes are barely enough to witness that |
| Adhai kaanbadharkkae kangal rendu | Two eyes are barely enough to witness that |
| Indru vanna thaip poosam nadathugiromaiyaa | Today we celebrate the colorful Thaipusam, Oh Lord |
| Vaanathil un oli kandu | Seeing your light shining in the sky |
| Siva gnaanathai nenjinil kondu | Carrying the divine knowledge of Shiva in our hearts |
| Female | |
| Kanni thamizhagam thannil nadandhidum | The Kaarthigai Deepam festival that takes place |
| Kaarthigai dheebamum undu | In the virgin Tamil country is celebrated here too |
| Adhai kaanbadharkkae kangal rendu | Two eyes are barely enough to witness that |
| Adhai kaanbadharkkae kangal rendu | Two eyes are barely enough to witness that |
| Male | |
| Ponnaai thudhippadhu muruganadi | It is Murugan's feet that praise like gold |
| Malai pugazhaai thudhippadhu muruganadi | It is Murugan's feet that revere mountain-like fame |
| Ponnaai thudhippadhu muruganadi | It is Murugan's feet that praise like gold |
| Malai pugazhaai thudhippadhu muruganadi | It is Murugan's feet that revere mountain-like fame |
| Female | |
| Kannai koduppadhu muruganadi | It is Murugan's feet that grant vision to eyes |
| Dhinam karunai pozhivadhu muruganadi | It is Murugan's feet that shower grace daily |
| Kannai koduppadhu muruganadi | It is Murugan's feet that grant vision to eyes |
| Dhinam karunai pozhivadhu muruganadi | It is Murugan's feet that shower grace daily |
| Male | |
| Dhendaayudhamae kaavaladi | Lord Dandayudhapani is our protector |
| Idhu saenaabathiyin koyiladi | This is the temple of the divine commander |
| Vandaar kuzhali valliyillai | Valli with flower-adorned hair is not here |
| Aval vaazhumidam thamizh dhaesamadi | Her abode is the Tamil land |
| Chorus | |
| Dhendaayudhamae kaavaladi | Lord Dandayudhapani is our protector |
| Idhu saenaabathiyin koyiladi | This is the temple of the divine commander |
| Male | |
| Pathini iruvarai vittu vittu | Leaving his two consorts behind |
| Avan paaimara kappalil vandhu vittaan | He arrived on a sailing ship |
| Pathini iruvarai vittu vittu | Leaving his two consorts behind |
| Avan paaimara kappalil vandhu vittaan | He arrived on a sailing ship |
| Pathu malai kudi kondu vittaan | He took abode at Batu Caves |
| Engal parambarai kaathida nindru vittaan | He stood up to protect our entire lineage |
| Male | |
| Aanandha dharisanam kaanugindrom | We witness this blissful divine vision |
| Avan azhagiya thaerinai vanangugindrom | We bow before His beautiful grand chariot |
| Gnaanathu dhaesigan maarbinilae | Upon the chest of the master of divine knowledge |
| Uyar navamani maalaigal soottugindrom | We adorn grand necklaces of nine precious gems |
| Navamani maalaigal soottugindrom | We adorn necklaces of nine precious gems |
| Chorus | |
| Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa | Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa |
| Murugaa murugaa murugaa | Murugaa murugaa murugaa |
| Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa | Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa |
| Murugaa murugaa murugaa | Murugaa murugaa murugaa |
| Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa | Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa |
| Murugaa murugaa murugaa | Murugaa murugaa murugaa |
| Female | |
| Kodikkanakkil panam koduthaan | He gave money in millions |
| Avan koyilukkendrae selavazhithom | Which we spent dedicatedly for His temple |
| Kodikkanakkil panam koduthaan | He gave money in millions |
| Avan koyilukkendrae selavazhithom | Which we spent dedicatedly for His temple |
| Female | |
| Vaadiya payirai thazhaikka vaithaan | He made withered crops blossom again |
| Engal vamsathai avan vaazha vaithaan | He enabled our lineage to thrive |
| Vaadiya payirai thazhaikka vaithaan | He made withered crops blossom again |
| Engal vamsathai avan vaazha vaithaan | He enabled our lineage to thrive |
| Female | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa |
| Chorus | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa |
| Female | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa |
| Chorus | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa |
| Female | |
| Nilam theriyaamal thalaigalammaa | Heads filling the space so ground cannot be seen, oh mother |
| Vegu neelam nadappadhai paarumammaa | Look at the immense long procession walking, oh mother |
| Nilam theriyaamal thalaigalammaa | Heads filling the space so ground cannot be seen, oh mother |
| Vegu neelam nadappadhai paarumammaa | Look at the immense long procession walking, oh mother |
| Female | |
| Valam theriyaamal varavillaiyae | We did not come without knowing prosperity |
| Engal bakthiyin ullatthai tharavillaiyae | We came to offer our heart of devotion |
| Valam theriyaamal varavillaiyae | We did not come without knowing prosperity |
| Engal bakthiyin ullatthai tharavillaiyae | We came to offer our heart of devotion |
| Female | |
| Kodikkanakkil panam koduthaan | He gave money in millions |
| Avan koyilukkendrae selavazhithom | Which we spent dedicatedly for His temple |
| Female | |
| {Arogaraa | {Arogaraa |
| Chorus | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa |
| Female | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa |
| Chorus | |
| Arogaraa} (2) | Arogaraa} (2) |
| Female | |
| Murugaa shanmugaa kandhaa kadambaa | Oh Muruga, Shanmuga, Kandha, Kadamba |
| Aarumuga vaelaa | Lord with six faces wielding the spear |
| Male | |
| Kaarthigaeyaa sendhil naadhaa | Oh Kaarthikeya, Lord of Senthil |
| Singaara vaelaa | Beautiful spear-wielder |
| Female | |
| Murugaa shanmugaa kandhaa kadambaa | Oh Muruga, Shanmuga, Kandha, Kadamba |
| Aarumuga vaelaa | Lord with six faces wielding the spear |
| Male | |
| Kaarthigaeyaa sendhil naadhaa | Oh Kaarthikeya, Lord of Senthil |
| Singaara vaelaa | Beautiful spear-wielder |
| Female | |
| Kaarthigaeyaa sendhil naadhaa | Oh Kaarthikeya, Lord of Senthil |
| Singaara vaelaa | Beautiful spear-wielder |
| Chorus | |
| Kaarthigaeyaa sendhil naadhaa | Oh Kaarthikeya, Lord of Senthil |
| Singaara vaelaa | Beautiful spear-wielder |
| Male | |
| Thirumuthu kumaraa umai baalaa | Oh divine Muthu Kumara, son of Goddess Uma |
| Valliyammai naayagaa | Lord of Valli |
| Female | |
| Dheivaanai kaavalaa | Protector of Deivanai |
| Male | |
| Vandharulvaai vadivaelaa | Come and bestow your grace, beautiful Vadivelan |
| Male | |
| Vadivaelaa | Vadivelan |
| Chorus | |
| Vadivaelaa vadivaelaa | Vadivelan vadivelan |
| Female | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa |
| Chorus | |
| Vadivaelaa vadivaelaa | Vadivelan vadivelan |
| Female | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa |
| Chorus | |
| Vadivaelaa vadivaelaa | Vadivelan vadivelan |
| Female | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa |
| Chorus | |
| Vadivaelaa vadivaelaa | Vadivelan vadivelan |
| Female | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa |
| Chorus | |
| Vadivaelaa vadivaelaa vadivaelaa | Vadivelan vadivelan vadivelan |
எம். எஸ். விஸ்வநாதன், எல். ஆர். ஈஸ்வரி,
We shall rejoice watching the sacred Muthu Kumaran of Batu Caves...
We will remain joyful seeing Him....
Carrying the Kavadi in His temple of truth
We will lose ourselves in bliss....
We will lose ourselves in bliss
டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன் மற்றும் பெங்களூர் ஏ. ஆர். ரமணி அம்மாள்
We shall rejoice watching the sacred Muthu Kumaran of Batu Caves...
We will remain joyful seeing Him....
பத்துமலைத் திரு முத்துக்குமரனைப்
பார்த்துக் களித்திருப்போம்....
அவன் சத்தியக் கோயிலில் காவடி தூக்கியே
தன்னை மறந்திருப்போம்.....
தன்னை மறந்திருப்போம்
Om om om
பத்துமலைத் திரு முத்துக்குமரனைப்
பார்த்துக் களித்திருப்போம்....
Carrying the Kavadi in His temple of truth
We will lose ourselves in bliss....
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
Om om om
அவன் சத்தியக் கோயிலில் காவடி
தூக்கியே தன்னை மறந்திருப்போம்
We shall rejoice watching the sacred Muthu Kumaran of Batu Caves...
We will remain joyful seeing Him....
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
Om om om
பத்துமலைத் திரு முத்துக்குமரனைப்
பார்த்துக் களித்திருப்போம்
Carrying the Kavadi in His temple of truth
We will lose ourselves in bliss....
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
Om om om
அவன் சத்தியக் கோயிலில் காவடி
தூக்கியே தன்னை மறந்திருப்போம்
In the land of Malaysia by the Indian Ocean
We shall stand singing pure Tamil
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
Om om om
இந்துக்கடலில் மலேசிய நாட்டில்
செந்தமிழ்ப் பாடி நிற்போம்
Here bringing sandalwood and kumkum
We shall pull the heaped golden chariot
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
Om om om
இங்கு சந்தனம் குங்குமம் கொண்டு
குவித்தொரு தங்கரதம் இழுப்போம்
In the land of Malaysia by the Indian Ocean
We shall stand singing pure Tamil
Ingu bringing sandalwood and kumkum
We shall pull the heaped golden chariot
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
Vel vel vel vel vel vel vel vel
Vel vel vel vel vel vel
இந்துக்கடலில் மலேசிய நாட்டில்
செந்தமிழ் பாடி நிற்போம்
இங்கு சந்தனம் குங்குமம் கொண்டு
குவித்தொரு தங்கரதம் இழுப்போம்
The guardian on earth with the rooster flag
Is the one who captivated our minds
A a aa....a a aa aa aa....a aa....
The guardian on earth with the rooster flag
Is the one who captivated our minds
He granted the spiritual bliss where Chinese friends dance piercing the spear
He granted us that spiritual union
வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல்
வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல்
Vel vel vel vel vel vel
Vel vel vel vel vel vel
சேவற் கொடியுடை காவலன் பூமியில்
சிந்தை கவர்ந்தவன்டி
அ அ ஆ.... அ அ ஆ ஆ ஆ.... அ ஆ....
சேவற் கொடியுடை காவலன் பூமியில்
சிந்தை கவர்ந்தவன்டி
உயர் சீனத்து நண்பர்கள் வேல் குத்தி ஆடிடும்
யோகத்தைத் தந்தவன்டி
The coconut tree ripened and gave coconuts
Offered to Murugan of Tiruchendur
The coconut tree ripened and gave coconuts
Offered to Murugan of Tiruchendur
They broke another hundred thousand of them
For that lord of joyful bliss
வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல்
வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல்
Vel vel vel vel vel vel
தென்னைக் கனிந்தொரு தேங்காய்
கொடுத்தது செந்தில் முருகனுக்கே
தென்னைக் கனிந்தொரு தேங்காய்
கொடுத்தது செந்தில் முருகனுக்கே
அதில் இன்னும் ஒரு லட்சம் போட்டுடைத்தார்
அந்த இன்பத் தலைவனுக்கே
Even in the place where we came to live
We did not forget you, Oh Muruga
Without the help of good Vadivelan
We could not flourish, Oh Muruga
வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல்
வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல்
Arogaraa arogaraa
தென்னைக் கனிந்தொரு தேங்காய்
கொடுத்தது செந்தில் முருகனுக்கே
தென்னைக் கனிந்தொரு தேங்காய்
கொடுத்தது செந்தில் முருகனுக்கே
அதில் இன்னும் ஒரு லட்சம் போட்டுடைத்தார்
அந்த இன்பத் தலைவனுக்கே
Even in the place where we came to live
We did not forget you, Oh Muruga
Without the help of good Vadivelan
We could not flourish, Oh Muruga
We developed deep devotion
Oh Lord, our Muruga
We developed deep devotion
Oh Lord, our Muruga
For the grace that you bestow generously
We dance in ecstasy, Oh Muruga
Piercing even hand-sized spears
Through our cheeks
Thinking of this Lord Murugan's name in our heart
Melting in devotion as tears flow
வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல் வேல்
Murugaa....murugaa....murugaa....murugaa....
வாழ வந்த இடத்தில் கூட
மறக்கவில்லை முருகா
நல்ல வடிவேலன் துணையில்லாமல்
சிறக்கவில்லை முருகா
Piercing even hand-sized spears
Through our cheeks
Thinking of this Lord Murugan's name in our heart
Melting in devotion as tears flow
அரோகரா அரோகரா
At the entrance of the Lord's divine home
Dancing, singing, and melting... Oh Muruga
At the entrance of the Lord's divine home
Dancing, singing, and melting
More than five hundred thousand of us
Came seeking refuge with overflowing emotions
வாழ வந்த இடத்தில் கூட
மறக்கவில்லை முருகா
நல்ல வடிவேலன் துணையில்லாமல்
சிறக்கவில்லை முருகா
ஆழமான பக்தி கொண்டோம்
ஐயனே எம் முருகா
ஆழமான பக்தி கொண்டோம்
ஐயனே எம் முருகா
நீ அள்ளிப் போடும் அருளுக்காக
ஆடுகின்றோம் முருகா
கையளவு வேலக்கூட
கன்னத்திலே சொருகி
இந்தக் கந்தன் பேரை மனதில் எண்ணி
கசிந்து கண்ணீர் பெருகி
The Kaarthigai Deepam festival that takes place
In the virgin Tamil country is celebrated here too
Two eyes are barely enough to witness that
Two eyes are barely enough to witness that
Today we celebrate the colorful Thaipusam, Oh Lord
Seeing your light shining in the sky
Carrying the divine knowledge of Shiva in our hearts
முருகா....முருகா....முருகா....முருகா....
The Kaarthigai Deepam festival that takes place
In the virgin Tamil country is celebrated here too
Two eyes are barely enough to witness that
Two eyes are barely enough to witness that
கையளவு வேலக்கூட
கன்னத்திலே சொருகி
இந்த கந்தன் பேரை மனதில் எண்ணி
கசிந்து கண்ணீர் பெருகி
It is Murugan's feet that praise like gold
It is Murugan's feet that revere mountain-like fame
It is Murugan's feet that praise like gold
It is Murugan's feet that revere mountain-like fame
ஐயன் வீட்டு வாசலிலே
ஆடிப்பாடி உருகி..... முருகா
ஐயன் வீட்டு வாசலிலே
ஆடிப்பாடி உருகி
நாங்கள் ஐந்து லட்சம் பேருக்கு மேல்
அண்டி வந்தோம் மருகி
It is Murugan's feet that grant vision to eyes
It is Murugan's feet that shower grace daily
It is Murugan's feet that grant vision to eyes
It is Murugan's feet that shower grace daily
வாழ வந்த இடத்தில் கூட
மறக்கவில்லை முருகா
நல்ல வடிவேலன் துணையில்லாமல்
சிறக்கவில்லை முருகா
Lord Dandayudhapani is our protector
This is the temple of the divine commander
Valli with flower-adorned hair is not here
Her abode is the Tamil land
கன்னித் தமிழகம் தன்னில் நடந்திடும்
கார்த்திகை தீபமும் உண்டு
அதைக் காண்பதற்கே கண்கள் ரெண்டு
அதைக் காண்பதற்கே கண்கள் ரெண்டு
இன்று வண்ணத் தைப் பூசம் நடத்துகிறோமைய்யா
வானத்தில் உன் ஒளி கண்டு
சிவஞானத்தை நெஞ்சினில் கொண்டு
Lord Dandayudhapani is our protector
This is the temple of the divine commander
கன்னித் தமிழகம் தன்னில் நடந்திடும்
கார்த்திகை தீபமும் உண்டு
அதைக் காண்பதற்கே கண்கள் ரெண்டு
அதைக் காண்பதற்கே கண்கள் ரெண்டு
Leaving his two consorts behind
He arrived on a sailing ship
Leaving his two consorts behind
He arrived on a sailing ship
He took abode at Batu Caves
He stood up to protect our entire lineage
பொன்னாய்க் துதிப்பது முருகனடி
மலைப்புகழாய்க் துதிப்பது முருகனடி
பொன்னாய்க் துதிப்பது முருகனடி
மலைப்புகழாய்க் துதிப்பது முருகனடி
We witness this blissful divine vision
We bow before His beautiful grand chariot
Upon the chest of the master of divine knowledge
We adorn grand necklaces of nine precious gems
We adorn necklaces of nine precious gems
கண்ணைக் கொடுப்பது முருகனடி
தினம் கருணைப் பொழிவது முருகனடி
கண்ணைக் கொடுப்பது முருகனடி
தினம் கருணைப் பொழிவது முருகனடி
Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa
தெண்டாயுதமே காவலடி
இது சேனாபதியின் கோவிலடி
வண்டார்குழலி வள்ளியில்லை
அவள் வாழுமிடம் தமிழ்த் தேசமடி
He gave money in millions
Which we spent dedicatedly for His temple
He gave money in millions
Which we spent dedicatedly for His temple
தெண்டாயுதமே காவலடி
இது சேனாபதியின் கோவிலடி
He made withered crops blossom again
He enabled our lineage to thrive
He made withered crops blossom again
He enabled our lineage to thrive
பத்தினி இருவரை விட்டு விட்டு
அவன் பாய்மரக் கப்பலில் வந்து விட்டான்
பத்தினி இருவரை விட்டு விட்டு
அவன் பாய்மரக் கப்பலில் வந்து விட்டான்
பத்துமலை குடி கொண்டு விட்டான்
எங்கள் பரம்பரைக் காத்திட நின்று விட்டான்
Arogaraa
ஆனந்த தெரிசனம் காணுகின்றோம்
அவன் அழகியத் தேரினை வணங்குகின்றோம்
ஞானத்து தேசிகன் மார்பினிலே உயர்
நவமணி மாலைகள் சூட்டுகின்றோம்
நவமணி மாலைகள் சூட்டுகின்றோம்
Arogaraa
முருகா முருகா முருகா முருகா
முருகா முருகா முருகா
முருகா முருகா முருகா முருகா
முருகா முருகா முருகா
முருகா முருகா முருகா முருகா
முருகா முருகா முருகா
Arogaraa
கோடிக்கணக்கில் பணம் கொடுத்தான்
அவன் கோயிலுக்கென்றே செலவழித்தோம்
கோடிக்கணக்கில் பணம் கொடுத்தான்
அவன் கோயிலுக்கென்றே செலவழித்தோம்
Arogaraa
வாடிய பயிரைத் தழைக்க வைத்தான்
எங்கள் வம்சத்தை அவன் வாழ வைத்தான்
வாடிய பயிரைத் தழைக்க வைத்தான்
எங்கள் வம்சத்தை அவன் வாழ வைத்தான்
Heads filling the space so ground cannot be seen, oh mother
Look at the immense long procession walking, oh mother
Heads filling the space so ground cannot be seen, oh mother
Look at the immense long procession walking, oh mother
அரோகரா
We did not come without knowing prosperity
We came to offer our heart of devotion
We did not come without knowing prosperity
We came to offer our heart of devotion
அரோகரா
He gave money in millions
Which we spent dedicatedly for His temple
அரோகரா
{Arogaraa
அரோகரா
Arogaraa
நிலம் தெரியாமல் தலைகளம்மா
வெகு நீளம் நடப்பதைப் பாருமம்மா
நிலம் தெரியாமல் தலைகளம்மா
வெகு நீளம் நடப்பதைப் பாருமம்மா
Arogaraa
வளம் தெரியாமல் வரவில்லையே
எங்கள் பக்தியின் உள்ளத்தைத் தரவில்லையே
வளம் தெரியாமல் வரவில்லையே
எங்கள் பக்தியின் உள்ளத்தைத் தரவில்லையே
Arogaraa} (2)
கோடிக்கணக்கில் பணம் கொடுத்தான்
அவன் கோயிலுக்கென்றே செலவழித்தோம்
Oh Muruga, Shanmuga, Kandha, Kadamba
Lord with six faces wielding the spear
{அரோகரா
Oh Kaarthikeya, Lord of Senthil
Beautiful spear-wielder
அரோகரா
Oh Muruga, Shanmuga, Kandha, Kadamba
Lord with six faces wielding the spear
அரோகரா
Oh Kaarthikeya, Lord of Senthil
Beautiful spear-wielder
அரோகரா} (2)
Oh Kaarthikeya, Lord of Senthil
Beautiful spear-wielder
முருகா ஷண்முகா கந்தா கடம்பா
ஆறுமுக வேலா
Oh Kaarthikeya, Lord of Senthil
Beautiful spear-wielder
கார்த்திகேயா செந்தில்நாதா
சிங்கார வேலா
Oh divine Muthu Kumara, son of Goddess Uma
Lord of Valli
முருகா ஷண்முகா கந்தா கடம்பா
ஆறுமுக வேலா
Protector of Deivanai
கார்த்திகேயா செந்தில்நாதா
சிங்கார வேலா
Come and bestow your grace, beautiful Vadivelan
கார்த்திகேயா செந்தில்நாதா
சிங்கார வேலா
Vadivelan
கார்த்திகேயா செந்தில்நாதா
சிங்கார வேலா
Vadivelan vadivelan
திருமுத்துக்குமரா உமைபாலா
வள்ளியம்மை நாயகா
Arogaraa
தெய்வானைக் காவலா
Vadivelan vadivelan
வந்தருள்வாய் வடிவேலா
Arogaraa
வடிவேலா
Vadivelan vadivelan
வடிவேலா வடிவேலா
Arogaraa
அரோகரா
Vadivelan vadivelan
வடிவேலா வடிவேலா
Arogaraa
அரோகரா
Vadivelan vadivelan vadivelan
வடிவேலா வடிவேலா
அரோகரா
வடிவேலா வடிவேலா
அரோகரா
வடிவேலா வடிவேலா வடிவேலா
Pathu malai thiru muthu kumaranai
We shall rejoice watching the sacred Muthu Kumaran of Batu Caves...
Paarthu kalithiruppom….
We will remain joyful seeing Him....
Avan sathiya kovilil kaavadi thookkiyae
Carrying the Kavadi in His temple of truth
Thannai marandhiruppom….
We will lose ourselves in bliss....
Thannai marandhiruppom
We will lose ourselves in bliss
Pathu malai thiru muthu kumaranai
We shall rejoice watching the sacred Muthu Kumaran of Batu Caves...
Paarthu kalithiruppom….
We will remain joyful seeing Him....
Om om om
Om om om
Avan sathiya kovilil kaavadi thookkiyae
Carrying the Kavadi in His temple of truth
Thannai marandhiruppom….
We will lose ourselves in bliss....
Om om om
Om om om
Pathu malai thiru muthu kumaranai
We shall rejoice watching the sacred Muthu Kumaran of Batu Caves...
Paarthu kalithiruppom….
We will remain joyful seeing Him....
Om om om
Om om om
Avan sathiya kovilil kaavadi thookkiyae
Carrying the Kavadi in His temple of truth
Thannai marandhiruppom….
We will lose ourselves in bliss....
Om om om
Om om om
Indhu kadalil malaysiya naattil
In the land of Malaysia by the Indian Ocean
Sendhamizh paadi nirpom
We shall stand singing pure Tamil
Om om om
Om om om
Ingu sandhanam kungumam kondu
Here bringing sandalwood and kumkum
Kuvithoru thanga radham izhuppom
We shall pull the heaped golden chariot
Om om om
Om om om
Indhu kadalil malaysiya naattil
In the land of Malaysia by the Indian Ocean
Sendhamizh paadi nirpom
We shall stand singing pure Tamil
Ingu sandhanam kungumam kondu
Ingu bringing sandalwood and kumkum
Kuvithoru thanga radham izhuppom
We shall pull the heaped golden chariot
Vael vael vael vael vael vael vael vael
Vel vel vel vel vel vel vel vel
Vael vael vael vael vael vael
Vel vel vel vel vel vel
Saevar kodiyudai kaavalan boomiyil
The guardian on earth with the rooster flag
Sindhai kavarndhavandi
Is the one who captivated our minds
A a aa….a a aa aa aa….a aa….
A a aa....a a aa aa aa....a aa....
Saevar kodiyudai kaavalan boomiyil
The guardian on earth with the rooster flag
Sindhai kavarndhavandi
Is the one who captivated our minds
Uyar seenatthu nanbargal vael kuthi aadidum
He granted the spiritual bliss where Chinese friends dance piercing the spear
Yogathai thandhavandi
He granted us that spiritual union
Vael vael vael vael vael vael
Vel vel vel vel vel vel
Vael vael vael vael vael vael
Vel vel vel vel vel vel
Thennai kanindhoru thaengaai
The coconut tree ripened and gave coconuts
Koduthadhu senthil muruganukkae
Offered to Murugan of Tiruchendur
Thennai kanindhoru thaengaai
The coconut tree ripened and gave coconuts
Koduthadhu senthil muruganukkae
Offered to Murugan of Tiruchendur
Adhil innum oru latcham pottudaithaar
They broke another hundred thousand of them
Andha inba thalaivanukkae
For that lord of joyful bliss
Vael vael vael vael vael vael
Vel vel vel vel vel vel
Vaazha vandha idathil kooda
Even in the place where we came to live
Marakkavillai murugaa
We did not forget you, Oh Muruga
Nalla vadivaelan thunai illaamal
Without the help of good Vadivelan
Sirakkavillai murugaa
We could not flourish, Oh Muruga
Arogaraa arogaraa
Arogaraa arogaraa
Vaazha vandha idathil kooda
Even in the place where we came to live
Marakkavillai murugaa
We did not forget you, Oh Muruga
Nalla vadivaelan thunai illaamal
Without the help of good Vadivelan
Sirakkavillai murugaa
We could not flourish, Oh Muruga
Aazhamaana bakthi kondom
We developed deep devotion
Aiyanae yem murugaa
Oh Lord, our Muruga
Aazhamaana bakthi kondom
We developed deep devotion
Aiyanae yem murugaa
Oh Lord, our Muruga
Nee alli podum arulukkaaga
For the grace that you bestow generously
Aadugindrom murugaa
We dance in ecstasy, Oh Muruga
Kaiyalavu vaelai kooda
Piercing even hand-sized spears
Kannathilae sorugi
Through our cheeks
Indha kandhan perai manadhil enni
Thinking of this Lord Murugan's name in our heart
Kasindhu kanneer perugi
Melting in devotion as tears flow
Murugaa….murugaa….murugaa….murugaa….
Murugaa....murugaa....murugaa....murugaa....
Kaiyalavu vaelai kooda
Piercing even hand-sized spears
Kannathilae sorugi
Through our cheeks
Indha kandhan perai manadhil enni
Thinking of this Lord Murugan's name in our heart
Kasindhu kanneer perugi
Melting in devotion as tears flow
Aiyan veettu vaasalilae
At the entrance of the Lord's divine home
Aadi paadi urugi….murugaa
Dancing, singing, and melting... Oh Muruga
Aiyan veettu vaasalilae
At the entrance of the Lord's divine home
Aadi paadi urugi
Dancing, singing, and melting
Naangal aindhu latcham perukku mael
More than five hundred thousand of us
Andi vandhom marugi
Came seeking refuge with overflowing emotions
Kanni thamizhagam thannil nadandhidum
The Kaarthigai Deepam festival that takes place
Kaarthigai dheebamum undu
In the virgin Tamil country is celebrated here too
Adhai kaanbadharkkae kangal rendu
Two eyes are barely enough to witness that
Adhai kaanbadharkkae kangal rendu
Two eyes are barely enough to witness that
Indru vanna thaip poosam nadathugiromaiyaa
Today we celebrate the colorful Thaipusam, Oh Lord
Vaanathil un oli kandu
Seeing your light shining in the sky
Siva gnaanathai nenjinil kondu
Carrying the divine knowledge of Shiva in our hearts
Kanni thamizhagam thannil nadandhidum
The Kaarthigai Deepam festival that takes place
Kaarthigai dheebamum undu
In the virgin Tamil country is celebrated here too
Adhai kaanbadharkkae kangal rendu
Two eyes are barely enough to witness that
Adhai kaanbadharkkae kangal rendu
Two eyes are barely enough to witness that
Ponnaai thudhippadhu muruganadi
It is Murugan's feet that praise like gold
Malai pugazhaai thudhippadhu muruganadi
It is Murugan's feet that revere mountain-like fame
Ponnaai thudhippadhu muruganadi
It is Murugan's feet that praise like gold
Malai pugazhaai thudhippadhu muruganadi
It is Murugan's feet that revere mountain-like fame
Kannai koduppadhu muruganadi
It is Murugan's feet that grant vision to eyes
Dhinam karunai pozhivadhu muruganadi
It is Murugan's feet that shower grace daily
Kannai koduppadhu muruganadi
It is Murugan's feet that grant vision to eyes
Dhinam karunai pozhivadhu muruganadi
It is Murugan's feet that shower grace daily
Dhendaayudhamae kaavaladi
Lord Dandayudhapani is our protector
Idhu saenaabathiyin koyiladi
This is the temple of the divine commander
Vandaar kuzhali valliyillai
Valli with flower-adorned hair is not here
Aval vaazhumidam thamizh dhaesamadi
Her abode is the Tamil land
Dhendaayudhamae kaavaladi
Lord Dandayudhapani is our protector
Idhu saenaabathiyin koyiladi
This is the temple of the divine commander
Pathini iruvarai vittu vittu
Leaving his two consorts behind
Avan paaimara kappalil vandhu vittaan
He arrived on a sailing ship
Pathini iruvarai vittu vittu
Leaving his two consorts behind
Avan paaimara kappalil vandhu vittaan
He arrived on a sailing ship
Pathu malai kudi kondu vittaan
He took abode at Batu Caves
Engal parambarai kaathida nindru vittaan
He stood up to protect our entire lineage
Aanandha dharisanam kaanugindrom
We witness this blissful divine vision
Avan azhagiya thaerinai vanangugindrom
We bow before His beautiful grand chariot
Gnaanathu dhaesigan maarbinilae
Upon the chest of the master of divine knowledge
Uyar navamani maalaigal soottugindrom
We adorn grand necklaces of nine precious gems
Navamani maalaigal soottugindrom
We adorn necklaces of nine precious gems
Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa
Kodikkanakkil panam koduthaan
He gave money in millions
Avan koyilukkendrae selavazhithom
Which we spent dedicatedly for His temple
Kodikkanakkil panam koduthaan
He gave money in millions
Avan koyilukkendrae selavazhithom
Which we spent dedicatedly for His temple
Vaadiya payirai thazhaikka vaithaan
He made withered crops blossom again
Engal vamsathai avan vaazha vaithaan
He enabled our lineage to thrive
Vaadiya payirai thazhaikka vaithaan
He made withered crops blossom again
Engal vamsathai avan vaazha vaithaan
He enabled our lineage to thrive
Arogaraa
Arogaraa
Arogaraa
Arogaraa
Arogaraa
Arogaraa
Arogaraa
Arogaraa
Nilam theriyaamal thalaigalammaa
Heads filling the space so ground cannot be seen, oh mother
Vegu neelam nadappadhai paarumammaa
Look at the immense long procession walking, oh mother
Nilam theriyaamal thalaigalammaa
Heads filling the space so ground cannot be seen, oh mother
Vegu neelam nadappadhai paarumammaa
Look at the immense long procession walking, oh mother
Valam theriyaamal varavillaiyae
We did not come without knowing prosperity
Engal bakthiyin ullatthai tharavillaiyae
We came to offer our heart of devotion
Valam theriyaamal varavillaiyae
We did not come without knowing prosperity
Engal bakthiyin ullatthai tharavillaiyae
We came to offer our heart of devotion
Kodikkanakkil panam koduthaan
He gave money in millions
Avan koyilukkendrae selavazhithom
Which we spent dedicatedly for His temple
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Arogaraa
Arogaraa
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Murugaa shanmugaa kandhaa kadambaa
Oh Muruga, Shanmuga, Kandha, Kadamba
Aarumuga vaelaa
Lord with six faces wielding the spear
Kaarthigaeyaa sendhil naadhaa
Oh Kaarthikeya, Lord of Senthil
Singaara vaelaa
Beautiful spear-wielder
Murugaa shanmugaa kandhaa kadambaa
Oh Muruga, Shanmuga, Kandha, Kadamba
Aarumuga vaelaa
Lord with six faces wielding the spear
Kaarthigaeyaa sendhil naadhaa
Oh Kaarthikeya, Lord of Senthil
Singaara vaelaa
Beautiful spear-wielder
Kaarthigaeyaa sendhil naadhaa
Oh Kaarthikeya, Lord of Senthil
Singaara vaelaa
Beautiful spear-wielder
Kaarthigaeyaa sendhil naadhaa
Oh Kaarthikeya, Lord of Senthil
Singaara vaelaa
Beautiful spear-wielder
Thirumuthu kumaraa umai baalaa
Oh divine Muthu Kumara, son of Goddess Uma
Valliyammai naayagaa
Lord of Valli
Dheivaanai kaavalaa
Protector of Deivanai
Vandharulvaai vadivaelaa
Come and bestow your grace, beautiful Vadivelan
Vadivaelaa
Vadivelan
Vadivaelaa vadivaelaa
Vadivelan vadivelan
Arogaraa
Arogaraa
Vadivaelaa vadivaelaa
Vadivelan vadivelan
Arogaraa
Arogaraa
Vadivaelaa vadivaelaa
Vadivelan vadivelan
Arogaraa
Arogaraa
Vadivaelaa vadivaelaa
Vadivelan vadivelan
Arogaraa
Arogaraa
Vadivaelaa vadivaelaa vadivaelaa
Vadivelan vadivelan vadivelan
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This grand devotional song from the 1978 movie Varuvan Vadivelan, penned by Kannadasan, celebrates Lord Murugan's presence at Batu Caves (Pathu Malai) in Malaysia and captures the profound spiritual fervour of the Tamil diaspora during the Thaipusam festival. The lyrics highlight how Tamil immigrants, despite moving away from their motherland, carried their rich heritage and devotion to Lord Murugan across the Indian Ocean. It paints a vivid picture of the festival with millions of devotees carrying Kavadi, pulling the golden chariot, breaking thousands of coconuts, and piercing their cheeks with small spears (Vel) in ecstatic devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Pathu malai thiru muthu kumaranai / Avan sathiya kovilil kaavadi thookkiyae”
Matching second consonants across lines creating rhythmic flow, such as 'Pathu' and 'Sathiya' or 'Indhu' and 'Sandhanam'.
Monaai (Alliteration / First letter matching)
“Kannai koduppadhu muruganadi / Dhinam karunai pozhivadhu muruganadi”
Repetition of initial letters in key words, such as 'Kannai' and 'Karunai'.
Anaphora (Repetition of chant)
“Vael vael vael vael vael vael vael vael”
Repeated chant of 'Arogaraa' and 'Vael vael' to simulate the real-life auditory experience of a Thaipusam procession.
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Trivia
This song uniquely documents the cultural connection between Tamil Nadu and Malaysia, specifically highlighting how local non-Tamil ethnic groups ('Uyar seenatthu nanbargal' - Chinese friends) also participate in the Thaipusam rituals at Batu Caves, showcasing the global universal appeal of Murugan worship.
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