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Thinthakathom

From Saranam Ayyappa · 1980

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Chorus
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Saranam Ayyappa
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
13 Jul 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Saami thindhaga thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom
Saami thindhaga thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom
Saami thindhaga thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom
Saami thindhaga thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom
Dheemthagatthom dheemthagatthom aiyappaa
Dheivathilae nee oruvan meiyappaa
Thaedinom koodinom karunai seiyappaa
Dhinam unai naadinom swaami aiyappaa
Dheemthagatthom dheemthagatthom aiyappaa
Dheivathilae nee oruvan meiyappaa
Saamiyae….ai….
Saranam aiyappo
Maargazhiyil naangalaellaam paettai thulluvom
Malai meedhu yaeri vandhu unnai paaduvom
Varisaiyudan pambai nadhi neeril aaduvom
Vaavarenum thunaivanaiyum vananga kooduvom
Manadhil emakku idangoduthu udhavi seiyappaa
Magara vilakku kaana vaendum swaami aiyappaa
Saami thindhaga thom thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom thom
Chorus :Saami thindhaga thom thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom thom
Saamiyae aiyappo
Saamiyae aiyappo
Saamiyae aiyappo
Saamiyae aiyappo
Saamiyae aiyappo
Saamiyae aiyappo
Kadalum vaanum unnaalae
Kaatrum mazhaiyum unnaalae
Udalin urudhi unnaalae
Ullam sezhippadhum unnaalae
Kannipurathu maadhaevi
Kaavaliruppadhum unnaalae
Kaarthigai maadham vandhaalae
Bhaaradham muzhudhum unnodae
Kaakkum valimaiyum neeyappaa
Vaazhvai tharuvaai aiyappaa
Veeramum selvamum neeyappaa
Vetriyai tharuvaai aiyappaa
Saami thindhaga thom thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom thom
Saami thindhaga thom thom
Aiyappa thindhagat thom thom
{Saami thindhaga thom thom
Aiyappa thindhagat thom thom
Saamiyae….ai….
Saami thindhaga thom thom
Aiyappa thindhagat thom thom
Saranam aiyappo} (3)
Saami thindhaga thom thom
Aiyappa thindhagat thom thom} (Overlap)
Swami Thinthaka Thom
Ayyappa Thinthaka Thom
Swami Thinthaka Thom
Ayyappa Thinthaka Thom
Swami Thinthaka Thom
Ayyappa Thinthaka Thom
Swami Thinthaka Thom
Ayyappa Thinthaka Thom
Dheemthakathom dheemthakathom, Lord Ayyappa!
Among all the gods, you are the one true Lord!
We sought you and gathered together; show us your grace, Lord!
Every day we seek your presence, Lord Swami Ayyappa!
Dheemthakathom dheemthakathom, Lord Ayyappa!
Among all the gods, you are the one true Lord!
Swamiye... ay...
Saranam Ayyappo! (We surrender to you, Ayyappa!)
In the month of Margazhi, we all dance the sacred Pettai Thullal
We will climb the mountain and sing in praise of you
We will line up and bathe in the holy Pamba river
We will gather to worship your trusted companion, Vavar, too
Make a place for us in your heart and guide us, Lord!
We yearn to behold your sacred Makara light, Lord Swami Ayyappa!
Swami Thinthaka Thom Thom
Ayyappa Thinthaka Thom Thom
Chorus: Swami Thinthaka Thom Thom
Ayyappa Thinthaka Thom Thom
Swamiye Ayyappo!
Swamiye Ayyappo!
Swamiye Ayyappo!
Swamiye Ayyappo!
Swamiye Ayyappo!
Swamiye Ayyappo!
The sea and the sky exist because of you
The wind and the rain blow and fall by your grace
The strength of our body comes from you
Our hearts flourish and blossom because of you
The great Goddess of Kannipuram
Stands guard beside you
As soon as the sacred month of Karthigai arrives
All of India unites in your name
You are the supreme power that protects us, Lord
Bless our lives with goodness, Lord Ayyappa
You are our courage and our true wealth, Lord
Grant us victory in all we do, Lord Ayyappa!
Swami Thinthaka Thom Thom
Ayyappa Thinthaka Thom Thom
Swami Thinthaka Thom Thom
Ayyappa Thinthakathom Thom
Swami Thinthaka Thom Thom
Ayyappa Thinthakathom Thom
Swamiye... ay...
Swami Thinthaka Thom Thom
Ayyappa Thinthakathom Thom
Saranam Ayyappo! (repeated)
Swami Thinthaka Thom Thom
Ayyappa Thinthakathom Thom (overlap)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic devotional song dedicated to Lord Ayyappa vividly captures the holy pilgrimage process followed by devotees during the sacred months of Kaarthigai and Maargazhi. It illustrates traditional pilgrimage rituals including Petta Thullal (sacred ecstatic dance), taking a holy dip in the Pamba river, paying respects to Vavar Swamy, and climbing the sacred eighteen steps to witness the divine Makara Vilakku light at Sabarimala.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Kadalum vaanum unnaalae / Udalin urudhi unnaalae

The second consonant 'd' (ட) rhymes across 'Kadalum' and 'Udalin', creating a harmonious devotional rhythm.

Monaai (Alliteration / First letter rhyming)

Kaattru, Kannipurathu, Kaarthigai, Kaakkum

The repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across lines creates melodic flow.

Anaphora (Repetition of ending phrase)

Kadalum vaanum unnaalae / Kaatrum mazhaiyum unnaalae / Udalin urudhi unnaalae

The repeated use of 'unnaalae' at the end of consecutive lines emphasizes divine omnipotence.

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Trivia

This iconic Tamil devotional song features lyrics written by famous lyricist Muthulingam and captures the authentic chants ('Thindhaka Thom') and traditions associated with the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage.

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