Thinthakathom
From Saranam Ayyappa · 1980
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Chorus
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Details
- Saranam Ayyappa1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Saami thindhaga thom | Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom |
| Aiyappa thindhaga thom | Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom |
| Saami thindhaga thom | Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom |
| Aiyappa thindhaga thom | Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom |
| Saami thindhaga thom | Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom |
| Aiyappa thindhaga thom | Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom |
| Saami thindhaga thom | Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom |
| Aiyappa thindhaga thom | Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom |
| Male | |
| Dheemthagatthom dheemthagatthom aiyappaa | Dheemthagathom dheemthagathom, Oh Ayyappa |
| Dheivathilae nee oruvan meiyappaa | Among all divine beings, you are the true god, Lord Ayyappa |
| Thaedinom koodinom karunai seiyappaa | We searched and gathered together, shower your mercy upon us |
| Dhinam unai naadinom swaami aiyappaa | We seek you every day, Lord Ayyappa |
| Male | |
| Dheemthagatthom dheemthagatthom aiyappaa | Dheemthagathom dheemthagathom, Oh Ayyappa |
| Dheivathilae nee oruvan meiyappaa | Among all divine beings, you are the true god, Lord Ayyappa |
| Male | |
| Saamiyae….ai…. | Oh Lord... |
| Chorus | |
| Saranam aiyappo | I seek refuge in you, Lord Ayyappa |
| Male | |
| Maargazhiyil naangalaellaam paettai thulluvom | In the month of Maargazhi, we will all perform the Petta Thullal dance |
| Malai meedhu yaeri vandhu unnai paaduvom | We will climb the holy mountain and sing your praises |
| Varisaiyudan pambai nadhi neeril aaduvom | In proper order, we will bathe in the waters of the Pamba river |
| Vaavarenum thunaivanaiyum vananga kooduvom | We will gather to worship your companion, Lord Vavar |
| Manadhil emakku idangoduthu udhavi seiyappaa | Give us a place in your heart and grant us your help, Lord |
| Magara vilakku kaana vaendum swaami aiyappaa | We wish to witness the sacred Makara Jyothi light, Lord Ayyappa |
| Male | |
| Saami thindhaga thom thom | Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Aiyappa thindhaga thom thom | Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Chorus :Saami thindhaga thom thom | Chorus: Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Aiyappa thindhaga thom thom | Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Chorus | |
| Saamiyae aiyappo | Oh Lord Ayyappa |
| Saamiyae aiyappo | Oh Lord Ayyappa |
| Saamiyae aiyappo | Oh Lord Ayyappa |
| Saamiyae aiyappo | Oh Lord Ayyappa |
| Saamiyae aiyappo | Oh Lord Ayyappa |
| Saamiyae aiyappo | Oh Lord Ayyappa |
| Male | |
| Kadalum vaanum unnaalae | The sea and the sky exist because of you |
| Kaatrum mazhaiyum unnaalae | The wind and the rain are sustained by you |
| Udalin urudhi unnaalae | The strength of the body is granted by you |
| Ullam sezhippadhum unnaalae | The prosperity and joy of the mind are because of you |
| Kannipurathu maadhaevi | The Great Goddess residing at Kannimoola |
| Kaavaliruppadhum unnaalae | Stands guard solely because of your grace |
| Kaarthigai maadham vandhaalae | When the holy month of Kaarthigai arrives |
| Bhaaradham muzhudhum unnodae | The whole of India unites with you in devotion |
| Kaakkum valimaiyum neeyappaa | You are the protective strength, Lord Ayyappa |
| Vaazhvai tharuvaai aiyappaa | Please grant us a blessed life, Lord Ayyappa |
| Veeramum selvamum neeyappaa | You are courage and wealth, Lord Ayyappa |
| Vetriyai tharuvaai aiyappaa | Please bestow victory upon us, Lord Ayyappa |
| Male | |
| Saami thindhaga thom thom | Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Aiyappa thindhaga thom thom | Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Saami thindhaga thom thom | Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Aiyappa thindhagat thom thom | Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Chorus | |
| {Saami thindhaga thom thom | Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Aiyappa thindhagat thom thom | Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Male | |
| Saamiyae….ai…. | Oh Lord... |
| Chorus | |
| Saami thindhaga thom thom | Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Aiyappa thindhagat thom thom | Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Male | |
| Saranam aiyappo} (3) | I seek refuge in you, Lord Ayyappa (Repeated 3 times) |
| Chorus | |
| Saami thindhaga thom thom | Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom |
| Aiyappa thindhagat thom thom} (Overlap) | Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom (Overlapping chorus) |
சாமி திந்தகதோம்
ஐயப்ப திந்தகதோம்
சாமி திந்தகதோம்
ஐயப்ப திந்தகதோம்
சாமி திந்தகதோம்
ஐயப்ப திந்தகதோம்
சாமி திந்தகதோம்
ஐயப்ப திந்தகதோம்
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom
தீம்தகத்தோம் தீம்தகத்தோம் ஐயப்பா
தெய்வத்திலே நீ ஒருவன் மெய்யப்பா
தேடினோம் கூடினோம் கருணை செய்யப்பா
தினம் உனை நாடினோம் சுவாமி ஐயப்பா
Dheemthagathom dheemthagathom, Oh Ayyappa
Among all divine beings, you are the true god, Lord Ayyappa
We searched and gathered together, shower your mercy upon us
We seek you every day, Lord Ayyappa
தீம்தகத்தோம் தீம்தகத்தோம் ஐயப்பா
தெய்வத்திலே நீ ஒருவன் மெய்யப்பா
Dheemthagathom dheemthagathom, Oh Ayyappa
Among all divine beings, you are the true god, Lord Ayyappa
சாமியே....ய்....
Oh Lord...
சரணம் ஐயப்போ
I seek refuge in you, Lord Ayyappa
மார்கழியில் நாங்களெல்லாம் பேட்டைத் துள்ளுவோம்
மலை மீது ஏறி வந்து உன்னைப் பாடுவோம்
வரிசையுடன் பம்பை நதி நீரில் ஆடுவோம்
வாவரெனும் துணைவனையும் வணங்கக் கூடுவோம்
மனதில் எமக்கு இடங்கொடுத்து உதவி செய்யப்பா
மகர விளக்குக் காண வேண்டும் சுவாமி ஐயப்பா
In the month of Maargazhi, we will all perform the Petta Thullal dance
We will climb the holy mountain and sing your praises
In proper order, we will bathe in the waters of the Pamba river
We will gather to worship your companion, Lord Vavar
Give us a place in your heart and grant us your help, Lord
We wish to witness the sacred Makara Jyothi light, Lord Ayyappa
சாமி திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
ஐயப்ப திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
குழு :
சாமி திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
ஐயப்ப திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Chorus: Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
சாமியே ஐயப்போ
சாமியே ஐயப்போ
சாமியே ஐயப்போ
சாமியே ஐயப்போ
சாமியே ஐயப்போ
சாமியே ஐயப்போ
Oh Lord Ayyappa
Oh Lord Ayyappa
Oh Lord Ayyappa
Oh Lord Ayyappa
Oh Lord Ayyappa
Oh Lord Ayyappa
கடலும் வானும் உன்னாலே
காற்றும் மழையும் உன்னாலே
உடலின் உறுதி உன்னாலே
உள்ளம் செழிப்பதும் உன்னாலே
கன்னிபுரத்து மாதேவி
காவலிருப்பதும் உன்னாலே
கார்த்திகை மாதம் வந்தாலே
பாரதம் முழுதும் உன்னோடே
காக்கும் வலிமையும் நீயப்பா
வாழ்வைத் தருவாய் ஐயப்பா
வீரமும் செல்வமும் நீயப்பா
வெற்றியைத் தருவாய் ஐயப்பா....
The sea and the sky exist because of you
The wind and the rain are sustained by you
The strength of the body is granted by you
The prosperity and joy of the mind are because of you
The Great Goddess residing at Kannimoola
Stands guard solely because of your grace
When the holy month of Kaarthigai arrives
The whole of India unites with you in devotion
You are the protective strength, Lord Ayyappa
Please grant us a blessed life, Lord Ayyappa
You are courage and wealth, Lord Ayyappa
Please bestow victory upon us, Lord Ayyappa
சாமி திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
ஐயப்ப திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
சாமி திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
ஐயப்ப திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
{சாமி திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
ஐயப்ப திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
சாமியே....ய்....
Oh Lord...
சாமி திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
ஐயப்ப திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
சரணம் ஐயப்போ} (3)
I seek refuge in you, Lord Ayyappa (Repeated 3 times)
சாமி திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
ஐயப்ப திந்தகத் தோம் தோம்
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom (Overlapping chorus)
Saami thindhaga thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom
Saami thindhaga thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom
Saami thindhaga thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom
Saami thindhaga thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom
Dheemthagatthom dheemthagatthom aiyappaa
Dheemthagathom dheemthagathom, Oh Ayyappa
Dheivathilae nee oruvan meiyappaa
Among all divine beings, you are the true god, Lord Ayyappa
Thaedinom koodinom karunai seiyappaa
We searched and gathered together, shower your mercy upon us
Dhinam unai naadinom swaami aiyappaa
We seek you every day, Lord Ayyappa
Dheemthagatthom dheemthagatthom aiyappaa
Dheemthagathom dheemthagathom, Oh Ayyappa
Dheivathilae nee oruvan meiyappaa
Among all divine beings, you are the true god, Lord Ayyappa
Saamiyae….ai….
Oh Lord...
Saranam aiyappo
I seek refuge in you, Lord Ayyappa
Maargazhiyil naangalaellaam paettai thulluvom
In the month of Maargazhi, we will all perform the Petta Thullal dance
Malai meedhu yaeri vandhu unnai paaduvom
We will climb the holy mountain and sing your praises
Varisaiyudan pambai nadhi neeril aaduvom
In proper order, we will bathe in the waters of the Pamba river
Vaavarenum thunaivanaiyum vananga kooduvom
We will gather to worship your companion, Lord Vavar
Manadhil emakku idangoduthu udhavi seiyappaa
Give us a place in your heart and grant us your help, Lord
Magara vilakku kaana vaendum swaami aiyappaa
We wish to witness the sacred Makara Jyothi light, Lord Ayyappa
Saami thindhaga thom thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Chorus :Saami thindhaga thom thom
Chorus: Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Saamiyae aiyappo
Oh Lord Ayyappa
Saamiyae aiyappo
Oh Lord Ayyappa
Saamiyae aiyappo
Oh Lord Ayyappa
Saamiyae aiyappo
Oh Lord Ayyappa
Saamiyae aiyappo
Oh Lord Ayyappa
Saamiyae aiyappo
Oh Lord Ayyappa
Kadalum vaanum unnaalae
The sea and the sky exist because of you
Kaatrum mazhaiyum unnaalae
The wind and the rain are sustained by you
Udalin urudhi unnaalae
The strength of the body is granted by you
Ullam sezhippadhum unnaalae
The prosperity and joy of the mind are because of you
Kannipurathu maadhaevi
The Great Goddess residing at Kannimoola
Kaavaliruppadhum unnaalae
Stands guard solely because of your grace
Kaarthigai maadham vandhaalae
When the holy month of Kaarthigai arrives
Bhaaradham muzhudhum unnodae
The whole of India unites with you in devotion
Kaakkum valimaiyum neeyappaa
You are the protective strength, Lord Ayyappa
Vaazhvai tharuvaai aiyappaa
Please grant us a blessed life, Lord Ayyappa
Veeramum selvamum neeyappaa
You are courage and wealth, Lord Ayyappa
Vetriyai tharuvaai aiyappaa
Please bestow victory upon us, Lord Ayyappa
Saami thindhaga thom thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Aiyappa thindhaga thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Saami thindhaga thom thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Aiyappa thindhagat thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
{Saami thindhaga thom thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Aiyappa thindhagat thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Saamiyae….ai….
Oh Lord...
Saami thindhaga thom thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Aiyappa thindhagat thom thom
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Saranam aiyappo} (3)
I seek refuge in you, Lord Ayyappa (Repeated 3 times)
Saami thindhaga thom thom
Swami, to the rhythmic chant thom thom
Aiyappa thindhagat thom thom} (Overlap)
Ayyappa, to the rhythmic chant thom thom (Overlapping chorus)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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