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Athiyum Anthamum | Thiruvempavai | Margazhi Beats 2
Thiruvempavai Pathigam 1 -
Aadhiyum Antamum
Rāgam : Bowli
Tālam : Adi
Transliteration:
ādiyum antamum
illā arumperuñ
jotiyai yāmpāḍak-
keṭṭeyum vāzhtaṭaṅkaṇ
māte val̤arutiyo
vaṉseviyo niṉsevithāṉ
mādevaṉ vārkazhalgal̤
vāzhttiya vāzhttolipoy
vidivāy keṭṭalume
vimmivimmi meymmaṟanthu
podār amal̤iyiṉmel
niṉṟum puraṇdiṅṅgaṉ
eteṉum āgāl̤
kidanthāl̤ eṉṉe eṉṉe
īde emtozhi
pariselor empāvāy...
Thaipusam | The Dance of Devotion (Part 2) | #festivalsofindia
Thai Pusam is celebrated by Tamils around the world, in places as far apart as India, Sri Lanka, Fiji & Indonesia. With different kavadis & chariot processions, the festival is a spectacular mix of colours, music & dance. Enjoy this video on the celebration & customs of Thai Pusam.
This is the second podcast in the two-part series on the festival of Thai Pusam.
Check out the first part here https://youtu.be/JhZ-tVW9tZg
Background Music
Muthai Tharu by Madhu Iyer
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The Sri Lalitam Trust aims to preserve & propagate...
Vanga Kadal Kadaintha | #thiruppavai #pasuram 30 | #margazhibeats
Pasuram 30 : Vanga Kadal Kadainthu
Ragam : Surutti
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
The Lord who churned
The Ocean of Milk,
O Madhava, O Kesava!
To you, the moon-faced
And bejewelled gopis
Reached & prayed
There (in Gokulam) the grand story
Of receiving the boon of moksha,
She who hails from beautiful Pudhuvai
(Srivilliputhur)
Wearing fresh lotus garlands,
That Kodhai,
The daughter...
Sitram Siru Kale | #thiruppavai #pasuram 29 | #margazhibeats
Pasuram 29 : Sitram Siru Kale
Ragam : Madhyamavati
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
In the early hours of the morning,
We came to serve You
O hear why we praise
Your golden lotus feet
O Lord!Born in the cowherd’s clan
That lives by grazing cattle
Do not naysay
Our loving service
O Govinda, look!
We do not want moksha
Only for today
...
Karavaigal Pin Chendru | #thiruppavai #pasuram 28 | #margazhibeats
Pasuram 28 : Karavaigal Pin Chendru
Ragam : Kambhoji
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
We follow our cattle
And eat together in the forest
Simple cowherds that we are
Blessed are we
That You were born
In our clan
O flawless Govinda!
None can break our bond with you ,
Ignorant girls that we are
Born of love
We called you by trivial names
Do...
Koodarai Vellum | #thiruppavai #pasuram 27 | #margazhibeats
Pasuram 27 : Koodarai Vellum
Ragam : Poorvi Kalyani
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
O Govinda who vanquishes his enemies,
Of you
We shall sing & attain moksha,
And further, these rewards we shall obtain
Acclaim from all the land,
Armlets, shoulder ornaments, ear studs & earrings
Anklets, & several such adornments shall we don
We shall wear robes
And thereafter, partake of milk & boiled rice
Completely covered in ghee
<...Male Manivanna | #thiruppavai #pasuram 26 | #margazhibeats
Pasuram 26 : Male Manivanna
Ragam : Kunthala Varali
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
O Lord who is love incarnate
With a blue sapphire hue
In order to observe the ritual vow in Margazhi
In the way of our ancestors
Hear what is needed
The universe trembles at the sound
Of Your milk-white conch, the Panchajanya,
Such conches do we need
And hymn-singers to sing Your praise
And...
Oruthi Maganai | #thiruppavai #pasuram 25 | #margazhibeats
Pasuram 25 : Oruthi Maganai
Ragam : Behaag
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
Born of a woman
One turbulent night
And raised in hiding
By another thereafter
That intolerant tyrant
Who wanted to harm You
All his efforts made futile
And in Kamsa’s belly,
Like a raging fire,You stood
O Supreme Lord, to You
We have come begging
For the boon of mo...
Andal | For the Love of God | #andal #kodhai #pasuram #thiruppavai #tamilsaint #alvar
Andal, Kodhai, Goda Devi or Nachiyar as she was variously known, was the only female poet-saint (Alvar) in the Tamil Bhakti tradition. She lived in 7th or 8th century CE & composed many songs in beautiful classical Thamizh which are very popular even today. Known as Thiruppavai. This set of thirty songs are sung on the thirty days of Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January). Her 143 verse poem, known as Nachiyar Thirumozhi, is also famous.
Andal’s vivid poetry uses imagery unique to the Thamizh landscape, such as the ānaiccāttan (Greater coucal or red crow), sennel, ungaḷ puzhak kaḍai tōṭṭa...
Andru Ivvulagam | #thiruppavai #pasuram 24 | #margazhibeats
Pasuram 24 : Andru Ivvulagam
Ragam : Sindhu Bhairavi
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
Praise unto the Lord who measured the world with His divine feet
Praise unto the One who vanquished the King of Lanka in the south
Long live Your valour in breaking the asura in the guise of a cart (Sakatasura)
Long live Your lotus feet that stretched to fling the calf (Vatsasura) on the tree
And vanquished them both
Long live Your...
Maari Malai | #thiruppavai #pasuraman 23 | #margazhibeats
Pasuram 23 : Maari Malai Muzhainjil
Ragam : Bilahari
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
In the rains, inside a hill cave
Lies asleep the great lion, with his mate
With fiery eyes then
Awakens the majestic lion
Shaking his mane in all directions
And straightening himself with a roar
He steps out
Just as the mighty lion, O Blue-hued One,
Do come out from Your temple
And graciously...
Angan Maa Gnyalathu | Thiruppavai Pasuram 22 | Margazhibeats
Pasuram 22 : Angan Maa Gnyalathu
Ragam : Yamuna Kalyani
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
As the kings of this beautiful world
Having shed their ego, surrender to You
And assemble near the foot of Your bed
Thus have we gathered and come to You
Like a half-bloomed lotus flower with a small mouth like a bell
Will your lotus-red eyes
Deign to glance at me?
Like the rising moon & the sun,<...
Etra Kalangal | Thiruppavai Pasuram 21 | Margazhibeats
Pasuram 21 : Etra Kalangal
Ragam : Nadanamakriya
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
Even as the vessels fill & overflow
With abundant milk from the generous cows
O Son of he (Nandagopala)
Who possesses these cows,
Arise!
O Supreme Lord, the Greatest of all,
For this world
You appeared as the blazing light,
Arise!
As Your defeated foes
Come to Your doorstep
And with no...
Mupathu Muvar | Thiruppavai Pasuram 20 | Margazhibeats
Pasuram 20 : Mupathu Muvar
Ragam : Senchurutti
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
One who hastens to help
The thirty-three crore devas
And removes fear from their hearts,
O Powerful Lord, arise!
Forthright & powerful
To your foes
You do give hardships,
O Immaculate One, arise!
With a soft bosom like golden pots,
Red lips & a narrow waist
O beautiful Nappinai,
Goddess of Wealth, arise!<...
Kuthu Vilakkeriya | Thiruppavai Pasuram 19 | Margazhibeats
Pasuram 19 : Kuthu Vilakkeriya
Ragam : Sahana
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
In the glow of the lamps
On the bed with ivory legs
On a mattress of soft cotton
Lay Nappinnai with her fragrant tresses adorned with flowers
On Her bosom do you rest comfortably
O One with the broad chest
Open your mouth and speak!
O Nappinnai, with big kohl-lined eyes
Won’t you wake up your hu...
Undhu Madha | Thiruppavai Pasuram 18 | Margazhibeats
Pasuram 18 : Undhu Madha
Ragam : Saveri
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
One who is mighty
Like an elephant in musth
O! Nappinai, daughter-in-law
Of that valiant Nandagopalan
She of the fragrant tresses,
Please open the door!
Look! All around do the roosters crow
And the koels sing
Atop the madhavi flower-bowers
O playful damsel! (holding a ball to play with Lord Krishna)
We wait...
Ambarame Thaneere | Thiruppavai Pasuram 17 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 17 : Ambarame Thaneere
Ragam : Kalyani
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of pasuram
O! One who gives clothes, water & food
Our King Nandagopala, arise!
O gentlest of women
A guiding light for all
Our Queen Yashodha
Wake up!
O! One who pierced the sky with your form
And measured the worlds in three strides
O King of the Skies
Do not sleep yet, wake up now!
O...
Nayaganai Ninra | Thiruppavai Pasuram 16 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 16 : Nayaganai Ninra
Ragam : Mohanam
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Meaning of the pasuram
O! One who stands like a leader,
At the palace of Nandagopan
As its guardian,
As also of the flag
At the decorated entrance,
Open the gem-studded door for us
The young gopikas
For our ritual, the drum was promised
By the Blue-hued Enchanter
Yesterday itself
And so we have come, pure of...
Elle Ilamkiliye | Thiruppavai Pasuram 15 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 15 : Elle Ilamkiliye
Ragam : Begada
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
The fifteenth pasuram is like a dialogue between a clever gopika, & Andal, who persuades her to let go of her lassitude & join the devotees. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Andal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
Oh, beautiful young...
Ungal Puzhakkadai | Thiruppavai Pasuram 14 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 14 : Ungal Puzhakkadai
Ragam : Anandabhairavi
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Andal, in this fourteenth Pasuram, tells the waiting Gopi to hasten, as the sages and other devotees have already reached the temple.This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Andal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
In your backyard, in the...
Pullin Vaai Keendanai | Thiruppavai Pasuram 13 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 13 : Pullin Vaai Keendanai
Ragam : Atana
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
In this thirteenth pasuram, Andal coaxes the reluctant maiden to sacrifice her sleep and join the other devotees as they take a ritual bath & pray to Lord Ranganatha. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Andal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram<...
Kanaithillam Kattru | Thiruppavai Pasuram 12 | By Madhu Iyer
Pasuram 12 : Kanaithillam Kattru
Ragam : Kedaragowlam
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
In the twelfth pasuram, Andal encourages the cowherd’s sister to awaken, as every household in Gokulam is now busy in worshipping the Lord except for her. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
Th...
Katru Karavai | Thiruppavai Pasuram 11 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 11 : Katru Karavai
Ragam : Huseni
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Andal, in the eleventh pasuram, beseeches the maiden form the cowherd’s clan to join her relatives & friends in praying to Lord Krishna. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
Those who milk many mi...
Notru Swargam | Thiruppavai Pasuram 10 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 10 : Notru Swargam
Ragam : Todi
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
In the tenth pasuram, Andal exhorts a sleepy village maiden not to be over-confident in her self-professed devotion but join the other girls & follow the rituals. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
O...
Thoomani Madathu | Thiruppavai Pasuram 9 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 9 : Thoomani Madathu
Ragam : Hameer Kalyani
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
In this ninth Pasuram, Andal coaxes the parents of the sleeping maidens to wake their daughters up & join in the worship of the Lord. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
In the...
Keezh Vaanam | Thiruppavai Pasuram 8 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 8 : Keezh Vaanam
Ragam : Dhanyasi
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Through the eigth pasuram, Andal cajoles the still-sleeping village maidens to wake up early & join their waiting friends in the Lord's worship. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
The eastern sky lights up,<...
Keesu Keesu | Thiruppavai Pasuram 7 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 7 : Keesu Keesu
Ragam : Bhairavi
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
In this seventh pasuram, Andal exhorts the village maidens to wake up early & worship Lord Narayana. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
The chirping of the red crows all around
As...
Pullum Silambina | Thiruppavai Pasuram 6 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 6 : Pullum SIlambina
Ragam : Shankarabharanam
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
In the sixth pasuram, Andal gently chides young devotees to arise early & pray to Lord Hari in observance of the ritual vow. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
Even the birds are chirping...
Mayannai | Thiruppavai Pasuram 5 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 5 : Mayannai
Ragam : Sri
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Through the fifth pasuram, Andal explains that by worshipping Lord Damodara (Vishnu) with fresh flowers & songs, devotees can wash away all their sins, past & future.
The song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
To...
Aazhi Mazhai Kanna | Thiruppavai Pasuram 4 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 4 : Aazhi Mazhai Kanna
Ragam : Varali
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
The fourth pasuram beseeches Varuna, the God of Rain, to be as generous & resplendent as Lord Vishnu & shower the earth with rain.
The song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
O majestic...
Ongi Ulagalandha | Thiruppavai Pasuram 3 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 3 : Ongi Ulagalandha
Ragam : Arabhi
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
The third pasuram praises Lord Vishnu in his form as Vamana & explains what devotees can achieve by following their guru or acharya to worship God.
The song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
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Vaiyatthu Vaazhveergal | Thiruppavai Pasuram 2 | Margazhi Beats
Song : Vaiyatthu Vaazhveergal
Raga : Gowli (Carnatic)
Singer : Madhu Iyer
A beautiful pasuram describing the austerities that devotees must perform in order to maintain a vow and serve the Lord. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
O! People of this world
Be pleased to hear of...
Margazhi Thingal | Thiruppavai Pasuram 1 | Margazhi Beats
Pasuram 1 : Margazhi Thingal
Ragam : Nattai
Singer : Madhu Iyer
Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir
Margazhi Thingal, the first song in Thiruppavai, beseeches devotees to come together to worship Krishna, the son of Yashoda.
The song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
Meaning of the pasuram
It is the month of Margazhi<...
Karthigai Deepam - The Light of the Gods (Part 3) | Festivals of India #festivalsofindia #karthigai
Karthigai Deepam is an ancient festival that is observed across India and several other countries in South Asia and South-East Asia in October or November every year. This is the third & final podcast in the three-part series about the traditions & legends around Karthigai Deepam. Listen to the other two parts here -
Karthigai Deepam Part 1 https://rss.com/podcasts/degreekaapi/461077/
Karthigai Deepam Part 2 https://rss.com/podcasts/degreekaapi/460441/
Watch the video here https://youtu.be/Rwu3W4OvVBg
Read the article here https://kamakshi.scrollstack.com/post/13842/Festivals-of-South-Asia-Karthigai-Deepam
Credits<...
Karthigai Deepam - The Light of the Gods (Part 1)
India is a land of diversity. In spite of different languages, traditions & customs followed in different regions, India is linked by a common thread that is expressed through its festivals. 'Festivals of India' is a series that will attempt to cover in depth some of the important celebrations observed across India, & the common thread that binds us all to this ancient civilisation. This is the first podcast in the series about the festival of Karthigai Deepam, celebrated in Tamil Nadu & other states in October or November every year.
Listen to Part 2 & Part 3 (coming soon) for more information...
Karthigai Deepam - The Light of the Gods (Part 1)
India is a land of diversity. In spite of different languages, traditions & customs followed in different regions, India is linked by a common thread that is expressed through its festivals. 'Festivals of India' is a series that will attempt to cover in depth some of the important celebrations observed across India, & the common thread that binds us all to this ancient civilisation. This is the first podcast in the series about the festival of Karthigai Deepam, celebrated in Tamil Nadu & other states in October or November every year.
Listen to Part 2 & Part 3 (coming soon) for more information...
Karthigai Deepam - The Light of the Gods (Part 2)
India is a land of diversity. In spite of different languages, traditions & customs followed in different regions, India is linked by a common thread that is expressed through its festivals. 'Festivals of India' is a series that will attempt to cover in depth some of the important celebrations observed across India, & the common thread that binds us all to this ancient civilisation. This is the second podcast in the series, about the festival of Karthigai Deepam, celebrated in Tamil Nadu & other states in October or November every year.
Listen to Part 1 & Part 3 (coming soon) for more information...
Varsha Pirappu-New Beginnings | The Tamil New Year | Festivals of India
Varsha Pirappu is the Tamil New year celebrated by the Tamil diaspora globally on 13th or 14th April every year. This day is important for many cultures & religions in South Asia & South East Asia, as it marks the transition of the solar cycle from Meenam (Pisces) to Mesha (Aries).
It is also the time of harvest in some places in India & thus also celebrated as a harvest festival. Find out more about the various harvest festivals & new year celebrations in this episode.
Watch the video on https://youtu.be/Wz-ioZpVayc
Music Alapana by...
Shiva Mantra - Meditative Chants
A beautiful & meditative Sanskrit Vedic Chant from the Rudram, praising Lord Shiva. Rudram (Samhita Patha & Ghana Patha) . Video link here https://youtu.be/5aGZKrMwlbk
Vocals by Madhu Iyer
Programming by Marshall Robinson
Mixing & Mastering by Abin Paul Editing by Anuradha Srinivasan
Supported by Sri Lalitam Trust
saṃhitā - pāṭhaḥ & ghana - pāṭhaḥ
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The Sri Lalitam Trust aims to preserve & propagate the unique yet diverse cultural & spiritual heritage of India through documentaries, concerts, language studies, & educational resources on all media. Read more about us at w...
Thaipusam - The Dance of Devotion (Part 1)
Thai Pusam is celebrated by Tamils around the world, in places as far apart as India, Sri Lanka, Fiji & Indonesia. With different kavadis & chariot processions, the festival is a spectacular mix of colours, music & dance. Enjoy this podcast on the celebration & customs of Thai Pusam. This is the first of a two-part series on the festival of Thai Pusam. Watch the video here https://youtu.be/JhZ-tVW9tZg
Background Music
Kavadi Chindu, by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan & Valayapatti A. R.Subramaniam (https://youtu.be/TrlcVV3v4_U)
Muruga, by Nivas K. Prasanna from Yaadhum Oore...
