Maale Manivannaa Maargazhi Neeraaduvaan
Melaiyaar Seyyvanagal Venduvana Kettiyel
Gnaalaththai Ellaam Nadunga Muralvana
Paalanna Vannaththu Un Paachajanniyame
Polvana Sangangal Poyppaadu Udaiyanave
Saalap Perum Paraiye Pallandisaip Paare
Kola Vilakke Kodiye Vidhaaname
Aalinilaiyaay Arulelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O Maale, Manivanna — Lord of infinite love and radiant hue!
We have come to bathe in this holy Margazhi month,
following the sacred vows taught by our elders.

When Your divine conch Panchajanya sounds,
the whole world trembles in devotion.
The echoing music of countless conches resounds,
praising Your glorious name.

O shining lamp of virtue, O banner of righteousness,
O Lord resting upon the sacred banyan leaf,
bless us with Your divine grace — O Paavai!