Anru Ivvulagam Alandhaay Adipotri
Sendrangu Thennilangai Setraay Thiral Potri
Ponra Chagadam Udaiththaay Pugazh Potri
Kanru Kunila Verindhaay Kazhal Potri
Kundru Kudaiyaay Eduththaay Gunam Potri
Vendru Pagai Kedukkum Nin Kaiyil Vel Potri
Enrendra Sevagamey Yeththi Parai Kolvaan
Inru Yaam Vandhom Irandhelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

Praise be to Your feet, O Lord,
who once measured this whole world!
Praise be to Your valor that destroyed the southern Lanka!

Praise to You who shattered the evil cart,
who kicked and destroyed the demons as a playful child,
who lifted the Govardhana mountain as an umbrella,
and who wields the victorious spear to protect the world.

O glorious Lord, we have come today to sing Your praises
and receive the divine drum (Parai) as Your blessing —
O Paavai, bless us with grace!

Maari Malai Muzhaignjil Manni Kidandhurangum
Seeriya singam Arivutru Theevizhiththu
Veri Mayir Ponga Eppaadu Perndhu Udari
Moori Nimirndhu Muzhangi Purappattu
Potharumaa Pole Nee Poovaip Poovanna
Un Koyil Ninru Ingane Pondharuli Koppudaiya
Seeriya Singaasanaththirundhu Yaam Vandha
Kaariyam Aaraayndh arulelor embaavaay

Meaning in English

Like a mighty lion resting in a mountain cave through the rainy night,
awakening with power, shaking its mane,
roaring loudly and stepping out with majesty —
O Lotus-hued Lord (Poovai Poovanna),
rise gloriously from Your divine abode!

Come forth from Your temple and sit upon Your grand throne,
listen to our humble prayer,
and bless us by fulfilling the purpose for which we have come —
O Paavai, shower Your grace upon us!

Angan Maa Gnaalaththu Arasar Abhimaana
Bangamaay Vandhu Nin Pallikkattil Keezhe
Sangamiruppaar Pol Vandhu Thalaippey Dhom
Kingini Vaaych Cheydha Thaamarai Pooppole
Sengann Siru Siridhey Emmel Vizhiyaavo
Thingalum Aadiththiyanum Ezhundaar Pol
Angan Irandum Kondu Engal Mel Nokkudiyel
Engal Mel Saapam Izhindhelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O Lord, the pride of the kings of this vast world!
We have come to Your resting place and bowed our heads at Your feet,
like the sages who sit near You in meditation.

Will You not open Your red lotus eyes,
shining like a blooming flower with the sound of anklets?
Rise and look upon us, O radiant one —
like the sun and moon rising together!

If You but glance at us with grace,
all our sins and sorrows will vanish — O Paavai, bless us with that gaze!

Etra Kalangal Ethir Pongi Meedhalippa
Maattraadey Paal Soriyum Vallal Perum Pasukkal
Aatrap Padaiththaan Maganey Arivuraay
Ootramudaiyaay Periyaay Ulaginil
Thotramay Ninra Sudare Thuyilezhaay
Maatraar Unakku Vali Tholaindhu Un Vaasarkkan
Aatraathu Vandhu Un Adipaniyumaa Pole
Potriyaam Vandhom Pugazhndhelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

The tall brass pots overflow with milk,
as generous cows pour forth without being pressed.
O son of Nandagopa, who nurtures this bounty, awaken!

O radiant Lord, pure and eternal light of the world,
rise from Your slumber, O mighty protector!
Your enemies have lost their strength before You,
and we have come to praise Your holy feet —
O Paavai, let us glorify the Lord together!

Muppaththu Moovar Amararkku Mun Senru
Kappam Thavirkkum Kaliye Thuyilezhaay
Seppamudaiyaay Thiraludaiyaay Setraarkku
Veppam Kodukkum Vimalaa Thuyilezhaay
Seppanna Menmulai sevvaayi Siru Marungul
Nappinnai Nangaay Thiruve Thuyilezhaay
Ukkamum Thattazhiyum Thandhu Un Manaalanai
Ippode Emmai Neeraattelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O Krishna, who went before the thirty-three gods
and removed their fears and burdens — awake from Your sleep!
O flawless one, strong and mighty,
who destroys the heat of enemies — arise, O pure Lord!

O Nappinnai, fair and graceful,
with shining lips and soft bosom like golden lotus,
give us Your strength and Your favor,
wake up Your beloved Lord Krishna,
and let Him bless us with His divine water of grace —
O Paavai, awaken to our call!

Kuththu Vilakkeriya Kottukkaal Kattil Mel
Mettenra Pancha Sayanaththin Meleri
Koththalar Poonguzhal Nappinnai Kongai Mel
Vaiththu Kidandha Malar Maarba Vaay Thiravaay
Maiththadam Kanninaay Neeyum Un Manaalanai
Eththanai Podhum Thuyilezhavottaay Kaan
Eththanaiyelum Pirivaattam Gillaiyaal
Thaththuvam Anru Thagavelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

The lamps are shining bright beside the ivory bed,
where soft cushions adorn the fivefold couch.

O Nappinnai, with fragrant flower-decked hair,
You rest close to the lotus-chested Lord Krishna —
open Your lips and wake Him up!

O beautiful one with dark, kohl-lined eyes,
how long will You both lie asleep?
You who can never bear separation from Him,
this delay does not befit You — O Paavai, awaken with joy!

Undhu Mada Kalitranodaa Thol Valiyan
Nandagopaala Marumagale Nappinnaay
Gandham Kamazhum Kuzhali Kadai Thiravaay
Vandhu Engum Kozhi Azhaiththana Kaan Maadhavi
Pandal Mel Pal Kaal Kuyilinangal Koovina Kaan
Pandaar Virali Un Maiththunan Per Paada
Sendhaamarai Kaiyaal Seeraar Vazhai Ozhippa
Vandhu Thiravaay Magizhnthelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O Nappinnai, daughter-in-law of mighty Nandagopa,
strong as a proud elephant, adorned with fragrant hair,
open your beautiful door!

The roosters are crowing everywhere,
the cuckoos are singing sweetly on the treetops,
and the world is filled with morning light.

O lovely lady with red lotus hands and shining bangles,
come joyfully, remove your ornaments,
and open the door — let us sing of your beloved Lord Krishna!

Ambaramay Thanneeray Sorey Aram Seyyum
Emberumaan Nandagopaala Ezhunthiraay
Kombanaarkkellaam Kozhundhey Kula Vilakkay
Emberumaatti Yasodhaay Arivuraay
Ambaramoodaruththu Ongi Ulagalanda
Umbar Komaaney Urangaa Dhezhundiraay
Sem Porkazhaladi Selvaa Baladhevaa
Umbiyum Neeyum Urangelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O Lord Nandagopala, who gives water and charity to all,
rise from Your sleep, O protector of the world!
You are the tender shoot among strong elders,
the shining light of Your noble clan, O son of Yashoda Devi.

O Lord who once covered the worlds with the sky,
O ruler of the heavens, do not sleep anymore!
O golden-hued Balarama, brother of Krishna,
awake — for the time has come to bless us all, O Paavai!

Naayaganaay Ninra Nandagopan Udaiya
Koyil Kaappaaney Kodith Thonrum Thorana
Vaayil Kaappaaney Manikkadavam Thaazh Thiravaay
Aayar Sirumiyaromukku Araip Parai
Maayan Manivannan Nennaley Vaay Nernthaan
Thooyomaay Vandhom ThuyilezhapPaaduvaan
Vaayaal Munnamunnam Maatraadhe Ammaa Nee
Neya Nilaikkadavam Neekkelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O guardian of Nandagopan’s palace,
standing proudly with banners and festoons waving high!
O doorkeeper of that divine house, open the gem-studded doors!

We are humble cowherd maidens who have come to sing and seek the Lord’s grace.
The wondrous Krishna, the Manivannan, promised us His blessings yesterday.

We come pure in heart, calling to awaken Him —
speak not harshly, dear one, but kindly open the door!
O Paavai, let us worship together the Lord of Mathura!

Elle Ilankiliye Innum Urangudhiyo
Sillenrazhaiyenmin Nangaimir Podaruginren
Vallai Un Katturaigal Pandey Un Vaay Aridum
Valleerhal Neengale Naanethaanaay Iduga
Ollai Nee Podhaay Unakkenna Verudaiyai
Ellaarum Pondhaaro Pondhaar Pondhennikkol
Vaallaanai Kondraanai Maatraarai Maatrazhikka
Vallaanai Maayaanai Paadelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O young parrot-voiced girl, are you still asleep?
We are calling you again and again, yet you don’t respond!
Your clever words once charmed us all —
but today, you remain silent.

Everyone else has gathered; why are you still inside?
Come quickly, what more do you need?
Let us sing of the mighty Lord Krishna,
who slew the fierce elephant and destroyed His enemies —
O Paavai, join us in praise of the wondrous Lord!