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!