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!