Vangak Kadal Kadaindha Maadhavanai Kesavanai
Thingal Thirumugaththu Seyyizhaiyaar Sendrirainji
Angap Parai Konda Aatrrai Ani Puduvai Paingamalath
Thanneriyal Pattar Piraan Kothai Sonna
Sanga Thamizh Maalai Muppadhum Thappaame
Ingu Ipparisuraippaar Eerirandu Maal Varaitthol
Sengan Thirumugaththu Selvath Thirumaalaal
Engum Thiruvarul Petru Inburvar Embaavaay

Meaning in English

Those who recite these thirty Thiruppavai hymns,
sung by Goda Devi (Andal) of the flower-like town of Srivilliputhur,
in praise of Madhava (Kesava) —
the Lord who churned the ocean of milk —

Will be blessed by Thirumal, the Lord with red lotus eyes
and broad shoulders like mountains.
His divine grace will fill their lives with joy and prosperity —
O Paavai, may we ever live in His blissful grace!

Sitramsiru Kaaley Vandhu Unnai Seviththu
Un Potraamarai Adiye Potrum Porul Kelay
Petram Meyththu Unnum Kulaththil Pirandhu
Nee Kutreval Engalai Kollaamal Pogaadhu
Itrai Parai Kolvaan Anru Kaan Govindaa
Etraikkum Ezhezhu Piravikkum Un Thannodu
Utromey Yaavom Unaakke Naam Aatcheyvom
Matrai Nam Kaamangal Maattrelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

Early in the morning, we come to serve You, O Govinda,
and praise Your sacred lotus feet — please listen to our prayer!

We were born in the humble clan that tends Your cows,
and we are bound to serve You forever.
Do not refuse us this chance for service, O merciful one!

Grant us the Parai (divine blessing) not just for this birth,
but through all births to come.
We shall always be united with You,
serving only You, desiring nothing else — O Paavai!

Karavaigal Pin Senru kaanam Serndhunbom
Arivonrum Illaadha Aaykkulaththu Un Thannai
Piravi Perundhanai Punniyamum Yaam Udaiyom
Kurai Onrum Illadha Govindaa Un Thannodu
Uravel Namakku Ingozhikka Ozhiyaadhu
Ariyaa Pizhaigalom Anbinnaal Un Thannai
Siruper Azhaiththanavum Seeri Arulaadhe
Iraivaa Nee Thaaraay Parai Elorembaavaay

Meaning in English

We follow the herds and wander through the forests,
simple cowherd girls without much wisdom or learning.
Yet by great fortune, we have come close to You, O Govinda,
who are flawless and complete.

Our bond with You can never be broken!
Even if we have called You in our childish ignorance,
do not take offense, O compassionate Lord.
Shower Your grace upon us and grant us the Parai (divine blessing) —
O Paavai, Lord of mercy!

Koodaarai Vellim Seer Govindaa Un Thannai
Paadi Parai Kondu Yaam Per Sammmaanam
Naadu Pugazhum Parisinaal Nandraaga
Soodagame Thol Valaiye Thode Sevippuve
Paasagame Endranaiya Pal Galanum Yaamanivom
Aadai Uduppom Adhan Pinne Paar Soru
Mooda Ney Peydhu Muzhangai Vazhivaara
Koodiyirundhu Kulinrndhelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O Govinda, whose glory conquers even the proud!
Singing Your praises, we receive the divine gift (Parai)
and all blessings that the world admires.

We will adorn ourselves with fragrant garlands,
wear beautiful bangles and earrings,
and rejoice together, free from all sins.

We will dress in fine clothes, eat rich food
with ghee flowing over it,
and dine together joyfully — O Paavai, in Your divine grace!

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!

Oruththi Maganaay Pirandhu Oriravil
Oruththi Maganaay Oliththu Valara
Tharikkilaan Aagith Thaan Theengu Ninaindha
Karuththai Pizhaippiththu Kanjan Vayittril
Neruppenna Ninra Nedumaaley Unnai
Aruththiththu Vaandhom Parai Tharudhiyaagil
Thiruththakka Selvamum Sevagamum Yaampaadi
Varuththamum Theerndhu Magizhnthelorembaavaay

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!

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!