Maargazhi Thingal Madiniraintha Nannaalaal
Neeraada Poduveer Podumino Nerizhaiyeer
Seer Malgum Aayppaadi Chelva Chchirumeergal
Koor Vel Kodun Torilan Nandagopan Kumaran
Eraantha Kanni Yasodai Ilam Singam
Kaar Meni Chchengann Kadir Mathiyam Pol Mugathaan
Naaraayananey Namakke Parai Tharuvaan
Paaror Pugazha Padinthelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

During this holy month of Margazhi,
let us bathe early and sing in praise of the Lord.
O beautiful girls of Ayarpadi, come together joyfully!
Let us worship Nandagopan’s son, Sri Krishna,
the mighty lion born to Mother Yashoda,
with the dark hue of a raincloud and eyes red like the lotus.
He, Narayana, will bless us with all we seek.
Let us sing His glory so the world may rejoice — Paavai!