Kaaviri maadhum karumugil vaṇṇanum Kaṟpaga vanathil kaḷithu nindraanum Dhevar kulathil thigazhum shaṇmukhanum Sezhithu vaazha thodayamangalam
To Lord Shiva who burned the three cities, to the three-eyed one, To Lord Vishnu who protects the three worlds, To the Father and Mother (Shiva-Shakti), to the primordial Shakti, May all be set joyfully and well. thodayamangalam lyrics in tamil
ஊர் முழுதும் உணவும் உடையும் உறவும் நட்பும் உயர்ந்து விளங்க பூமியில் புகழ் பரவ வேண்டும் பொன்மழை பொழிய தோடயமங்கலம் Meaning in English Pallavi: Everlasting auspicious blessings, everlasting auspicious blessings Oh deity who appears (before us), may there be everlasting blessings. similar to “Mangalam” in Sanskrit hymns
Throughout the village, food and clothing, Relationships and friendships, may they rise and shine, May fame spread across the earth, May golden rain shower – Thodayamangalam . Transliteration (Tamil to English) Pallavi: Thodayamangalam thodayamangalam Thondrum dheivame thodayamangalam to the three-eyed one
Oor muzhudhum uṇavum udaiyum Uṟavum naṭpum uyarnthu viḷanga Bhoomiyil pugazh parava vēndum Ponmazhai pozhiya thodayamangalam Cultural Note In traditional Tamil folk performances, Thodayamangalam is sung collectively by women during Kummi or Kolaattam , clapping rhythmically. It is also used as a Mangala Geetham (auspicious song) at the end of temple festivals or family functions like weddings and housewarmings. The word “Thodayamangalam” itself acts as a refrain, similar to “Mangalam” in Sanskrit hymns, but with a distinct Tamil folk flavour.
காவிரி மாதும் கருமுகில் வண்ணனும் கற்பக வனத்தில் களித்து நின்றோனும் தேவர் குலத்தில் திகழும் சண்முகனும் செழித்து வாழத் தோடயமங்கலம்
