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Thiruvempavai Pathigam 1 - Aadhiyum Antamum Rāgam : Bowli Tālam : Adi Transliteration: ādiyum antamumillā arumperuñ jotiyai yāmpāḍak- keṭṭeyum vāzhtaṭaṅkaṇmāte val̤arutiyo vaṉseviyo niṉsevithāṉ mādevaṉ vārkazhalgal̤ vāzhttiya vāzhttolipoy vidivāy keṭṭalume vimmivimmi meymmaṟanthu podār amal̤iyiṉmel niṉṟum puraṇdiṅṅgaṉ eteṉum āgāl̤ kidanthāl̤ eṉṉe eṉṉe īde emtozhi pariselor empāvāy Gist : In the first pathigam (hymn) ‘Adiyum Antamum’ Manickavasagar begins by praising Lord Shiva and seeks His grace. The poet expresses his devotion and surrender to Shiva, describing the various aspects of the divine and the beauty of the deity. The hymn is a devotional outpouring of love and a plea for spiritual guidance and blessings.The twenty songs of the ‘Thiruvempavai’ form a part of the ‘Thiruvasakam’, a set of ancient Tamil hymns that date back to the 9 CE, and were composed in Annamalaiyar temple by the poet-saint Manickavasagar. Each song in the ‘Thiruvempavai’ is a fervent expression of the poet's deep devotion and surrender to the divine, and quest for spiritual enlightenment. The songs are written as conversations between a sleeping maiden, reluctant to wake up early, and her friends who try to persuade her to accompany them to the temple. 'Thiruvempavai’ are sung early in the morning, one on every day, followed by ten songs of the ‘Thirupalliyeluchi’. The paavai songs are part of an ancient tradition amongst unmarried young girls, where they would light lamps in the early mornings of Margazhi, and sing songs in praise of Lord Shiva. It was believed that such rituals would bring prosperity and a suitable husband. The ‘Thiruvempavai’ songs, along with the ‘Thiruppavai’ songs composed in honour of Lord Vishnu, resound in temples across Tamil Nadu during the cold days of December and January.The songs are even sung during the coronation of the King of Thailand! Thiruppavai songs are also available here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-doH9v4Aa5REwe1adEaLrfAnVIOl4RB6 Supported by Sri Lalitam Trust Credits Lyrics - Thiru Manickavasagar Concept, direction & vocals - Madhu Iyer Cinematography - Aravind Rajagopalan Translation and transliteration - Anuradha Srinivasan Video edits, thumbnails and social media - Saroja Vasanth Edits, Mix and Master - Sankararaman, Conch Music House Recording - At Atrium sounds by Anish Mohan. Art - Vishnuprabha of Vishnu Arts Other images from the Internet (creative commons) #thiruvempavai #thiruvembavai #lordshiva #margazhi #margazhihymns #madhuiyer #classicalmusic #indianclassicalmusic #carnaticmusic #carnaticsongs #devotionalhymns #tamildevotionalsongs #tamilhymns #tamilclassicalsongs #kritis #margazhi #margazhi2023 #margazhiseason #adiyumantamum #manickavasagar #sangamlitnerature #sangampoems #thiruvasagam #shivasongs #maneniennalai #shivasongs #shivadevotionalsongs #mahadev #mahadeva #nataraja #natraj #annamalai

Thai Pusam is celebrated by Tamils around the world, in places as far apart as India, Sri Lanka, Fiji & Indonesia. With different kavadis & chariot processions, the festival is a spectacular mix of colours, music & dance. Enjoy this video on the celebration & customs of Thai Pusam. This is the second podcast in the two-part series on the festival of Thai Pusam. Check out the first part here https://youtu.be/JhZ-tVW9tZg Background MusicMuthai Tharu by Madhu Iyer ------------------------------------------The Sri Lalitam Trust aims to preserve & propagate the unique yet diverse cultural & spiritual heritage of India through documentaries, concerts, language studies, & educational resources on all media. Read more about us at www.slt.org.in. Show us some love; donate a cup of kaapi here https://www.instamojo.com/@sltrust/ Bank Account Details -------------------------------- Ac Name: Sri Lalitham Trust Ac No : 60631010001770 Bank : Canara Bank, Mandavelipakkam, Chennai 600028 IFSC Code : CNRB0000937 #slt #srilalitam #thaipusam #thaipoosam #pushya #pusam #poosam #thai #murugan #karthikeya #skanda #pazhani #tamil #tamilfestivals #festivalsofindia #kavadi #kavadisindhu #kavadichindu

Pasuram 30 : Vanga Kadal Kadainthu Ragam : Surutti Singer : Madhu Iyer Venue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramThe Lord who churnedThe Ocean of Milk,O Madhava, O Kesava!To you, the moon-facedAnd bejewelled gopisReached & prayedThere (in Gokulam) the grand storyOf receiving the boon of moksha,She who hails from beautiful Pudhuvai(Srivilliputhur)Wearing fresh lotus garlands,That Kodhai,The daughter of the bestOf priests (Periyalvar),She recitesThis garland of thirty versesIn beautiful ThamizhIf we recite without failThen the Lord with four shouldersLike mountainsAnd red lotus-eyesAnd divine face,That glorious NarayanaWill bless everyoneIn the worldTo receive His graceAnd rejoice!#andal #kothai #kodai #kodhai #nachiyar #godadevi #thiruppavai #thiruppavaipasurams #madhuiyer #classicalmusic #indianclassicalmusic #carnaticmusic #carnaticsongs #devotionalhymns #tamildevotionalsongs #tamilhymns #tamilclassicalsongs #kritis #pasuram #margazhi #margazhi2022 #margazhiseason #vangakadal

Pasuram 29 : Sitram Siru KaleRagam : Madhyamavati Singer : Madhu Iyer Venue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramIn the early hours of the morning,We came to serve YouO hear why we praiseYour golden lotus feetO Lord!Born in the cowherd’s clanThat lives by grazing cattleDo not naysayOur loving serviceO Govinda, look!We do not want mokshaOnly for todayBut for all eternitySeven times seven birthsShall we be bound to YouAnd You alone shall we serveDissolve all ourOther desiresInto Your service!#andal #kothai #kodai #kodhai #nachiyar #godadevi #thiruppavai #thiruppavaipasurams #madhuiyer #classicalmusic #indianclassicalmusic #carnaticmusic #carnaticsongs #devotionalhymns #tamildevotionalsongs #tamilhymns #tamilclassicalsongs #kritis #pasuram #margazhi #margazhi2022 #margazhiseason #karavaigalpinchendru #tamildevotionalsongs

Pasuram 28 : Karavaigal Pin ChendruRagam : KambhojiSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramWe follow our cattleAnd eat together in the forestSimple cowherds that we areBlessed are weThat You were bornIn our clanO flawless Govinda!None can break our bond with you ,Ignorant girls that we areBorn of loveWe called you by trivial namesDo not be angry!O Lord, grant us moksha!#andal #kothai #kodai #kodhai #nachiyar #godadevi #thiruppavai #thiruppavaipasurams #madhuiyer #classicalmusic #indianclassicalmusic #carnaticmusic #carnaticsongs #devotionalhymns #tamildevotionalsongs #tamilhymns #tamilclassicalsongs #kritis #pasuram #margazhi #margazhi2022 #margazhiseason #karavaigalpinchendru

Pasuram 27 : Koodarai VellumRagam : Poorvi KalyaniSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramO Govinda who vanquishes his enemies,Of youWe shall sing & attain moksha,And further, these rewards we shall obtainAcclaim from all the land,Armlets, shoulder ornaments, ear studs & earringsAnklets, & several such adornments shall we donWe shall wear robesAnd thereafter, partake of milk & boiled riceCompletely covered in gheeWhich drips down to our elbows,And together shall we be in bliss

Pasuram 26 : Male Manivanna Ragam : Kunthala Varali Singer : Madhu Iyer Venue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramO Lord who is love incarnateWith a blue sapphire hueIn order to observe the ritual vow in MargazhiIn the way of our ancestorsHear what is neededThe universe trembles at the soundOf Your milk-white conch, the Panchajanya, Such conches do we needAnd hymn-singers to sing Your praise And great drumsTo sing PallanduA standing lamp, a flag, & a canopyO Lord who slept on the banyan leaf after the Great Deluge!Bless us so we can observe the ritual vow!

Pasuram 25 : Oruthi MaganaiRagam : BehaagSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramBorn of a womanOne turbulent nightAnd raised in hidingBy another thereafterThat intolerant tyrantWho wanted to harm YouAll his efforts made futileAnd in Kamsa’s belly,Like a raging fire,You stoodO Supreme Lord, to YouWe have come beggingFor the boon of moksha (salvation) from YouAnd if You give us moksha,Of Your matchless wealth & prowess shall we singAnd thus would vanish all our sorrowsUnto this bliss!#andal #kothai #kodai #kodhai #nachiyar #godadevi #thiruppavai #thiruppavaipasurams #madhuiyer #classicalmusic #indianclassicalmusic #carnaticmusic #carnaticsongs #devotionalhymns #tamildevotionalsongs #tamilhymns #tamilclassicalsongs #kritis #pasuram #margazhi #margazhi2022 #margazhiseason #margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna #anganmagnyalathu #andal #kothai #kodai #kodhai #nachiyar #godadevi #thiruppavai #thiruppavaipasurams #madhuiyer #classicalmusic #indianclassicalmusic #carnaticmusic #carnaticsongs #devotionalhymns #tamilhymns #tamilclassicalsongs #kritis #pasuram #margazhi #margazhi2022 #margazhiseason #oruthimaganai

Andal, Kodhai, Goda Devi or Nachiyar as she was variously known, was the only female poet-saint (Alvar) in the Tamil Bhakti tradition. She lived in 7th or 8th century CE & composed many songs in beautiful classical Thamizh which are very popular even today. Known as Thiruppavai. This set of thirty songs are sung on the thirty days of Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January). Her 143 verse poem, known as Nachiyar Thirumozhi, is also famous. Andal’s vivid poetry uses imagery unique to the Thamizh landscape, such as the ānaiccāttan (Greater coucal or red crow), sennel, ungaḷ puzhak kaḍai tōṭṭattu vāviyuḷ cengazhunīr vāy nehizhndu āmbal vāy kūmbina kāṇ. The most popular Thiruppavai, Margazhi Thingal, is sung on the first day of Margazhi. The pavai nombu or ritual vow which was observed by women for the 30 days of Margazhi over time merged with Pongal festivities. Some of her famous Thiruppavai pasurams or songs are Margazhi Thingal, Elle Ilam Kiliye, Thoomani Madathu etc.#andal #kodhai #godadevi #margazhi #thiruppavai #pasurams #tamildevotional #tamildevotionalsongs #bhaktimovement #bhaktitradition #alvar #vishnu #vaishnavism #vaishnava #krishna #nappinai #lakshmi

Pasuram 24 : Andru IvvulagamRagam : Sindhu BhairaviSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramPraise unto the Lord who measured the world with His divine feetPraise unto the One who vanquished the King of Lanka in the southLong live Your valour in breaking the asura in the guise of a cart (Sakatasura)Long live Your lotus feet that stretched to fling the calf (Vatsasura) on the treeAnd vanquished them bothLong live Your ever-merciful nature, which lifted the mountain (Govardhana) like an umbrellaPraise unto the spear in Your divine hands that defeats all enemiesWe sing only of Your divine leelas (exploits)And seek of You the gift of the sacred drumWe have come to You todayThat we may receive Your compassion!#andal #kothai #kodai #kodhai #nachiyar #godadevi #thiruppavai #thiruppavaipasurams #madhuiyer #classicalmusic #indianclassicalmusic #carnaticmusic #carnaticsongs #devotionalhymns #tamildevotionalsongs #tamilhymns #tamilclassicalsongs #kritis #pasuram #margazhi #margazhi2022 #margazhiseason #margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna #anganmagnyalathu #andal #kothai #kodai #kodhai #nachiyar #godadevi #thiruppavai #thiruppavaipasurams #madhuiyer #classicalmusic #indianclassicalmusic #carnaticmusic #carnaticsongs #devotionalhymns #tamilhymns #tamilclassicalsongs #kritis #pasuram #margazhi #margazhi2022 #margazhiseason #andruivvulagam

Pasuram 23 : Maari Malai Muzhainjil Ragam : Bilahari Singer : Madhu Iyer Venue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramIn the rains, inside a hill caveLies asleep the great lion, with his mateWith fiery eyes thenAwakens the majestic lionShaking his mane in all directionsAnd straightening himself with a roarHe steps outJust as the mighty lion, O Blue-hued One,Do come out from Your templeAnd graciously ascending Your great throne,Ask of us why we have come to You,And bestow Your grace upon us!#andal #kothai #kodai #kodhai #nachiyar #godadevi #thiruppavai #thiruppavaipasurams #madhuiyer #classicalmusic #indianclassicalmusic #carnaticmusic #carnaticsongs #devotionalhymns #tamildevotionalsongs #tamilhymns #tamilclassicalsongs #kritis #pasuram #margazhi #margazhi2022 #margazhiseason #mupattumuvar #margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna #anganmagnyalathu #andal #kothai #kodai #kodhai #nachiyar #godadevi #thiruppavai #thiruppavaipasurams #madhuiyer #classicalmusic #indianclassicalmusic #carnaticmusic #carnaticsongs #devotionalhymns #tamildevotionalsongs #tamilhymns #tamilclassicalsongs #kritis #pasuram #margazhi #margazhi2022 #margazhiseason #maarimalaimuzhainjil

Pasuram 22 : Angan Maa GnyalathuRagam : Yamuna KalyaniSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramAs the kings of this beautiful worldHaving shed their ego, surrender to YouAnd assemble near the foot of Your bedThus have we gathered and come to YouLike a half-bloomed lotus flower with a small mouth like a bellWill your lotus-red eyesDeign to glance at me?Like the rising moon & the sun,With both your beautiful eyes,If you look upon usAll our sins will be destroyed!#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 21 : Etra KalangalRagam : NadanamakriyaSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramEven as the vessels fill & overflowWith abundant milk from the generous cowsO Son of he (Nandagopala)Who possesses these cows,Arise!O Supreme Lord, the Greatest of all,For this worldYou appeared as the blazing light,Arise!As Your defeated foesCome to Your doorstepAnd with no other refuge,They surrender to YouThus have we comeTo sing Your praise,Arise!#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 20 : Mupathu MuvarRagam : SenchuruttiSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramOne who hastens to helpThe thirty-three crore devasAnd removes fear from their hearts,O Powerful Lord, arise!Forthright & powerfulTo your foesYou do give hardships,O Immaculate One, arise!With a soft bosom like golden pots,Red lips & a narrow waistO beautiful Nappinai,Goddess of Wealth, arise!Give your Beloved Lord a fan & a mirrorTarry not! Please send Him to us,For we can observe the ceremonial bath!#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 19 : Kuthu Vilakkeriya Ragam : Sahana Singer : Madhu Iyer Venue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramIn the glow of the lampsOn the bed with ivory legsOn a mattress of soft cottonLay Nappinnai with her fragrant tresses adorned with flowers On Her bosom do you rest comfortablyO One with the broad chestOpen your mouth and speak!O Nappinnai, with big kohl-lined eyesWon’t you wake up your husbandFor a moment even?And even for a momentWon’t you bear the separation from Him?Your true natureIs not thus!#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 18 : Undhu MadhaRagam : SaveriSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramOne who is mightyLike an elephant in musthO! Nappinai, daughter-in-lawOf that valiant NandagopalanShe of the fragrant tresses,Please open the door!Look! All around do the roosters crowAnd the koels singAtop the madhavi flower-bowersO playful damsel! (holding a ball to play with Lord Krishna)We wait to sing of your beloved,With your red lotus-hued handsAdorned by jingling bangles, Arise & open the door,That we may sing in bliss!#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 17 : Ambarame Thaneere Ragam : Kalyani Singer : Madhu Iyer Venue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of pasuram O! One who gives clothes, water & foodOur King Nandagopala, arise!O gentlest of womenA guiding light for allOur Queen YashodhaWake up!O! One who pierced the sky with your formAnd measured the worlds in three stridesO King of the SkiesDo not sleep yet, wake up now!O! One whose legs are adornedWith red-gold anklets, BaladevaMay you & your brother (Krishna), arise! #margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 16 : Nayaganai Ninra Ragam : Mohanam Singer : Madhu Iyer Venue : Brahma Vidya MandirMeaning of the pasuramO! One who stands like a leader,At the palace of NandagopanAs its guardian,As also of the flagAt the decorated entrance,Open the gem-studded door for usThe young gopikasFor our ritual, the drum was promisedBy the Blue-hued EnchanterYesterday itselfAnd so we have come, pure of heartDo not, with your very first words, naysay us O master!Open the door of devotion to the Lord!#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 15 : Elle IlamkiliyeRagam : BegadaSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirThe fifteenth pasuram is like a dialogue between a clever gopika, & Andal, who persuades her to let go of her lassitude & join the devotees. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Andal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuramOh, beautiful young bird !We are at your door, are you still asleep?Don't be harsh, my young friends! I am comingOh, well do we know your stories & your skilled tongueYou are the more skilled ones, indeed,But let it be me, as you say!.Come quickly now! What prevents you?Has everyone come?They have come indeed, you may count them yourself!The One who killed the mighty elephant (Kuvalayapidam)And destroyed the ego of foesOf that Divine EnchanterCome, let us all sing together!#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 14 : Ungal PuzhakkadaiRagam : AnandabhairaviSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirAndal, in this fourteenth Pasuram, tells the waiting Gopi to hasten, as the sages and other devotees have already reached the temple.This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Andal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuramIn your backyard, in the garden pondThe red lotuses have bloomedAnd the blue lotuses (lilies)Have closed their petals Saffron-robed sages with their white teethAre going to their temples to blow the conch You who promised to awaken us earlierYou wonderful girl! Wake upO maiden with the shameless tongue! He who holds the Conch & the Discus in His HandsThe lotus-eyed One, of Him let us all sing!#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 13 : Pullin Vaai Keendanai Ragam : Atana Singer : Madhu Iyer Venue : Brahma Vidya Mandir In this thirteenth pasuram, Andal coaxes the reluctant maiden to sacrifice her sleep and join the other devotees as they take a ritual bath & pray to Lord Ranganatha. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Andal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January). Meaning of the pasuramThe One who tore open the demon’s mouth (Bakasura)And plucked & threw away the heads of the asura (Ravana)As we sing of these glorious deedsAll our companions have reached the sacred arenaVenus has arisen & Jupiter has setEven the birds chirp, look!O, doe-eyed maiden!Without diving deep into the icy waterAnd enjoying a ritual bathDo you still lie on your bed?Join us, O maiden!On this auspicious dayPutting away this wilfulness,Arise!#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 12 : Kanaithillam Kattru Ragam : Kedaragowlam Singer : Madhu Iyer Venue : Brahma Vidya MandirIn the twelfth pasuram, Andal encourages the cowherd’s sister to awaken, as every household in Gokulam is now busy in worshipping the Lord except for her. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January). Meaning of the pasuramThe compassionate buffaloes, thinking of their calves,Have let flow plentiful milk from their uddersAnd as they stamp the wet muddy floor,O younger sister of that blessed cowherdWho serves the LordWith dew drops falling on our head, we stand outside your doorOf the Lord whose anger slayed the King of LankaOf that delightful God do we singYet you do not speakAt least now, please wake up!What deep slumber is this?!Even the neighbours,Are now awake & know!Arise O maiden!(Lyrics from www.vedics.org, www.ramanuja.org, & Wikipedia; Translation by Anuradha S)#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 11 : Katru KaravaiRagam : HuseniSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirAndal, in the eleventh pasuram, beseeches the maiden form the cowherd’s clan to join her relatives & friends in praying to Lord Krishna. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuramThose who milk many milch cows with calvesAnd destroy the strength of foes in battleO peerless golden creeper,Who is born in that brave clan of the cowherdsO beautiful peacock with a snake-thin waistPlease come!All your kinsfolk & friendsHave gatheredIn your courtyardAnd sing together of the cloud-hued LordWithout movement or speechO precious girl!How do you still sleep?Arise now!(Lyrics from www.vedics.org, www.ramanuja.org, & Wikipedia; Translation by Anuradha S)#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 10 : Notru Swargam Ragam : Todi Singer : Madhu Iyer Venue : Brahma Vidya MandirIn the tenth pasuram, Andal exhorts a sleepy village maiden not to be over-confident in her self-professed devotion but join the other girls & follow the rituals. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuram O! blessed girl who is steadfast in her vowAnd will surely attain heavenWon't you replyOr open the door even?Lord Narayana, with the fragrant sacred tulsi garland on His HeadOf Him we sing praises and receive boonsIs it that Kumbhakarna of yoreVanquished by the Lord in days gone byHas bestowed his sleep on you?O sleep-laden damselMy precious jewelArise from your stupor & open the door! (Lyrics from www.vedics.org, www.ramanuja.org, & Wikipedia; Translation by Anuradha S)#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 9 : Thoomani Madathu Ragam : Hameer Kalyani Singer : Madhu Iyer Venue : Brahma Vidya MandirIn this ninth Pasuram, Andal coaxes the parents of the sleeping maidens to wake their daughters up & join in the worship of the Lord. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuramIn the gem-studded palace aglow with lampsAmidst the fragrant incense, on a soft bed she sleepsO! Daughter of my uncle, open this bejewelled door! O Aunt! Will you awaken her, your daughter indeed?Is she mute, or is she deaf? Is she exhausted?Or is she in a trance?The Divine Enchanter Madhava, Lord of VaikuntaThus have we recited the Lord’s names to awaken her!(Lyrics from www.vedics.org, www.ramanuja.org, & Wikipedia; Translation by Anuradha S)#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna #thoomani

Pasuram 8 : Keezh VaanamRagam : DhanyasiSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirThrough the eigth pasuram, Andal cajoles the still-sleeping village maidens to wake up early & join their waiting friends in the Lord's worship. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuramThe eastern sky lights up,Look! Even the buffaloes, let out in the mornHave spread out to grazeThe rest of the girlsWho wish to go (to the temple)Stand here, awaiting youWe have all come to call you,O happy girl! Arise!With song & drumbeatsTo the One who split open the demon’s mouth (Bakasura)And vanquished the evil wrestlersTo Him, the God of Gods,If we shall go & prayWith compassion shall He look upon usAnd bestow His Grace!(Lyrics from www.vedics.org, www.ramanuja.org, & Wikipedia; Translation by Anuradha S)#margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna

Pasuram 7 : Keesu KeesuRagam : BhairaviSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirIn this seventh pasuram, Andal exhorts the village maidens to wake up early & worship Lord Narayana. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuramThe chirping of the red crows all aroundAs they talk amongst themselves,Can you not hear O! deluded girl?!The jingle of ornaments as they move their handsThese fragrant-haired Gopikas,And the churningOf curd, do you not hear these sounds?O best among maidens!Even as we sing the name of Lord NarayanaAnd Kesava, & even as you hear our song,Can you lie down?O splendid damsel!Arise & open the door!(Lyrics from www.vedics.org, www.ramanuja.org, & Wikipedia; Translation by Anuradha S) #margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna #keesukeesu

Pasuram 6 : Pullum SIlambinaRagam : ShankarabharanamSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirIn the sixth pasuram, Andal gently chides young devotees to arise early & pray to Lord Hari in observance of the ritual vow. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuramEven the birds are chirping; can you not hear,In the temple of the King of Birds (Garuda)The roar of the great white Conch?Awake, O Young maiden!He who drank milk from the poisoned breast of the demon (Putana)And with a raised foot, destroyed the evil asura in the guise of a cart (Sakatasura)The Creator of the CosmosWho reclines on the great Serpent in the Ocean of MilkAs the rishis and the yogisGently awaken with the Lord in their hearts,And resounding chants of Lord HariMay His name enter our hearts tooMay we rejoice as we observe our vow!(Lyrics from www.vedics.org, www.ramanuja.org, & Wikipedia; Translation by Anuradha S) #margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #keezhvaanam #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna #pasurams #slt #degreekaapi

Pasuram 5 : MayannaiRagam : SriSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirThrough the fifth pasuram, Andal explains that by worshipping Lord Damodara (Vishnu) with fresh flowers & songs, devotees can wash away all their sins, past & future.The song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuramTo Him the Divine Enchanter, To Him the son of Mathura in the north,To Him who played & frolicked, On the banks of the sacred Yamuna,And was born to the cowherd clan, Like a radiant & auspicious lampTo Damodara, who illuminated His mother’s womb,We came after a holy bath, And offered fresh flowers at his feet,With His song on our lips, And His thought in our minds,Lo! All our sins, past & future,Will burn like cotton set afireLet us sing His glory, & observe our vow!(Lyrics from www.vedics.org, www.ramanuja.org, & Wikipedia; Translation by Anuradha S) #margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna #pasurams #kodhai #slt #degreekaapi #mayannai

Pasuram 4 : Aazhi Mazhai KannaRagam : VaraliSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirThe fourth pasuram beseeches Varuna, the God of Rain, to be as generous & resplendent as Lord Vishnu & shower the earth with rain.The song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuramO majestic Rain God (Varuna) who comes from the sea,Please grant us our wishesDive deep into the ocean, & take your fill of waterAnd with mighty thunder, leap up to the skyLike the Primordial God in His divine form, turn darkAnd in the hands of Lord Padmanabha, He of the broad shouldersBlaze as the lightning of the Sacred Discus (Sudarshana)And roar as the thunder of the Divine Conch (Panchajanya) Do not delay! Like a storm of arrowsFrom Saranga, the bow of Lord VishnuNourish the earth & all life & shower us with abundant rainThus we tooShall enjoy our ritual bath in the month of Margazhi.(Lyrics from www.vedics.org, www.ramanuja.org, & Wikipedia; Translation by Anuradha S) #margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna #pasurams #kodhai #slt #degreekaapi

Pasuram 3 : Ongi UlagalandhaRagam : ArabhiSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirThe third pasuram praises Lord Vishnu in his form as Vamana & explains what devotees can achieve by following their guru or acharya to worship God.The song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuramBy praying to the One Who grew tall & measured the world (Vamana),And following our vowThen, without doubt, there would be three spells of rains a month,And the red paddy plants would grow tall,And in their fields would the kayal fish swim and play,And spotted bees, after sipping honey to their hearts content,Would sleep in the blue lily flowersAnd cows with flowing udders would fill the milk pots to the brim,And never-diminishing wealth, Would fill the country,And all this I assure, would come to us by practicing our vow!(Lyrics from www.vedics.org & Wikipedia)#margazhi #thiruppavai #pasurams #andal #kodhai #slt #degreekaapi

Song : Vaiyatthu VaazhveergalRaga : Gowli (Carnatic)Singer : Madhu IyerA beautiful pasuram describing the austerities that devotees must perform in order to maintain a vow and serve the Lord. This song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuramO! People of this worldBe pleased to hear of those penances,That we daily do for the worship of PavaiWe will sing of those holy feetOf He who sleeps in the ocean of milkWe will not partake of tasty gheeWe will avoid the health-giving milkWe will bathe everyday before dawnWe will not wear any kajal in the eyesWe will not tie flowers in our hairWe will not do any act that is bannedWe will not talk ill of anyone to othersWe will give alms and do charityAs much as we canAnd do everything to free others from sorrowThis is our vow!(Lyrics from www.vedics.org, www.ramanuja.org, & Wikipedia; Translation by Anuradha S) #margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna #pasurams #andal #kodhai #slt #degreekaapi #margazhithingal

Pasuram 1 : Margazhi ThingalRagam : NattaiSinger : Madhu IyerVenue : Brahma Vidya MandirMargazhi Thingal, the first song in Thiruppavai, beseeches devotees to come together to worship Krishna, the son of Yashoda.The song was composed in chaste Tamil over 1200 years ago by the only female Vaishnavite saint Kodhai Alwar, or Aandal as she is popularly known. The pasuram is a part of the Thiruppavai, a set of thirty songs sung in Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).Meaning of the pasuramIt is the month of MargazhiOn this auspicious full moon dayDon't you want to bathe in the Yamuna?Come, partake in the festival!O! Young bejewelled maidens of prosperous Gokulam!Narayana, the son of Nandagopan,With his sharp spear, is a terror to his enemiesNarayana, the young lion cub of Yasoda,Who has charming eyes,Lord Narayana with a complexion like the dark clouds & eyes of crimson lotus hue,With his lustrous face radiant as the sun & cool as the full moonThe Lord will surely grant us all our wishes!Let us bathe & celebrate the festival, with praise from the world!(Lyrics from www.vedics.org, www.ramanuja.org, & Wikipedia; Translation by Anuradha S) #margazhibeats #thiruppavai #kodhai #madhuiyer #andal #margazhi #carnaticmusic #pasuram #tamilbhaktisaints #bhaktimovement #tamilsaints #tamilsongs #vishnu #krishna #pasurams #kodhai #slt #degreekaapi

Karthigai Deepam is an ancient festival that is observed across India and several other countries in South Asia and South-East Asia in October or November every year. This is the third & final podcast in the three-part series about the traditions & legends around Karthigai Deepam. Listen to the other two parts here - Karthigai Deepam Part 1 https://rss.com/podcasts/degreekaapi/461077/Karthigai Deepam Part 2 https://rss.com/podcasts/degreekaapi/460441/Watch the video here https://youtu.be/Rwu3W4OvVBgRead the article here https://kamakshi.scrollstack.com/post/13842/Festivals-of-South-Asia-Karthigai-Deepam CreditsSong: Royalty Free Veena Solo Music | Welcome Mood | No copyright music | 01 Music provided by : Welcome mood Video Link: https://youtu.be/ncTXStd97uINcv-No Copyright Vibeshttps://m.soundcloud.com/shuvo-ghosh-... Beat55 RangeenBeatbyShahedhttps://youtube.com/c/djshahmoneybeatzhttps://facebook.com/beatbyshahedhttps://soundcloud.com/djshahmoneybeatzhttps://instagram.com/imshahed ________________________________________Supported by the Sri Lalitam Trust The Sri Lalitam Trust aims to preserve & propagate the unique yet diverse cultural & spiritual heritage of India through documentaries, concerts, language studies, & educational resources on all media. Read more about us at www.slt.org.in. Show us some love; donate a cup of kaapi here https://www.instamojo.com/@sltrust/ #srilalitamtrust #srilalitam #karthigai #carnaticsongs #carnaticmusic #karthigaideepam #ragadwijavanthi #katibihu #thirukarthigai #festivals #indianfestivals #indianculture #devdeepavali #southindia #deepavali #shiva #murugan #karthikeya #tamilfestival #slt #indianculture #tamil #thiruvannamalai #thiruvannamalaideepam #karthigaivilakku

India is a land of diversity. In spite of different languages, traditions & customs followed in different regions, India is linked by a common thread that is expressed through its festivals. 'Festivals of India' is a series that will attempt to cover in depth some of the important celebrations observed across India, & the common thread that binds us all to this ancient civilisation. This is the first podcast in the series about the festival of Karthigai Deepam, celebrated in Tamil Nadu & other states in October or November every year.Listen to Part 2 & Part 3 (coming soon) for more information about the legends behind the festival, & how it is celebrated across India & even neighbouring countries like Thailand & Myanmar.Watch the video on https://youtu.be/nW_lMzF8ooYRead the full article here https://bit.ly/3MhF8zKMusic CreditsIntroduction - Ullam Urugudhaiyya, by Madhu IyerAlapana in Sahana Ragam by Madhu IyerBho Shambho by Veena SrivaniNee Thathuvamaagi, Thiruppugazh by Madhu IyerHara Hara Shiva by Jai UttalSupported by Thiru Sri Jayanta------------------------------------------------------The Sri Lalitam Trust aims to preserve & propagate the unique yet diverse cultural & spiritual heritage of India through documentaries, concerts, language studies, & educational resources on all media. Read more about us at www.slt.org.in. Show us some love; donate a cup of kaapi here https://www.instamojo.com/@sltrust/#srilalitamtrust #srilalitam #karthigai #carnaticsongs #carnaticmusic #karthigaideepam #ragadwijavanthi #katibihu #thirukarthigai #festivals #indianfestivals #indianculture #devdeepavali #southindia #deepavali #shiva #murugan #karthikeya #tamilfestival #slt

India is a land of diversity. In spite of different languages, traditions & customs followed in different regions, India is linked by a common thread that is expressed through its festivals. 'Festivals of India' is a series that will attempt to cover in depth some of the important celebrations observed across India, & the common thread that binds us all to this ancient civilisation. This is the second podcast in the series, about the festival of Karthigai Deepam, celebrated in Tamil Nadu & other states in October or November every year.Listen to Part 1 & Part 3 (coming soon) for more information about the legends behind the festival, & how it is celebrated across India & even neighbouring countries like Thailand & Myanmar.Watch the video on https://youtu.be/nH1FflGoYLk Read the full article here https://bit.ly/3MhF8zKMusic CreditsIntroduction - Ullam Urugudhaiyya, by Madhu IyerAlapana in Sahana Ragam by Madhu IyerBho Shambho by Veena SrivaniNee Thathuvamaagi, Thiruppugazh by Madhu IyerHara Hara Shiva by Jai UttalSupported by Thiru Sri Jayanta------------------------------------------------------The Sri Lalitam Trust aims to preserve & propagate the unique yet diverse cultural & spiritual heritage of India through documentaries, concerts, language studies, & educational resources on all media. Read more about us at www.slt.org.in. Show us some love; donate a cup of kaapi here https://www.instamojo.com/@sltrust/#srilalitamtrust #srilalitam #karthigai #carnaticsongs #carnaticmusic #karthigaideepam #ragadwijavanthi #katibihu #thirukarthigai #festivals #indianfestivals #indianculture #devdeepavali #southindia #deepavali #shiva #murugan #karthikeya #tamilfestival #slt

Varsha Pirappu is the Tamil New year celebrated by the Tamil diaspora globally on 13th or 14th April every year. This day is important for many cultures & religions in South Asia & South East Asia, as it marks the transition of the solar cycle from Meenam (Pisces) to Mesha (Aries).It is also the time of harvest in some places in India & thus also celebrated as a harvest festival. Find out more about the various harvest festivals & new year celebrations in this episode.Watch the video on https://youtu.be/Wz-ioZpVaycMusic Alapana by Madhu Iyerhttps://youtube.com/shorts/anAmsg5xFZ8?feature=shareMahaganapathim-Carnatic Projekt,Vijay Kannanhttps://youtu.be/wKmp930_jQYSakthi Sahitha Ganapathim-Carnatic Projekt,Vijay Kannanhttps://youtu.be/kSXD-JMPnocVidaja, Indo Soul - Karthick Iyerhttps://youtu.be/11dVH3NPW3c-------------------------------The Sri Lalitam Trust aims to preserve & propagate the unique yet diverse cultural & spiritual heritage of India through documentaries, concerts, language studies, & educational resources on all media. Read more about us at www.slt.org.in. Show us some love; donate a cup of kaapi here https://www.instamojo.com/@sltrust/---------------------------------#tamil #slt #srilalitamtrust #madhuiyer #puthandu #tamilnewyear #baisakhi #vaisakhi #gangasaptami #gangajayanthi #tamilfestival #indianfestival #harvestfestival #pohelaboishakh #bisu #vishu #sankranti #mohasangkran #buisu #meitei #sajibunongmapanba #bizhu #chakma #bodo #bwisagu #sangken #pimai #thingyan #southasiafestival #indiafestival #indiaculture #aprilfestival #asianfestival #festivalsofindia #puthaandu #varshapirappu #chithiraithirunal #chithirai #chithiraivishu #thainewyear #cambodianewyear #bengalinewyear #noboborsho #mangalshobhayatra #manipurnewyear #keralanewyear #malayalinewyear #indianewyear #tripuranewyear #assamnewyear #punjabinewyear #ganga #nepalinewyear

A beautiful & meditative Sanskrit Vedic Chant from the Rudram, praising Lord Shiva. Rudram (Samhita Patha & Ghana Patha) . Video link here https://youtu.be/5aGZKrMwlbkVocals by Madhu IyerProgramming by Marshall RobinsonMixing & Mastering by Abin Paul Editing by Anuradha SrinivasanSupported by Sri Lalitam Trustsaṃhitā - pāṭhaḥ & ghana - pāṭhaḥ-------------------------------The Sri Lalitam Trust aims to preserve & propagate the unique yet diverse cultural & spiritual heritage of India through documentaries, concerts, language studies, & educational resources on all media. Read more about us at www.slt.org.in. Show us some love; donate a cup of kaapi here https://www.instamojo.com/@sltrust/---------------------------------#shivmantra #shivamantra #chants #vedicchants #chanting #sanskritchants #rudram #chamakam #namakamchakam #rudramchamakam #omnamahshivaya #shiv #shiva #hinduism #hindushlokas #shlokas #sanskritshlokas #vedas #yoga #yogamusic #meditation #meditationmusic #meditativechants #chants #trance #trancemusic #morningshlok #morningshlokas #morningchants

Thai Pusam is celebrated by Tamils around the world, in places as far apart as India, Sri Lanka, Fiji & Indonesia. With different kavadis & chariot processions, the festival is a spectacular mix of colours, music & dance. Enjoy this podcast on the celebration & customs of Thai Pusam. This is the first of a two-part series on the festival of Thai Pusam. Watch the video here https://youtu.be/JhZ-tVW9tZgBackground MusicKavadi Chindu, by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan & Valayapatti A. R.Subramaniam (https://youtu.be/TrlcVV3v4_U)Muruga, by Nivas K. Prasanna from Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir (https://youtu.be/tsq49nsLw6Q)----------------------------------------The Sri Lalitam Trust aims to preserve & propagate the unique yet diverse cultural & spiritual heritage of India through documentaries, concerts, language studies, & educational resources on all media. Read more about us at www.slt.org.in. Show us some love; donate a cup of kaapi here https://www.instamojo.com/@sltrust/----------------------------------------#slt #srilalitam #thaipusam #thaipoosam #pushya #pusam #poosam #thai #murugan #karthikeya #skanda #pazhani #tamil #tamilfestivals #festivalsofindia #kavadi #kavadisindhu #kavadichindu

Maha Shivaratri is an ancient & important festival celebrated by many Hindus across the world. From Kashmir to Karnataka, Mauritius to Pakistan, know more about how people observe this festival & the stories behind the rituals. This is Part 1 of the two- part series on Maha Shivaratri. Watch the video here https://youtu.be/CTwubq8Y8W0Background Music - Shiva Mantra by Madhu Iyer (https://youtu.be/5aGZKrMwlbk)-------------------------------The Sri Lalitam Trust aims to preserve & propagate the unique yet diverse cultural & spiritual heritage of India through documentaries, concerts, language studies, & educational resources on all media. Read more about us at www.slt.org.in. Show us some love; donate a cup of kaapi here https://www.instamojo.com/@sltrust/---------------------------------#shivaratri #shivratri #mahashivratri #mahashivaratri #rudram #omnamahshivaya #rudramchamakam

#Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by Tamils everywhere. The festival has evolved over centuries into a four-day celebration that brings together friends and family. Games, song & dance, and food form the highlight of Pongal. This podcast explains the rituals and customs associated with the festival, and the unique ways it is celebrated across the world today. Watch the video here https://youtu.be/BA-MFF6CJLoBackground musicPongalo Pongal, from the movie Mahanadhi, composed by IlaiyarajaKavadi Chindu, by the Carnatic Quartet-------------------------------The Sri Lalitam Trust aims to preserve & propagate the unique yet diverse cultural & spiritual heritage of India through documentaries, concerts, language studies, & educational resources on all media. Read more about us at www.slt.org.in. Show us some love; donate a cup of kaapi here https://www.instamojo.com/@sltrust/---------------------------------#srilalitamtrust #pongal #sakkarapongal #pongalfestival #harvestfestival #tamilfestival #tamilfestivals #bhogi #bhogipongal #suryapongal #perumpongal #maatupongal #kaanumpongal #kanupongal #jallikattu #uriadi #uriyadi #bullfighting #bullfight #pinata #koothu #therukoothu #karagattam