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.
Below is a classic (a typical folk version praising a deity or a village hero), along with its meaning and phonetic guide. தோடயமங்கலம் – பாடல் வரிகள் பல்லவி (Pallavi): தோடயமங்கலம் தோடயமங்கலம் தோன்றும் தெய்வமே தோடயமங்கலம் thodayamangalam lyrics in tamil
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. To Lord Shiva who burned the three cities,
முப்புரம் எரித்த முக்கண் சிவனுக்கும் மூவுலகும் காக்கும் திருமாலுக்கும் அப்பனும் அம்மையும் ஆதிசக்திக்கும் ஆனந்தமாய் அமைய வேண்டும் It is also used as a Mangala Geetham
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.
Mother Kaveri, the dark-cloud-hued Lord (Krishna), The one who rejoices in the forest of Karpaka (Murugan or Shiva), The radiant Shanmukha (six-faced Murugan) of the celestial clan, May they flourish – Thodayamangalam .