The album Aaha presents Sayanora Philip’s rhythmic composition ‘Eerezhulakilum,’ featuring lyricist Titto P Thankachen. Mathen and Rajalakshmi lead a group vocal performance blending Christian devotion with Kerala folk energy.
Titto P Thankachen merges religious imagery with festival preparations. Instructions to dress in silk and tie wedding ornaments appear alongside references to Saint Thomas holding Jesus’s hand. The repeated phrase ‘Theyyathaka Thimruthey’ anchors the celebratory tone.
Itha InthaLook here, right here.
Theyyathaka ThimrutheyTheyyathaka Thimruthey.
Theyyathaka ThimrutheyTheyyathaka Thimruthey.
Eerezhulakilum VanarululumYou’re the blessed saint who rules,
Nathane PunyalaneAcross all fourteen worlds.
Karthanesuvin Kai PidichoruYou’re the one who held Lord Jesus’s hand,
MarthomayaneyO Saint Thomas.
Thaka ThimrutheyThaka Thimruthey.
Itha InthaLook here, right here.
Theyyathaka ThimrutheyTheyyathaka Thimruthey.
Theyyathaka ThimrutheyTheyyathaka Thimruthey.
Innenne Nadum KathidanayiWe’re here to praise you, so you’ll protect
Vazhthidanayi NjangalumOur land forever.
Edhen Thottam NattavaneYou’re the one who planted the Garden of Eden;
KumpiduminneyWe bow before you today.
Thaka ThimrutheyThaka Thimruthey.
Itha InthaLook here, right here.
Theyyathaka ThimrutheyTheyyathaka Thimruthey.
Theyyathaka ThimrutheyTheyyathaka Thimruthey.
Alivathilla NinYour glory’s boundless,
Polima SuthaneO holy son.
Akame Purame ParishudhaYou’re pure both inside and out.
Thei TheiThei thei.
Tharane ParaneGrant us grace, O Lord,
Dharayin PuraneAncient one of the earth.
Sthuthikalayiram UyarunneyA thousand praises are rising up.
Thei TheiThei thei.
Vaazhka VaazhkaLong live, long live,
Eesho ThannudeThe Apostle who was
Shishyanayoru SleehaneJesus’s own disciple.
Thei TheiThei thei.
Itha InthaLook here, right here.
Theyyathaka ThimrutheyTheyyathaka Thimruthey.
Theyyathaka ThimrutheyTheyyathaka Thimruthey.
Chempedukkadi ChelorukkadiPick up the copper vessel and get ready with grace.
Minnukettadiye EdiyeIt’s time to tie the ‘minnu’ (sacred wedding ornament).
MinnukettadiyeIt’s time to tie the sacred ornament.
Pathira Perunnal KoodanWe’ve stayed together to join
Koottirunne Thakrutha ThitheyThe midnight festival with joy.
Koottirunne Thakrutha ThitheyWe’ve stayed together for the celebration.
Itha InthaLook here, right here.
Theyyathaka ThimrutheyTheyyathaka Thimruthey.
Theyyathaka ThimrutheyTheyyathaka Thimruthey.
Pattudukada PuttadikadaDress in silk and apply your ‘pottu’ (beauty mark).
Kettu Mangalame AdiyeLet’s celebrate the auspicious union.
Kettu MangalameLet’s celebrate the holy union.
Pallimedayil PennoruthiA young woman’s been waiting
Kathirunne Thakrutha ThitheyIn the church hall for the feast.
Kathirunne Thakrutha ThitheyShe’s been waiting for the celebration.
Aaha’s ensemble vocals clarify the Eerezhulakilum lyrics translation for listeners seeking devotional Indian folk music analysis. The track positions Saint Thomas as both cosmic protector and community festival figure.
