P. Susheela’s ‘Idhaya Koyil Irukka’ from the album ‘Srivalli’ features Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass’s devotional lyrics set to G. Ramanathan’s solemn arrangement. Susheela’s voice conveys urgent spiritual longing through melodic prayer.
Idhaya Koyil Irukka
P. Susheela • From “Srivalli”
Idhaya Koyil Irukka Lyrics Translation (from “Srivalli”)
Dass contrasts physical idols with emotional needs: “I was born to live with you; has that thought become just a dream?” The lyrics challenge Lord Muruga’s perceived indifference through repeated rhetorical questions.
Om Saravanabava Om SaravanabavaOm Saravanabava, Om Saravanabava
Shanmugha Sakthi VadivelaShanmugha, Power Incarnate, Bearer of the Spear
Om Saravanabava Om SaravanabavaOm Saravanabava, Om Saravanabava
Kanneerai Kaanikkai Seidhaalum Un ManamEven if I offer my tears as tribute, your heart
Karaiyaadho KanidhidaadhooWon’t it melt? Won’t it soften?
Karunaanidhae Un Karunai PirandhidaathoOcean of Mercy, won’t your compassion awaken?
Idhaya Koyil Irukka Inghu Nee AmarndhaeWhen my heart is a temple, you sit here in stone
Iruppadhu Thaan MuraiyaaIs this truly the right way?
Idhaya Koyil Irukka Inghu Nee AmarndhaeWhen my heart is a temple, you sit here in stone
Iruppadhu Thaan Muraiyaa ShanmughaIs this truly the right way, Shanmugha?
Idhaya Koyil Irukka Inghu Nee AmarndhaeWhen my heart is a temple, you sit here in stone
Iruppadhu Thaan MuraiyaamooIs this truly the right way?
Ezhaiyum Unnodu Vaazhavae PirandhenI was born just to live with you
Ennamellaam KanavamooAre all my hopes merely a dream?
MurugaMuruga
Ezhaiyum Unnodu Vaazhavae PirandhenI was born just to live with you
Ennamellaam KanavamooAre all my hopes merely a dream?
Iniyum Un Ninaivaale Thanimaiyinaal NenjamHaunted by your memory, in loneliness my heart
Yengidum Nilai VaralaamoShould it fall into such despair?
Maramagi Nindra Asuranai AndruThat day, the demon who stood as a tree
Irukooru Seidha MurugaYou cleaved him in two, Muruga
Mayilaaga Sevar Kodiyaaga YendhiRaising him as a peacock and a rooster flag
Magizhndhodi Vandha MurugaYou arrived in joy, Muruga
Kuravar Engal Kulathai NaadiSeeking our Kuravar clan
Kulava Vandha MurugaYou came to mingle, Muruga
Kurubaraa Edhiril Orumurai VandhuOh Lord, appear before me just once
Kuraiyai Theerum MurugaAnd resolve my sorrows, Muruga
Uruvam Kallaaga MaaridinumEven if your form has turned to stone
Ullam Kallaaga MaaruvadhoMust your heart turn to stone too?
Uruvam Kallaaga MaaridinumEven if your form has turned to stone
Ullam Kallaaga MaaruvadhoMust your heart turn to stone too?
Urugaadha Manam UrugaadhaWon’t your unyielding heart ever melt?
Urugaadha Manam UrugaadhaWon’t your unyielding heart ever melt?
Urugaadha Manam UrugaadhaWon’t your unyielding heart ever melt?
Urugaadha Manam UrugaadhaWon’t your unyielding heart ever melt?
Urugaadha Manam UrugaadhaWon’t your unyielding heart ever melt?
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga
Idhaya Koyil Irukka Music Video
This Tamil devotion song’s lyrics meaning centers on reconciling ritual worship with personal connection. Susheela’s vocal intensity mirrors the devotee’s escalating desperation.