Vaaheesan delivers “Kaakum Vadivel,” a spiritual invocation. Dharan Kumar composed the music. Vaaheesan Rasaiya and Dharan Kumar wrote the lyrics for this track. It presents a devotee’s heartfelt plea for divine protection.
Released: December 4, 2025
Kaakum Vadivel
Vaaheesan
Kaakum Vadivel Lyrics Translation – Vaaheesan
Vaaheesan asks, “Who else is my support without you?” The singer recounts carrying a milk offering (“Paal Kaavadi Sumandhu”) over challenging terrain. This act shows deep dedication and trust.
Vizhikku Thunai Thiru Men Malar PadhangalHis sacred, beautiful lotus feet are the support for my eyes.
Meimai Kundram Mozhikku Thunai Muruga Enum NamangalThe name ‘Muruga’ is the support for my words, the hill of truth.
Munbu Seitha Pazhikku Thunai Avan Panniru TholumHis twelve shoulders are my support against sins committed in the past.
Bayantha Thani Vazhikku Thunai Vadi Velum Sengodan MayooramumHis sharp ‘Vel’ and red-crested peacock are my support on this frightening, lonely path.
Vanna Mayil Yerum En Thanga VadiveloOh my golden Vadivel, who rides the colorful peacock,
Kandhan Unnai Kaana Dhinam OdivaruvenoWill I come running daily to see you, Kandhan?
Senthamizhai Kaakkum Vel Seval KodiyanoAre you the one with the rooster flag, whose ‘Vel’ protects pure Tamil?
Enni Enni Paadum Ennai Kandhan ArivanoWill Kandhan know me, who sings by remembering him again and again?
Tholile Paal Kaavadi SumandhuI carried a milk ‘Kaavadi’ on my shoulders.
Odinen Medu Pallangal KadandhuI ran, crossing all the highs and lows.
Aadinen Avan Aalayam NuzhaindhuI danced as I entered his temple.
Paadinen Vadivelanai NinaindhuI sang, remembering Vadivelan.
Tholile Paal Kaavadi SumandhuI carried a milk ‘Kaavadi’ on my shoulders.
Odinen Medu Pallangal KadandhuI ran, crossing all the highs and lows.
Aadinen Avan Aalayam NuzhaindhuI danced as I entered his temple.
Paadinen Vadivelanai NinaindhuI sang, remembering Vadivelan.
Thandhaikku Upadesam Seydhu Swami Malai Aalbavan NeeYou’re the one who rules Swami Malai after teaching your father.
Maambazhathil Kobam Kondu Pazhani Malai Aandavan NeeYou’re the one who ruled Pazhani Hill after getting angry over a mango.
Pongu Kadal Oramaaga Senthoorile Vaazhbavan NeeYou’re the one who lives in Senthoor by the surging sea.
Valli Deivanaiyudan Thiruthanikai Nayagan NeeYou’re the lord of Thiruthanikai, with Valli and Deivanai.
Thanakkoru Thanithuva Padaiyena Nilamena Vaanmayil Yeriyavan Murugan Paadangal Sonna MaganMurugan, the son who rode the celestial peacock as his unique army and land, the son who taught the sacred truths.
Yaarum Enakkillaiyena Naathiyatru Naan KalangaWhen I grieved, helpless, thinking I had no one,
Aaruthal Thantha Magan Murugan Aaruthol Vendra MaganMurugan, the son who gave me comfort, the six-shouldered son who won.
Vaa Ennai Kaakkum VadivelaayaaCome, oh Vadivel who protects me.
Nee Indri Veru Thunai Yaaraiyaa YaaraiyaaWho else is my support without you? Oh, who else?
Vaa Ennai Kaakkum VadivelaayaaCome, oh Vadivel who protects me.
Nee Indri Veru Thunai Yaaraiyaa YaaraiyaaWho else is my support without you? Oh, who else?
Podhigayil Pirandhu Murugan Valarntha KathaiyumThe story of Murugan, born and raised in Podhigai.
Pranava Porul Maranthathil Vel Sinathaanru Kodutha SiraiyumAnd the imprisonment the ‘Vel’ gave when the ‘Pranava Porul’ (the sacred syllable ‘Om’) was forgotten.
Valli Deivanaiyudane Kaatchi ArulumHe grants audience with Valli and Deivanai.
Thanikaiyin Nayagan Unnai Kaangayil Innal Oodi MaraikumUpon seeing you, lord of Thiruthanikai, troubles will vanish.
Endhanai Aazhum Sundara VelumThe beautiful ‘Vel’ that rules me.
Seval Kodi Yerum Senthamizh NaadumAnd the land of pure Tamil where the rooster flag flies.
Kandane Paadum Endhanin NaavumMy tongue that sings only of Kandhan.
Paadum Pozhudhoru Thunbangal TheerumWhenever I sing, all sorrows will end.
Kumaranai Kandathum Enakku Kavala IlladaUpon seeing Kumaran, I don’t have worries anymore.
Kuntraththukku Kumaran ElladaKumaran is the lord of the hills, isn’t he?
Endraikkume Murugana Naan MaranthathilladaI haven’t forgotten Muruga, not ever.
Anthi Adankaa Naa Kadamban Pullada Kadambana MaranthathilladaI’m the Kadamban’s grass that doesn’t cease even at dusk; I haven’t forgotten Kadamban.
Mandi Ittu Mannil Vizha Enna Vidathum IlladaThere’s no place that’ll stop me from kneeling and falling to the ground.
Anji Adangaa Naan Arakkan Allava Arunthamizh Kirukkan AllavaI’m not one to fear and surrender, I’m a fierce devotee, a madman of sacred Tamil, aren’t I?
Aarumugam Aalum Mannil Vaazhum Tamizhan AllavaI’m a Tamilian living in the land ruled by Aarumugam, aren’t I?
Aakkura Aariru TholudanWith his twelve shoulders that bring forth all things,
Kaakkura Karunaiyin Vel AdhuThat is the ‘Vel’ of compassion that protects.
Ayyanin Panniru KaigalumThe lord’s twelve hands,
Kaakkura Kadamaiyil PaayudhuThey rush forth in their duty to protect.
Kutram Kurai Sattrum Ini Thottum ThodaraamalWithout faults or flaws ever touching or pursuing me again,
Enai Kaakkum Kandha Kadamba Pazhani Padhivaal MurugaaOh Muruga, Kandha, Kadamba, lord of Pazhani, protect me.
Vettupparai Adi Muzhangudhu Vettri Velaayudhan Padai IrangudhuThe victory drum loudly beats; the army of the victorious ‘Velayudhan’ descends.
Muttum Kadal Mundhi Adikkudhu Kandanai Kaana Kan Thedi ThudikkudhuThe surging sea beats first, and my eyes throb, yearning to see Kandhan.
Kaaladigal Thaandi Thookkiya KaavadigalThe ‘Kaavadis’ are lifted, crossing footsteps.
Kadambanai Potriya KaavadigalThese are the ‘Kaavadis’ praising Kadamban.
Sakthikkirai Muthukumaranin Muthamizh PeralaigalThe vast waves of ‘Muthamizh’ (ancient Tamil literature of prose, poetry, and drama) from Sakthikkiran Muthukumaran.
Vaa Ennai Kaakkum VadivelaayaaCome, oh Vadivel who protects me.
Nee Indri Veru Thunai Yaaraiyaa YaaraiyaaWho else is my support without you? Oh, who else?
Vaa Ennai Kaakkum VadivelaayaaCome, oh Vadivel who protects me.
Nee Indri Veru Thunai Yaaraiyaa YaaraiyaaWho else is my support without you? Oh, who else?
Kaakum Vadivel Music Video
Vaaheesan’s Tamil devotional song establishes Lord Muruga as the sole refuge and guiding light. Devotion brings immediate comfort, banishing worries upon seeing Kumaran. The “Kaakum Vadivel” lyrics meaning centers on absolute faith.