“Mannu Vaanam Swargam” by Amal Antony Augustin and Akhila Anand appears on the album Pappachan Olivilanu. The song, with lyrics by Sinto Sunny and music by Ouseppachan, begins with a grand statement. Its opening lines describe the earth, sky, heavens, and five elements bowing in worship to a divine figure.

Mannu Vaanam Swargam
Akhila Anand | Amal Antony Augustin • From “Pappachan Olivilanu”
Pappachan Olivilanu’s Mannu Vaanam Swargam Lyrics Translation
The verses first detail a scene of celebration, with people singing “Oshana” to welcome their guardian God. This mood changes abruptly when the lyrics introduce a dark sky over Jerusalem. The song then mentions the temple’s veil tearing, a direct reference to a biblical event.
Mannu Vaanam Swargam Music Video
The song places a moment of joyous arrival right next to a moment of great sacrifice. This contrast compresses a well-known sacred story into a single musical piece. The listener experiences the full arc from widespread adoration to a world-changing loss.