Naattiya Kalai Lyrics Meaning | Thiru Neelakandar | T. R. Mahalingam
T. R. Mahalingam’s ‘Naattiya Kalai’ from the album ‘Thiru Neelakandar’ presents dance as divine expression. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer C. N. Pandurangan frame movement as sacred ritual. The work honors Shiva’s cosmic energy through structured rhythm.
Naattiya Kalai
T. R. Mahalingam • From “Thiru Neelakandar”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
C. N. Pandurangan
Naattiya Kalai Lyrics Meaning T. R. Mahalingam | Thiru Neelakandar
Kannadasan links inner life to Shiva’s held deer and outer existence to his axe. These symbols show balanced duality in the dance. Lyrics describe worlds uniting through art, with devotees chanting during Shiva’s responsive movements.
Naattiya Kalai Engal NaayaganThe art of dance is our Lord.
Annaalil Koottiya Kalai AllavaaIsn’t it the art he established in ancient times?
Naattiya Kalai Engal NaayaganThe art of dance is our Lord.
Annaalil Koottiya Kalai AllavaaIsn’t it the art he established in ancient times?
Paattiyal Porul Vedham Adhamaana PaavangalHe is the essence of poetics, the Vedas, and all emotive expressions.
Kaattiya KalaivaananaeHe is the artistic master who revealed this.
Kaattiya KalaivaananaeHe is the artistic master who revealed this.
Engal Kaaviya NadarajanaeHe is our epic Lord Nataraja.
Naattiya Kalai Engal NaayaganThe art of dance is our Lord.
Annaalil Koottiya Kalai AllavaaIsn’t it the art he established in ancient times?
Agamenum Ilvaazhvu MaanaanathuOur domestic inner life became the deer he holds.
Puramenum Peruvaazhvu MazhuvaanathuOur grand outer life became the axe he wields.
Agamenum Ilvaazhvu MaanaanathuOur domestic inner life became the deer he holds.
Puramenum Peruvaazhvu MazhuvaanathuOur grand outer life became the axe he wields.
Arakkanai MithithaadumHe dances while trampling the demon.
Irakkaththai MathithaadumHe dances while honoring compassion.
Ambalam PonaanathuThe sacred stage turned into gold.
Aadum Ambalam PonnaanathuHis dancing hall became a golden sanctuary.
Naattiya Kalai Engal NaayaganThe art of dance is our Lord.
Annaalil Koottiya Kalai AllavaaIsn’t it the art he established in ancient times?
Vanthom Vanthom Endru Palar KooduvaarMany gather chanting, “We have come, we have come.”
Arul Thanthom Thanthom Endru Avan AaduvaanHe dances in response, signaling, “I have given grace, I have given grace.”
Vanthom Vanthom Endru Palar KooduvaarMany gather chanting, “We have come, we have come.”
Arul Thanthom Thanthom Endru Avan AaduvaanHe dances in response, signaling, “I have given grace, I have given grace.”
Unarnthom Unnai Endru Avar PaaduvaarThey sing, “We have realized your truth.”
Intha Ulagangal Uravaadi NadanamidumAnd these worlds will unite to perform a cosmic dance.
Naattiya Kalai Engal NaayaganThe art of dance is our Lord.
Annaalil Koottiya Kalai AllavaaIsn’t it the art he established in ancient times?
Understanding the ‘Naattiya Kalai’ lyrics translation reveals dance as universal connection between creator and creation. Mahalingam’s performance anchors this concept in Tamil musical tradition. The track positions artistic practice as spiritual discipline.
