P. Leela and Chorus perform ‘Nalangiduveer’ from the album ‘Vinayaka Chathurthi,’ featuring Samudrala’s lyrics and Ghandasala’s composition. Devotional choral harmonies frame a ceremonial invitation to Goddess Sree Gowri.
Nalangiduveer
Chorus | P. Leela • From “Vinayaka Chathurthi”
Nalangiduveer Lyrics Translation (from “Vinayaka Chathurthi”)
Samudrala lists ritual ingredients like sandalwood-turmeric paste and rosewater. The lyrics request moonlight on the goddess’s coral crown, linking physical offerings to divine radiance.
Nalangiduveer NalangiduveerApply the ‘Nalangu’ ‘auspicious ritual’ paste, everyone.
Nalangidu VaareerPlease come and perform the sacred ceremony.
Nalam Tharum Sree Gowri AnnaikkuTo Mother Sree Gowri, who grants us well-being,
Nalangidu VaareerPlease come and perform the sacred ceremony.
Nalangiduveer NalangiduveerApply the ‘Nalangu’ ‘auspicious ritual’ paste, everyone.
Nalangidu VaareerPlease come and perform the sacred ceremony.
Nalam Tharum Sree Gowri AnnaikkuTo Mother Sree Gowri, who grants us well-being,
Nalangidu VaareerPlease come and perform the sacred ceremony.
Nalangiduveer NalangiduveerApply the ‘Nalangu’ ‘auspicious ritual’ paste, everyone.
Nalangidu VaareerPlease come and perform the sacred ceremony.
Pavala Kreedam Meedhu AndhaUpon her coral crown,
Nilavae Oli VeesavaeLet the moon cast its radiant light.
Pavala Kreedam Meedhu AndhaUpon her crown made of coral,
Nilavae Oli VeesavaeLet the moonlight shine down upon her.
Kalaimaanin KasthuriLet’s apply ‘Kasthuri’ ‘musk’ from the deer,
Javvaadhu PoosavaeAnd smear the ‘Javvaadhu’ ‘sacred fragrant powder’.
Kalaimaanin KasthuriLet’s use the deer’s own musk,
Javvaadhu PoosavaeAnd apply the scented ‘Javvaadhu’ ‘sacred powder’.
Manjalum Kalandha SandhanamaeLet the sandalwood mixed with turmeric,
Pasumpaalil SeravaeBe added to the fresh cow’s milk.
Manjalum Kalandha SandhanamaeLet the turmeric-infused sandalwood,
Pasumpaalil SeravaeCombine with the pure milk from the cow.
Nalangiduveer NalangiduveerApply the ‘Nalangu’ ‘auspicious ritual’ paste, everyone.
Nalangidu VaareerPlease come and perform the sacred ceremony.
Malarin Maeni Manam VeesaTo make her flower-like body fragrant,
Panneeril ThoyavaeLet her be drenched in ‘Panneer’ ‘rose water’.
Singara KangalilaeWithin her beautiful eyes,
Vennilavum KaayavaeLet the white moon’s light shine bright.
Sirandha Vaazhvu ThiruvudaneWe’ll see an excellent life along with divine grace,
Selvam Than KaanavaeAnd receive true wealth as well.
Sirandha Vaazhvu ThiruvudaneWe’ll find a prosperous life with her blessing,
Selvam Than KaanavaeAnd witness the arrival of great fortune.
Nalangiduveer NalangiduveerApply the ‘Nalangu’ ‘auspicious ritual’ paste, everyone.
Nalangidu VaareerPlease come and perform the sacred ceremony.
Nalam Tharum Sree Gowri AnnaikkuTo Mother Sree Gowri, who grants us well-being,
Nalangidu VaareerPlease come and perform the sacred ceremony.
Nalangiduveer NalangiduveerApply the ‘Nalangu’ ‘auspicious ritual’ paste, everyone.
Nalangidu VaareerPlease come and perform the sacred ceremony.
Nalangiduveer Music Video
Collective prayer for prosperity emerges through the Vinayaka Chathurthi album’s Nalangiduveer lyrics translation. Specific ceremonial terms guide devotees in ritual participation.