Veeramani Raju’s “Pallikattu Sabarimalaikku” acts as a vocal guide for the Sabarimala pilgrimage. With lyrics by Veeramani Somu and composition by Veeramani Krishna, the song methodically traces the devotee’s path. It documents the physical and spiritual milestones of the arduous trek.
Released: January 31, 2015
Pallikattu Sabarimalaikku
Veeramani Raju
Veeramani Raju’s Pallikattu Sabarimalaikku Lyrics Translation
The writing from Veeramani Somu re-contextualizes suffering as a form of comfort. He states that stones and thorns become a “mattress for the feet.” This specific image captures the mindset of complete surrender required for the journey.
Irumudi Thaangi Oru Manathaagi Guruvenave VandomCarrying the ‘irumudi’ sacred bundle, with a unified mind, we’ve come as the guru.
Iruvinai Theerkkum Yemanaiyum Vellum Thiruvadiyai Kaana VandomWe’ve come to see the holy feet that erase past deeds and conquer even death.
Pallikattu Sabari MalaikkuThe sacred bundle is for Sabarimala.
Kallum Mullum Kaalukku MethaiStones and thorns are a mattress for our feet.
Swamiye AyyappoOh Lord Ayyappa.
Swami Saranam Ayyappa SaranamWe seek refuge in you, Lord, we seek refuge in Ayyappa.
Pallikattu Sabari MalaikkuThe sacred bundle is for Sabarimala.
Kallum Mullum Kaalukku MethaiStones and thorns are a mattress for our feet.
Swamiye Ayyappo Ayyappo SwamiyeOh Lord Ayyappa, Ayyappa, oh Lord.
Neyyabhishekam SwamikkeAn offering of ‘ghee’ is for the Lord.
Karpoora Deepam SwamikkeAn offering of camphor flame is for the Lord.
Ayyappan Maargalum KoodikkonduThe followers of Ayyappan gather together,
Ayyanai Naadi Chenriduvaarand go searching for their Master.
Sabari Malaikku ChenriduvaarThey will go to Sabarimala.
Kaarthigai Maatham MaalaiyanindhuWearing the sacred beads in the month of ‘Kaarthigai’,
Neerthiyaagave Viradhamirundhuthey observe the vow with perfect discipline.
Paarthasarathiyin Maindhane UnaiOh, son of ‘Paarthasarathi’ (an epithet for Vishnu), to see you,
Paarkka Vendiye Dhavamirundhuwe have performed this difficult penance.
Irumudi Yeduthu Yerumeli VandhuTaking the ‘irumudi’, we arrive at Erumeli,
Oru Manathaagi Pettai Thulliand becoming one, we perform the ‘Pettai Thulli’ ritual dance.
Arumai Nanbaraam Vaavarai ThozhuthuWe bow to his dear friend, Vaavar,
Ayyanin Arul Malai Yeriduvaarand with the Lord’s grace, we climb his holy mountain.
Azhuthai Yetram Yerum PothuWhile making the climb up Azhuthai mountain,
Hariharan Maganai Thuthithu Selvaarwe move forward, praising the son of Hariharan.
Vazhi Kaattidave VandhiduvaarHe will come to show us the way.
Ayyan Vanpuli Yeri VandhiduvaarThe Lord will come riding a great tiger.
Karimalai Yetram Kadinam KadinamThe climb of Karimalai is difficult, very difficult.
Karunai Kadalum Thunai VaruvaarBut the ocean of mercy will come as our companion.
Karimalai Irakkam VandhavudaneAs soon as we descend from Karimalai,
Thirunathi Pambaiyai Kandiduvaarwe will see the holy Pambai river.
Gangai Nathi Pol Punniya Nathiyaam Pambaiyil NeeraadiBathing in the Pambai, a river as sacred as the Ganges,
Sankaran Maganai Kumbiduvaar Sangadamindri Yeriduvaarwe worship the son of Sankaran (Shiva) and climb without hardship.
Neelimalai Yetram Sivabaalanum YetriduvaarThe son of Shiva himself will help us ascend Neelimalai mountain.
Kaalamellam Namakke Arul Kaavalanaai IruppaarFor all of time, he will be our graceful protector.
Deha Balam Thaa Paadha Balam ThaaGive us strength in our bodies, give us strength in our feet.
Deha Balam Thaa Paadha Balam ThaaGive us strength in our bodies, give us strength in our feet.
Deha Balam Thaa Endral AvarumIf we ask for strength in our bodies,
Dehathai Thanthiduvaarhe will grant us that strength.
Paadha Balam Thaa Endral AvarumIf we ask for strength in our feet,
Paathattai Thanthiduvaar Nallahe will grant us that strength and,
Paathaiyai Kaattiduvaarhe will show us the righteous path.
Sabari Peedame VandhiruvaarWe will arrive at the ‘Sabari Peedam’ platform.
Sabari Annaiyai PanindhiduvaarWe will bow down to Mother Sabari.
Saranguthi Aalil KannimaargalumAt the ‘Saranguthi’ tree, the first-time pilgrims,
Saratthinai Pottu Vanangiduvaarwill place their symbolic arrows and pray.
Sabarimalai Thanai NerungiduvaarThey will draw near to Sabarimala itself.
Pathinettu Padi Meethu YeriduvaarWe will climb upon the eighteen holy steps.
Gathi Endru Avarai SaranadaivaarWe will surrender to him as our only salvation.
Mathi Mugam Kande MayangiduvaarSeeing his moon-like face, we will be captivated.
Ayyanai ThuthikkaiyileWhile praising the Lord,
Thannaiye Marandhiduvaarwe will completely forget ourselves.
Pallikattu Sabari MalaikkuThe sacred bundle is for Sabarimala.
Kallum Mullum Kaalukku MethaiStones and thorns are a mattress for our feet.
Swamiye AyyappoOh Lord Ayyappa.
Swami Saranam Ayyappa SaranamWe seek refuge in you, Lord, we seek refuge in Ayyappa.
Pallikattu Sabari MalaikkuThe sacred bundle is for Sabarimala.
Kallum Mullum Kaalukku MethaiStones and thorns are a mattress for our feet.
Swamiye Ayyappo Ayyappo SwamiyeOh Lord Ayyappa, Ayyappa, oh Lord.
Saranam Saranam Ayyappa Swami Saranam AyyappaRefuge, refuge in Ayyappa, we seek refuge in Lord Ayyappa.
Pallikattu Sabarimalaikku Music Video
The song ultimately presents hardship not as an obstacle but as a necessary part of devotion. The physical pain of the journey is transformed into a form of direct communion. This “Pallikattu Sabarimalaikku” lyrics translation shows how deep faith redefines the world.