Sathish Ninasam pens and sings ‘Siddayya Swami,’ a devotional track from the album ‘The Rise Of Ashoka.’ The tune, composed by Poornachandra Tejaswi, stars Sathish Ninasam and Sapthami Gowda. The song brings a powerful tribute to Lord Shiva.
Released: February 12, 2026
Siddayya Swami
Sathish Ninasam • From “The Rise Of Ashoka”
Siddayya Swami Lyrics Meaning Sathish Ninasam | The Rise Of Ashoka
The songwriter describes Shiva as a fierce deity who ‘tears open the chests of the wicked.’ He writes about the god’s wrath and justice, comparing him to lightning and a volcano. The lyrics vividly show Shiva’s might and his role as a protector.
Adidavara Manava Balle Manava BalleYou know the minds of those who act,
Nididavara Nijava Balle Nijavaa Balleand you know the truth of those who give.
Adidavara Manava BalleYou know the minds of those who act,
Nididavara Nijava Balleand you know the truth of those who give.
Adidavara Manava BalleYou know the minds of those who act,
Nididavara Nijavaand the truth of those who give.
Okkannana KidiyanteLike a spark from the ‘one-eyed’ Lord,
Vishakantana Koralantelike the throat of the one who swallowed poison,
Dama Dama Dama Damaruga Hididuholding the thundering ‘damaruga’ drum,
Dama Dama Dama Damaruga Hididuholding the thundering ‘damaruga’ drum,
Haari Baruttaane ShivaneLord Shiva arrives, leaping forward.
Siddayya Swami BanniCome forth, Siddayya Swami,
Siddayya Devare Bannicome forth, Lord Siddayya.
Siddayya Swami BanniCome forth, Siddayya Swami.
Moodana Dikkiva BelaguvanuHe’s the light dawning in the East,
Kenakidare Kempaaguvanubut if provoked, he turns red with rage.
Ivana Samanaaru Ivanu Ivane GuruWho is his equal? He alone is the Master,
Suduva Suduva Suranothe burning, scorching deity.
Huliyannerida MaayakaaraThe illusionist who rides upon a tiger,
Jodige Tumba Mamakaarafilled with deep affection for his kin.
Gudugu Sidilina AvataaraHe’s the avatar of thunder and lightning,
Baarayya Nanna Haraneso come to me, my Lord Hara.
Dushtara Durulara Ede BageduTearing open the chests of the wicked,
Rundava Hididu Kuni Kunidudancing while holding their severed heads.
Kula Kulavendu Mereyo JanaraThose who boast of their caste and lineage,
Rana Muriyuttaanehe crushes them on the battlefield.
Dushtara Durulara Ede BageduTearing open the chests of the wicked,
Rundava Hididu Kuni Kunidudancing while holding their severed heads.
Kula Kulavendu Mereyo JanaraThose who boast of their caste and lineage,
Rana Muriyuttaanehe crushes them on the battlefield.
Siddayya Swami BanniCome forth, Siddayya Swami,
Siddayya Devare Bannicome forth, Lord Siddayya.
Siddayya Swami BanniCome forth, Siddayya Swami.
Jwaalamukhiya NungooHe swallows the fire of a volcano,
Avataara Taalavneand assumes his mighty form.
Anyaaya KandaagaWhen he witnesses an injustice,
Hedemuriya Kattuttaanehe binds the culprit hand and foot.
Jwaalamukhiya NungooHe swallows the fire of a volcano,
Avataara Taalavneand assumes his mighty form.
Anyaaya KandaagaWhen he witnesses an injustice,
Hedemuriya Kattuttaanehe binds the culprit hand and foot.
Chadapidavarige Chadi HididuWielding the whip against the tormentors,
Kudi Kudi Nettaru Kudiduand drinking down their boiling blood.
Hodeyo Etige Sidilu BadidangeLike lightning striking with every blow,
Nela Kaccuttaarehe makes them bite the dust.
Siddayya Swami BanniCome forth, Siddayya Swami,
Siddayya Devare Bannicome forth, Lord Siddayya.
Siddayya Swami BanniCome forth, Siddayya Swami,
Siddayya Devare Bannicome forth, Lord Siddayya.
Siddayya Swami Music Video
The ‘Siddayya Swami’ lyrics inspire awe and respect. Sathish Ninasam’s Kannada song celebrates the duality of Shiva, both as a destroyer and a guardian.