Traditional’s ‘Thurpu Dikku Chukka’ features devotional Telugu lyrics about the nativity. The carol’s simple melody reflects its humble origins, with both lyricist and composer credited as Traditional.
Released: November 28, 2017
Thurpu Dikku Chukka
Traditional
Thurpu Dikku Chukka Lyrics Translation – Traditional
Participants follow a star to Bethlehem, bringing gold and frankincense. The carol states the child’s purpose directly: ‘born to wash away our sins’ with ‘glorious’ authority.
Thurpu Dikku Chukka PutteA star’s risen in the eastern sky.
Meramma O MariyammaLook, it’s Mother Mary, O Mother Mary.
Chukkanu Juchi Memu VachinamamuWe’ve come after seeing that star.
Mokki PovutakuWe’re here to bow down and worship Him.
Bethlehemu Puramu Loni BaludammaHe’s the child in the town of Bethlehem.
Goppa BaludammaHe’s such a magnificent child.
Mana Papamula Bapa PuttenammaHe’s been born to wash away our sins.
MahimavanthudammaHe’s the glorious and divine one.
Pashuvula Pakaloni BaludammaHe’s the child lying in the cattle’s shed.
Paparahi ThudammaHe’s the one who’s completely free from sin.
Papambu Bapanu PuttenammaHe’s born to remove the world’s sins.
SathyavanthudammaHe’s the embodiment of ultimate truth.
Bangaram Sambrani Bolam ThechinamuWe’ve brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Bala Yesu NoddakuWe’ve come to the side of the baby Jesus.
Bangaru Padamula MrokkedamuWe’ll bow down to His golden feet.
Bahuga PadedamuWe’ll sing out with great joy and praise.
Thurpu Dikku Chukka Music Video
Telugu Christmas traditions preserve the Thurpu Dikku Chukka lyrics translation as a record of worshipful pilgrimage. The carol centers on collective praise for divine salvation.