Kamakshi Virutham Lyrics In English -
Om Kamakshi Namostute.
Kamakshi Virutham is a deeply emotional Tamil devotional poem composed in praise of Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram. It is traditionally structured as 11 verses (viruthams) that express a devotee's total surrender, often featuring an intimate "conversation" with the Divine Mother.
Long ago, in the city of temples, Kanchipuram, there lived a devout poet who had lost his way. Not physically, but spiritually. His mind was tangled in doubt, his heart heavy with the weight of ego, and his tongue could no longer praise without pride. He felt abandoned by the divine. kamakshi virutham lyrics in english
This hymn remains a profound testament to a deeply personal bhakti, where the devotee feels emboldened to speak to the divine as one would to a beloved mother.
: The verses vividly describe the Goddess's beauty, including her lotus-like face, gemstone-studded jewelry (nose rings, anklets, and bangles), and her appearance in the city of Kanchipuram. Om Kamakshi Namostute
How can I describe her dazzling beauty? She wears rings on all ten fingers. She shines with a pendant, anklets, and silver waistbands. The sound of her green emerald-studded anklets is divine. She wears a pearl nose-ring, a brooch made of precious gems, and an enchanting garland. Her sacred mangalsutra is crafted from topaz. Her ear ornaments are pure, and her golden bangles glow on her hands. Her radiant face is admired across the universe. How can this humble devotee possibly describe the divine form of Sakthi, the sister of Lord Varadaraja? Oh mother Kamakshi, who lives with great fame in the beautiful city of Kanchipuram!
Mangalam cher kachinagar Mannu Kamakshi misai Thungamula nar pathigam chollave – thingat Puya maruvum pani cheyyum paraman ullamthanil magizhum Gaya mukhan iyngaran iru thaal Kappu. Long ago, in the city of temples, Kanchipuram,
Pirandhu vandhu ivvulaginil valarndhum, punidha thalangal dhorum naan poga villai, Periyorkalai naan paarkka villai, paravai kettu naanum paada villai, Thaay thagappaangalin thiruvadiyai naan thozha villai, Meiyyargalin thiruvadiyai kai thozha villai, Ulaga engum ennai pola yaaravadu mudhandhanirka pugazh petraaramma, Azhakaana kanchiyil pugazhaaka vaazhnthidum ammai kamakshi umaye.
You are the primordial mother ( Ambika ), the emerald-colored goddess ( Maragathavalli ), the great goddess ( Maheswari ), the daughter of the mountain ( Girija ). You are the fish-eyed goddess Meenakshi, a treasure trove of compassion, and the wide-eyed goddess Visalakshi. You enchant the world, are the pure and gracious one, the queen of the universe, the giver of divine bliss, the embodiment of patience and forgiveness, the goddess of desire. You are all this and more, Oh Kamakshi.