“Aigiri Nandini” is a powerful Sanskrit hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya, dedicated to Goddess Durga in her fierce form as Mahishasura Mardini. Widely revered during Navratri and Durga Puja, the hymn praises her strength, valor, and divine feminine energy. The Tamil version of the lyrics is a phonetic transliteration of the Sanskrit original, allowing Tamil-speaking devotees to chant and understand its devotional depth. The rhythmic, energetic chant is often performed in classical dance and spiritual rituals. Basic Details: Title: Aigiri Nandini Language: Tamil (transliterated from Sanskrit) Composer: Adi Shankaracharya Type: Devotional Hymn Genre: Bhakti, Stotra Deity: Goddess Durga (Mahishasura Mardini)…
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“Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage Hum” is a soulful romantic Hindi song from the Bollywood film Kabir Singh (2019), sung by Arijit Singh. Composed by Mithoon and penned with heartfelt lyrics, the song captures the deep emotions of love, longing, and heartbreak. Its melodic tune and emotional depth have made it a fan favorite, resonating with audiences who have experienced intense love. The visuals featuring Shahid Kapoor add to its emotional gravity, making it one of the most iconic love songs of recent times. Short Basic Details: Song Title: Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage Hum Movie: Kabir Singh (2019) Singer: Arijit Singh…
The Thirupugal is one of the earliest works on Murugan devotional poetry in Tamil literature, and also an important work in Sangam Literature. Here are these beautiful verses that I would like to share with our readers. These quiet verses silently convey both profound spiritual devotion, praise, and asking for God’s blessing from the divine deity. Thirupugal with its poetic rhythm and rich cultural connotations continues to hold a significant place in Tamil religious music and literature, energizing millions of devotees with messages of faith and surrender. Basic Details: Title: Thirupugal Lyrics Language: Tamil Genre: Devotional / Religious Hymns Composer:…
“Rama Chandraya Janaka” is a deeply reverential and melodious Telugu hymn that glorifies Lord Rama, the divine prince of Ayodhya and the hero of the epic Ramayana. Commonly recited in temples and devotional events, this stotram encapsulates the essence of Rama Bhakti (devotion to Rama) with poetic elegance and rhythmic grace. The hymn is traditionally sung in praise of Lord Rama’s virtues, his lineage, and his divine qualities, invoking a sense of devotion and surrender among listeners. The repeated invocation “Rama Chandraya Janaka” emphasizes Lord Rama as the beloved son of King Dasharatha and the noble protector of Dharma. Basic…
Song Of Meaning “Kanakadhara Stotram” is a hymn and in the lyrics it speaks of praising Goddess Lakshmi and also tells about a poor woman’s pain when she tries feeding Adi Shankaracharya. This sacred stotra is an appeal to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, Prosperity and Empathy. Kanakadhara means the flow of gold, herein referring to grace and abundance which one creates as these are sought through prayers. Basic Details: Title: கனகதாரா ஸ்தோத்ரம் (Kanakadhara Stotram) Author: ஆதி சங்கரர் (Adi Shankaracharya) Language: தமிழில் (Tamil Script) Genre: Hindu Devotional / Sanskrit Hymn / Spiritual Chant Original Composition Language: Sanskrit Composed in:…
“Aankhon Mein Teri” is a beautiful love song from the Bollywood movie Om Shanti Om (2007). It is a soft and sweet song that shows the magic of love. The song was sung by KK (Krishnakumar Kunnath), a very famous singer. His voice makes the song warm, gentle, and full of feeling. The music is calm and dreamy, which makes it even more lovely. The words of the song talk about being lost in someone’s eyes. It means when you love someone deeply, just looking into their eyes feels like a whole world. This song is special because it is…
Thiruvasagam is a collection of Tamil hymns, which is entrenched in the hearts of the Shaivite canons and spiritually suggestive. This old work is attributed to the holy Tamil Saivite saint Manikkavasagar and is included in the Tirumurai, the canonical Tamil Shaivite religious poetry. Thiruvasagam is emotionally charged and philosophically rich and it is a cry of a soul, who desires to receive divine grace, surrender and awakening. The verses are written in classical Tamil language and are a combination of bhakti (devotion), metaphysics and poetic beauty. These hymns still stir inner reflection and contact with God among millions of…
“Main Aa Likhu Tu Aa Jaye” is a poignant, heartfelt Hindi song,predominantly shows the emotional depth of love, longing and vulnerability consisting of plain and pure lyrics. The song features in the 2023 Indian Hindi web series Taj: Divided by Blood, and evocatively conveys the pain of distance and the yearning that words could heal emotional ruptures. Given a poignant passionate treatment by Shaan, this song is top-notch thanks equally to lyrical beauty and emoting orchestration, gentle enough to focus on romantic pain. The song treads the line between intimacy and sorrow, resonating with those who have felt the quiet…
Vel Maaral is a very emotional Tamil devotional song subtly touching on the themes of submission, divine safeguard and emotional longing. The words are full of spiritual symbolism and poetic imagery and the listener is transported into a thoughtful world of faith and love meeting. It can be seen as either a prayer addressed to God or a metaphorical desire to have a connection with God but those who find reprieve in something larger than themselves can relate to the song. Sung with godlike intensity, the performance of the song also creates the feeling of a yearning and soft resistance.…
Kabhi Kabhi Aditi is a pleasant and upbeat Hindi track that reflects perfectly youthful enthusiasm and emotional recovery in no time. From: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008)Discharged in 2008 as a piece of Bollywood music, this heartwarming track was an instant classic as both its soothing meaning and jolly tune carry the gloomy listeners on an emotional low to elevated heights. Sung with trademark playfulness by Rashid Ali, it has a de-stressing voice, a feet-tapping rhythm and guitar riffs that poke in and out, keeping the mood upbeat. It was a welcome departure from melodramatic love ballads and brought…