(Meaning: O Kamakshi, the Goddess with eyes full of compassion! O Goddess who resides in Kanchipuram, the daughter of the mountains (Parvati). You are the one who plays in Sripura, the consort of Lord Shiva, and the one who always bestows all auspiciousness.)
The is a soul-stirring devotional hymn consisting of 11 verses dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, the presiding deity of Kanchipuram . It is structured as an emotional conversation between the devotee and the Divine Mother, blending themes of surrender, love, and protection. Opening: Ganapathi Kappu (Invoking Lord Ganesha) kamakshi virutham lyrics in english
Pathu viral modhiram yethanai prakasamathu padakam, thandai kolusum, Pachai vaidooryam ichayai izhaithitta pada chilamboLiyum, Muthu mookuthiyum , rathina padakkamum , mohana malai azhakum, Muzhuthum vaidooryam pushpa ragathil mudithitta thali azhakum Chuthamai irukkindra kadhinil kammalum, chenkayyil pon kankanamum, Jagamellam vilai peththa mukamellam olivutha chiru kathu koppin azhakum, Athi varadan thangai sakthi shiva roopathai adiyanaal solla thiramo , Azhakaana kanchiyil pugazhaaka vaazhnthidum ammai kamakshi umaye. (Meaning: O Kamakshi, the Goddess with eyes full
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The Kamakshi Virutham is often chanted during special Friday prayers, known as Shukravaram , as it is believed that Goddess Kamakshi removes the sorrows of those who see her on this day. It is also part of a 16-week vow ( vratham ) where devotees perform a special puja and chant the hymn, often culminating in a grand offering.
Ippirandhu menmai yendra bhoomiyilum pirandhu valarnthu, Periya kovil thanaiyum arindhilen, Periyore thannaiyum kaana vayillai, Pithan pattan yendru unnai keerthithida vaayalillai, Thaai than thagappan thiruvaadigalile vanangi kidakavillai, Santhatharudan kai koothi nenjunchelvathillai, Guruparan thiruvaadigale pugundhathillai, Indha bhoomiyil ennaik kaal enna analiyanaai patta sadhuran yaarum kando, Azhakaana kanchiyil pugazhaaka vaazhndhidum Ammai Kamakshi umaye.
Here's a translation of the Kamakshi Virutham lyrics in English: