Kamakshi Virutham Lyrics In English Review

Note: There are longer versions of the Virutham, but the verses above represent the most popular opening hymns used in daily prayer.

Praises Goddess Kamakshi as the supreme, beautiful Goddess of Kanchi, holding the lotus, and identifying her with Saraswati and the Vedas. kamakshi virutham lyrics in english

When Dikshitar wrote these lines, he was not writing a textbook on theology; he was writing a love letter to the Divine Mother. The repetition of her name ("Kamakshi, Kamakshi") acts as a mantra, calming the wandering mind. Note: There are longer versions of the Virutham,

Pollatha pillayai irundhalum pethra thai puthigalai chollavillayo, Pei pillayaanalum thaan pethra pillaiyai piriyamai valarkkavillayo... beautiful Goddess of Kanchi