ஆறிரு தடந்தோள் வாழ்க – Aariru Thdandhol vazhga meaning in English

Aariru Thandhol Vaazhga is a hymn on Lord Karthikeya describing his majestic and glorious apperance including his flag and vaahan.

ஆறிரு தடந்தோள் வாழ்க – Aariru Thdandhol vazhga meaning in English

 ஆறிரு தடந்தோள் வாழ்க

ஆறிரு  mean 2 6s which is 12. தடம் means expansive. தோள் means shoulder. Lord Murugan has 12 shouders… 2 each for his 6 faces.

Hail the Lord who has 12 broad and expansive shoulders!

ஆறுமுகம் வாழ்க

Hail the Lord who has six faces

வெற்பைக் கூறுசெய் தனிவேல் வாழ்க

வெற்பு means hill or mountain. கூறுசெய் –  tear apart; வேல் – Lord Murugan’s weapon

Hail the Lord who tore apart the mountain with His divine weapon. This line reminds us of the story of how Lord Murugan saved the Devas hid inside the hill by Tarakan by tearing apart the illusionary mountain.

குக்குடம் வாழ்க 

குக்குடம் means cock

Hail the holy cock who is found in Lord Murugan’s flag

செவ்வேள் ஏறிய மஞ்சை வாழ்க

Hail the peacock on which Lord Murugan rides

யானைதன் அணங்கு வாழ்க

Hail Deivayani, the daughter of Lord Indra who possesses the white elephant, Airavat

மாறில்லா வள்ளி வாழ்க

Hail Valli, the flawless consort of Lord Murugan

வாழ்க சீர் அடியார் எல்லாம்.

Hail all the devotees of Lord Murugan.

Recite this song on all days with utmost faith in Lord Murugan and seek his fullest blessings.

You can read other Lod Murugan songs here –

Kandhar Anubhuthi

Ethanai Alangaram

Kandha Guru Kavasam

Ariru Thadandhol Vazhga

Kandha Sashti Kavasam