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.
There is no strict rule. Chanting it 3, 5, or 11 times daily is considered beneficial. For special occasions (Fridays, full moons, or Navaratri), 108 repetitions are recommended. kamakshi virutham lyrics in english
The hymn begins with a prayer to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, seeking his protection so the recitation may proceed without hindrance. You are the primordial mother ( Ambika ),
Sundari soundari nirandhari Durandhari, Jothiyayi nindra umaye, Sukkira vaarathil unai kandu darisithavarkku thunbathai neekiduvai Chinthai thanil un padam thannaye thozhupavarkal thuyarathai mathiduvai, Jagamellam un maayai pugazha, yennalamo chiriyanaal mudinthidaathu, Sondha un maindanaam yenthanai rakshikka chirya kadan unnathama, Siva Siva Maheswari paramanita eeswari, sironmani, Manonmaniyum neeye, Anthari, Durandhari, niranthari parampari, anadha rakshakiyum nee, Azhakaana kanchiyil pugazhaaka vaazhndhidum Ammai Kamakshi umaye. You are all this and more, Oh Kamakshi
Unnai dhaan en thaay yendra nambiyae aadharithen, Unnai ariyaamal unnai un kanavar marandhu mai marandu koosa vittu vitten, Naan unakkum bhakthan thaan, appadi irukkum pothu, Nee ivvazhiyaa viduvathu yendral, naan pathiyum ariyaa bhandhu yenda, Indha adakkilamai kai vida vendum, idhu dharmam illai amma, Azhakaana kanchiyil pugazhaaka vaazhnthidum ammai kamakshi umaye.
The Kamakshi Virutham is a traditional hymn (known as a virutham in Tamil) dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, the presiding deity of the ancient temple city of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. Unlike a formal kriti in Carnatic music, a virutham has no prescribed rhythm ( tala ). This freedom allows the performer to improvise the melody ( raga ) spontaneously, making each rendition a unique expression of devotion.