The hymn is a celebrated masterpiece from the Thevaram , composed by the 8th-century Tamil poet-saint Sundarar . This specific song (Padhigam 7.24) was sung at the Thirumazhapadi temple in Tanjore and is revered for its deep emotional surrender to Lord Shiva. Lyrics & Meaning
It is believed Sundarar sang some of his most moving Padhigams during a period when he had lost his eyesight, regaining it through his unwavering devotion.
Ponnar Meniyane... Ayyappan Ponnar Meniyane... Swamiye (Oh Golden Bodied One... Ayyappan) (Oh Golden Bodied One... Swami)
The opening verse is a vivid description of Lord Shiva's divine form:
Ponnar Meniyane Lyrics ((new))
The hymn is a celebrated masterpiece from the Thevaram , composed by the 8th-century Tamil poet-saint Sundarar . This specific song (Padhigam 7.24) was sung at the Thirumazhapadi temple in Tanjore and is revered for its deep emotional surrender to Lord Shiva. Lyrics & Meaning
It is believed Sundarar sang some of his most moving Padhigams during a period when he had lost his eyesight, regaining it through his unwavering devotion.
Ponnar Meniyane... Ayyappan Ponnar Meniyane... Swamiye (Oh Golden Bodied One... Ayyappan) (Oh Golden Bodied One... Swami)
The opening verse is a vivid description of Lord Shiva's divine form: