(Chorus) Amman pottri, Amman pottri Siva manda Kovilil Amman pottri

(Chorus / Refrain) Amman pottri, Amman pottri Nalvarai anbu seyyum, Amman pottri The translation below captures the devotional meaning and tone rather than a word-for-word rendering.

(Bridge) Velli nilavil oor sutha, thunbam tharum kaalam Amman naam adaiyaalam, uyir tharum naam

(Verse 1) Long live, long live, the one who came at dawn With Ganesha’s blessing, the flag was raised A hall blossomed like flowers, offering itself My eyes remember only you

(Chorus) Praise the Mother, praise the Mother Praise the Mother at the temple of Lord Shiva

(Bridge) Under the silver moon the town sweeps, times that bring burdens Mother, you are our refuge, you give life to us