| Verse No. | Tamil Verse (Transliteration) | English Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | | Potri! O divine lamp, you who grant us both material and spiritual wealth! | | 2 | Bhogamum thiruvum punarppaay potri! | Potri! You who unite us with worldly enjoyments and divine prosperity! | | 3 | Mutrarivu oliyaai milirththaay potri! | Potri! You who shine as the radiant light of omniscience! | | 4 | Moovulagum niraindhiruppaay potri! | Potri! You who are omnipresent, filling all the three worlds! | | 5 | Varambil inbamaai valarnthiruppaay potri! | Potri! You who have grown as an infinite, blissful joy! | | 6 | Iyalgaiyaa arivoliyaanaay potri! | Potri! You who are the natural, luminous embodiment of wisdom! | | 7 | Eer ezhu ulagam eendraay potri! | Potri! You who gave birth to the fourteen worlds! | | 8 | Pirar vayam aagaa periyoay potri! | Potri! O Great one who is not in the sway of others! | | 9 | Paer inba perukkaay polindhaay potri! | Potri! You who shine as an abundant flood of supreme bliss! | | 10 | Paer arut kadalaam paer arulae potri! | Potri! O great divine grace, you who are a vast ocean of mercy! |
Om Santha Swaroopiniye Potri (Praise to the embodiment of peace)
Each line begins with and ends with "Potri" (meaning "Praise be to" or "Salutations to"). Om Ponmaniye Potri – Praise to the golden jewel.
(Praise to Mother Saraswati, the ultimate fountainhead of wisdom) thiruvilakku poojai 108 potri in english repack
In Hinduism, the lamp (Vilakku) is not just a source of physical light; it is a manifestation of the Supreme Goddess (Aadhi Parasakthi). Represents Goddess Durga (courage and power).
Praise to the Mother who holds the world in care.
Hail to the sovereign who guides righteous paths. | Verse No
Hail to the beacon that calls home the lost.
Glory to the counselor of those who wander.
Om Dhairya Lakshmiye Potri (Praise to the provider of courage) | | 2 | Bhogamum thiruvum punarppaay potri
If you are planning to conduct your first ritual, let me know if you would like (like Vinayagar Agaval), a printable PDF-ready format of these lines, or advice on setting up a community vilakku pooja . Share public link
Apply three lines of sacred ash ( Vibhuti ), sandalwood paste ( Chandan ), and vermilion ( Kumkum ) to the base, stem, and faces of the lamp.
By keeping this transliterated guide handy, language is no longer a barrier to experiencing the divine, transformative energy of the Thiruvilakku Poojai. May the divine light bring eternal peace and abundance to your home.
