Frequently Asked Questions

About Tamil Bhajan, the songs, and the composer.

What is Tamil Bhajan (tamilbhajan.com)?

Tamil Bhajan is a digital collection of original Tamil devotional songs (பக்தி பாடல்கள்) composed by RG Madanagopal (இரா.கோ.மதன்கோபால்). Each song page provides the lyrics in Tamil script, line-by-line English transliteration, an English meaning, the story behind the song, and a video recording where available.

Who is RG Madanagopal?

RG Madanagopal (இரா.கோ.மதன்கோபால்) is a Tamil devotional songwriter whose original compositions range across the great Tamil devotional traditions — Shaiva songs to Thiru Neelakandar and Nataraja of Thillai, Murugan songs tracing the six Arupadai Veedu abodes, Amman songs rooted in local temples of Uthirapatti, Thevadanapatti, and Poigai Malai, and folk-traditional kiramiya Amman songs. His songs combine classical Tamil vocabulary, the rhythmic pulse of traditional bhajans, and a deeply personal bhakti voice.

How many songs are on the site?

The site currently hosts 19 original compositions across the three great Tamil devotional traditions: Shaiva (Shiva) songs, Muruga songs tracing the Arupadai Veedu six abodes, and Amman (Devi/Mother Goddess) songs from named temples and folk traditions.

Are the songs free to listen to?

Yes — all songs are freely available with full lyrics, transliterations, and meanings. Each song's video recording is also free to watch on the embedded YouTube player or directly on the Tamil Bhajan YouTube channel.

What does Arupadai Veedu mean?

Arupadai Veedu (ஆறுபடை வீடு) refers to the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu — Tiruparankundram, Tiruchendur, Pazhani, Swamimalai, Tiruthani, and Pazhamudircholai. Several songs in the collection invoke these abodes, especially "Arulvai Muruga Azhagiya Kumara" which traces all six.

What is the Panchakshara mantra?

The Panchakshara is the five-lettered Tamil mantra "Nama Sivaya" (நம சிவாய), praised by the four Vedas and chanted by devas and sages. The collection includes two songs on this mantra: "Om Sivaya Nama" (a meditation on the mantra as the rare medicine that removes karma) and "Nama Sivaya enum Thiru Mandhiram" (a declarative praise of the mantra itself).

Which day should I sing each song?

In the Tamil tradition, each weekday is associated with a particular deity — Shiva songs on Mondays, Murugan songs on Tuesdays, Vinayagar songs on Wednesdays, Perumal songs on Thursdays, Amman songs on Fridays, Ayyappan songs on Saturdays. Each song page lists the auspicious weekday and any festivals associated with it.

What is Kandhar Anubhuti?

Kandhar Anubhuti (கந்தர் அனுபூதி) is a 51-verse Tamil devotional masterpiece composed by Saint Arunagirinathar (15th century). The song "Azhagana Muruganae" honors this scripture as the easy path created by the Lord through Arunagirinathar, by which devotees can experience the boundless realisations described therein.

What is the Uthirapatti Amman?

Uthirapatti Amman is the Mother Goddess of the village temple at Uthirapatti, near Poigai Malai. The collection includes two songs to her — "Iththalame Nindra Nithilame" (praising her threefold Sakti as Aadi Sakti, Naga Sakti, and Veda Sakti) and "Poigai Malai Aruge" (a pastoral song to her garden grove).

Are the lyrics accurate? Can I correct them?

The Tamil lyrics are from RG Madanagopal's manuscripts; the English transliterations and meanings are an initial draft and continue to be refined. If you spot a typo or have a clearer translation, please get in touch — corrections are welcomed.

Can I share these songs?

Yes — please share the songs widely with family, friends, and at temple gatherings. Each song's YouTube video can be embedded freely. If quoting on another website, please credit RG Madanagopal as the composer and link back to tamilbhajan.com.

Will more songs be added?

New original compositions will be added as they are completed. Subscribe to the YouTube channel to be notified of each new song's release.