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Kanda Sashti Kavacham

Kanda Sashti Kavacham in English · English

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हिन्दी / देवनागरी తెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglish

✦ Meaning

The Kanda Sashti Kavacham is the famous Tamil protective hymn to Lord Murugan by Devaraya Swamigal, invoking His Vel (divine spear) to shield the devotee from every danger, fear, illness and evil. It is recited above all during Skanda Sashti, the six-day festival of Murugan's victory over Surapadman.

Origin & Story

Tamil devotional hymn by Devaraya Swamigal (Bala Devarayan), c. 17th–19th century · Devaraya Swamigal (Bala Devarayan) · Devotional (Tamil)

The Kanda Sashti Kavacham was composed in praise of Lord Murugan of Tiruchendur, where the Lord won His great victory over the asura Surapadman on the sixth day (sashti) of the waxing moon of Aippasi. The hymn is the devotee's armour, calling upon Murugan's Vel to protect him as the Lord once protected the devas — and it is sung with greatest fervour during the Skanda Sashti festival.

✦ As told in scripture

It is said in Tamil Nadu that no fear, disease or evil can stand before the one who recites the Kanda Sashti Kavacham with faith — for Murugan's Vel itself stands guard around him, as it once shattered the demon Surapadman.

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The Mantra

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Kappu Thuthipporkku Valvinai Pom; Thunpampom; Nènsil Pathipporkkus Sèlvam Paliththuk-kathiththongkum Nishtaiyum Kaikutum, Nimalararul Kanthar Sashti Kavasam Thanai. Amara Ritarthira Amaram Purintha Kumaranati Nènse Kuri. Nul Sashtiyai Nokkas Saravana Pavanar Sishtaruk Kuthavum Sèngkathir Velon Patham Irantil Panmanis Sathangkai Kitham Patak Kinkini Yata Maiyal Natanansèyyum Mayilva Kananar Kaiyil Velal ènaik Kakkavèn Ruvanthu Varavara Vela Yuthanar Varuka Varuka Varuka Mayilon Varuka Inthiran Muthala èntisai Porri Manthira Vativel Varuka Varuka! Vasavan Maruka Varuka Varuka Nesak Kuramakal Ninaivon Varuka Arumukam Pataiththa Aiya Varuka Niritum Velavan Niththam Varuka Sirakiri Velavan Sikkiram Varuka! Saravana Pavanar Satuthiyil Varuka Rahana Pavasa Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Rihana Pavasa Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Vinapava Sarahana Vira Namonama Nipava Sarahana Niranira Nirèna Vasara Vanapa Varuka Varuka Asurar Kutikètuththa Aiya Varuka ènnai Alum Ilaiyon Kaiyil Panniran Tayutham Pasang Kusamum Parantha Vizhikal Panniran Tilangka Virainthènaik Kakka Velon Varuka Aiyum Kiliyum Ataivutan Savvum Uyyòli Sauvum Uyiraiyum Kiliyum Kiliyun Sauvum Kilaròli Yaiyum Nilaipèr Rènmun Niththamum òlirum Sanmukan Niyum Thaniyòli Yòvvum Kuntali Yamsiva Kukan Thinam Varuka! Aru Mukamum Animuti Arum Niritu Nèrriyil Ninta Puruvamum Panniru Kannum Pavalassèv Vayum Nannèri Nèrriyil Navamanis Suttiyum Iraru Sèviyil Ilakukun Talamum Ariru Thinpuyath Thazhakiya Marpil Palpu Shanamum Pathakkamum Thariththu Nanmani Punta Navarathna Malaiyum Muppuri Nulum Muththani Marpum Sèppazha Kutaiya Thiruvayi Runthiyum Thuvanta Marungkil Sutaròlip Pattum Navaraththinam Pathiththa Narsi Ravum Iruthòtai Yazhakum Inaimuzhan Thalum Thiruvati Yathanil Silampòli Muzhangka Sèkakana Sèkakana Sèkakana Sèkana Mòkamòka Mòkamòka Mòkamòka Mòkèna Nakanaka Nakanaka Nakanaka Nakèna Tikukuna Tikutiku Tikukuna Tikuna Rararara Rararara Rararara Rarara Riririri Riririri Riririri Ririri Tutututu Tutututu Tutututu Tututu Takutaku Tikutiku Tangku Tingkuku Vinthu Vinthu Mayilon Vinthu Munthu Munthu Murukavel Munthu ènranai Yalum Erakas Sèlva Mainthan Ventum Varamakizhn Thuthavum Lala Lala Lala Vesamum Lila Lila Lila Vino Thanènru Un Thiruvatiyai Uruthiyèn Rènnum ènthalai Vaiththun Inaiyati Kakka 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Thevarkal Sena Pathiye Porri! Kuramakal Manamakizh Kove Porri! Thiramiku Thivviya Theka Porri! Itumpa Yuthane Itumpa Porri! Katampa Porri Kantha Porri! Vètsi Punaiyum Vele Porri! Uyarkiri Kanaka Sapaikko Rarase! Mayilnata Mituvoy Malarati Saranam! Saranam Saranam Saravana Pavaom Saranam Saranam Sanmuka Saranam! Saranam Saranam Sanmuka Saranam!

Meaning:The Kanda Sashti Kavacham is a Tamil hymn of protection (kavacham, "armour") to Lord Murugan (Kartikeya / Subramanya), composed by the saint Bala Devarayan (Devaraya Swamigal). Its opening kappu promises that for those who praise the Lord, cruel karma and sorrow flee, wealth and steadfastness grow, and the grace of Kanda (Murugan) is attained.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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Kappu🔊The protective invocation (kappu) that opens the hymn.

Thuthipporkku Valvinai Pom Thunpam Pom🔊For those who praise Him, cruel karma flees and sorrow departs.

Varuka Varuka Velayuthanar Varuka🔊"Come, come, O wielder of the Vel (divine spear), come!"

Arumukam Pataitha Aiya Varuka🔊"Come, O Lord who bears the six faces (Shanmukha)!"

Asurar Kutiketutha Aiya Varuka🔊"Come, O Lord who destroyed the clans of the asuras!"

Saravana Pavanar🔊Saravanabhava — He who was born in the Saravana reeds; a name of Murugan.

Benefits of Chanting Kanda Sashti Kavacham

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A supremely powerful Tamil protective hymn (kavacham) — invokes Lord Murugan's Vel to guard the devotee from head to foot.

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Believed to drive away enemies, fear, disease, evil spirits, black magic, poison and every danger.

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Its opening promises that for those who praise Murugan, bad karma and sorrow flee and prosperity and steadfastness grow.

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Recited especially during Skanda Sashti (the six days ending in Murugan's victory over Surapadman) and on Tuesdays and Krittika nakshatra days.

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Loved across Tamil Nadu and the Tamil diaspora; chanting it with devotion is held to bring Murugan's complete grace and protection.

How to Chant Kanda Sashti Kavacham

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Best TimeDuring Skanda Sashti, on Tuesdays, and on Krittika nakshatra days

FaceFacing east or the deity

Bathe and sit before an image of Lord Murugan with His Vel and peacock. Light a lamp and, if possible, keep the Skanda Sashti fast. Recite the Kavacham clearly and with devotion, feeling Murugan's Vel protecting each part of the body as the verses describe. Many recite it daily for protection, or 36 times during the six days of Skanda Sashti. Conclude with 'Vetri Vel! Veera Vel!'

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Kanda Sashti Kavacham written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

It is a Tamil hymn of protection (kavacham) to Lord Murugan (Kartikeya/Subramanya), composed by the saint Devaraya Swamigal (Bala Devarayan). It invokes Murugan and His Vel (divine spear) to guard the devotee, limb by limb, from every danger, fear, disease and evil.

It is recited above all during Skanda Sashti — the six days of fasting and worship that celebrate Murugan's victory over the demon Surapadman — and also on Tuesdays and Krittika nakshatra days, and daily by many devotees for protection.

It is believed to give Murugan's complete protection — driving away enemies, fear, illness, evil spirits, black magic and poison — and, as its opening verse promises, to make cruel karma and sorrow flee while prosperity and steadfastness grow.

It was composed by the Tamil saint Devaraya Swamigal (also known as Bala Devarayan) of Chidambaram, in praise of Lord Murugan of Tiruchendur.