koodaarai vellum seer gOvindhaa undhannai(p)
paadi(p) paRai kondu yaam peRum sammaanam
naadu pugazhum parisinaal nanRaaga(ch)
choodagamE thOL vaLaiyE thOdE sevip poovE
paadagamE enRanaiya palagalanum yaam aNivOm
aadai uduppOm adhan pinnE paaR chORu
mooda ney peydhu muzhangai vazhi vaara(k)
koodi irundhu kuLirndhElOr embaavaay
Meaning:
Oh Lord Govinda, who triumphs over all those who fail to align with Your divine will, the reward we receive for singing Your praises as part of our vow will be the joy of adorning ourselves with exquisite ornaments on our hands, ears, and feet, so splendid that the entire town will speak of them. We will drape ourselves in elegant garments, prepare rice cooked in milk, and generously mix it with ghee, allowing the ghee to envelop the dish, savoring its rich and delightful flavor.
This year, Koodaravalli is celebrated on January 11, 2025. Every year, Koodaravalli falls on the 27th day of the Margazhi month (December–January).
On this auspicious day, Lord Narayana blessed Sri Andal with the boon of divine marriage. Devotees visit temples, offer ghee-filled Akaravadisal to Lord Govinda, and mark the conclusion of the Margazhi month Nonbu (fast).
