Harivarasanam

ஸ்வாமியே சரணம் ஐயப்பா !!
സ്വാമി ശരണം അയ്യപ്പ !!
స్వమియె సరనం అయ్యప్ప !!
ಸವಾಮಿಯೆ ಸಾರಾನಾಮ ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪ !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !!


'Harivarasanam' (ஹரிவராசனம், ഹരിവരാസനം, హరివరాసనం, ಹರಿವರಾಸನಂ) is a Malayalam (മലയാളം) devotional song written in eight stanzas, called 'Ashtakam'.This ashtakam "Harivarasanam" extolling the virtues of Lord Ayyappan/Ayyanaar is sung just before the closure of the shrine at night after the final poojas. As the concluding stanzas are recited, the assistant Santhis (Priests) leave the Sanctum Sanctorum; only the Mel Santhi (Head Priest) remains inside the Sreekovil. Extinguishing the lamps one by one, he shuts temple doors for the night.

Though there have been many versions of 'Harivarasanam' sung by many renowned vocalists like P. Unni Krishnan, the Sabarimala temple plays the rendition by K.J.Yesudas of a musical version composed by the renowned music director G. Devarajan.

Harivarasanam celebrates the union of the human soul with the ultimate and expounds the greatness of Ayyappan. It is believed to have been composed by Kumbakudi Kulathur Iyer and was first recited at Sabarimala in 1955 by Swami Vimochananad.

Sabarimala is located in the deep jungle area, and in the past a few pious devotees managed the difficult pilgrimage. The temple opens during the pilgrimage season (November to January) and also on the first day of every Malayalam year. VR Gopala Menon, from Alapuzha used to accompany Thirumeni Eashwaran Namboothiri, the Melshanthi (head priest), to Sannidhanam every time, and would stay there by himself even when the temple was closed, remaining undisturbed by the wild animals. Gopala Menon used to recite "Harivarasanam" with devotion during his time at Sannidhanam. When the Devaswom Board was formed, he was asked to move out. He eventually died at a tea estate at Vandiperiyar. When Thirumeni Eashwaran Namboothiri heard about Menon's passing, he was deeply saddened. At the end of the day's rituals, the Namboothiri was about to close the doors of the Sannidhanam when he remembered the dedication and sacrifice of Gopala Menon and began to recite "Harivarasanam"' starting a tradition that remains unbroken till date.

The app consists of the audio song of Harivarasanam along with Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and English lyrics.

Features:
1) Listen the song offline. No internet is required.
2) Lyrics will be auto scrolled while song is playing.
3) Lyrics is available in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and English.
4) Meaning is available for all eight stanzas of Harivarasanam (ஹரிவராசனம், ഹരിവരാസനം, హరివరాసనం, ಹರಿವರಾಸನಂ) in Tamil and English.

Keywords: Devotional, Tamil (தமிழ்), English, Malayalam (മലയാളം), Telugu (తెలుగు), Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ), Harivarasanam, ஹரிவராசனம், ഹരിവരാസനം, హరివరాసనం, ಹರಿವರಾಸನಂ, Audio, offline. Saranam Ayyappa svamiye !!
സ്വാമി ശരണം അയ്യപ്പ !!
స్వమియె సరనం అయ్యప్ప !!
ಸವಾಮಿಯೆ ಸಾರಾನಾಮ ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪ !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !!


'Harivarasanam' (Harivarasanam, ഹരിവരാസനം, హరివరాసనం, ಹರಿವರಾಸನಂ) is a Malayalam (മലയാളം) devotional song written in eight stanzas, called 'Ashtakam'.This ashtakam "Harivarasanam" extolling the virtues of Lord Ayyappan / Ayyanaar is sung just before the closure of night after the final poojas at the shrine. As the concluding stanzas are recited, the assistant Santhis (Priests) leave the Sanctum Sanctorum; only the Mel Santhi (Head Priest) remains inside the Sreekovil. Extinguishing the lamps one by one, he shuts doors for the night temple.

Though there have been many versions of 'Harivarasanam' many renowned vocalists like sung by P. Unni Krishnan, plays the rendition by the Sabarimala temple KJYesudas a musical version of the renowned music director composed by G. Devarajan.

Harivarasanam celebrates the union of the greatness of the human soul with the ultimate Ayyappan and expounds. It is believed to have been composed by Kulathur Kumbakudi by 1955, the Swami Iyer and was in first Vimochananad recited at Sabarimala.

Sabarimala is located deep in the jungle area, and in the past managed the difficult pilgrimage a few pious devotees. The temple opens during the pilgrimage season (November to January) and also year on the first day of every Malayalam. VR Gopala Menon, from Alapuzha used to accompany Thirumeni Eashwaran Namboothiri, the Melshanthi (head priest), to Sannidhanam every time, and would stay there by himself when the temple was even closed, remaining undisturbed by the wild animals. Gopala Menon used to recite "Harivarasanam" during his time at Sannidhanam with devotion. When the Devaswom Board was formed, he was asked to move out. He eventually died at Vandiperiyar at a tea estate. When Thirumeni Eashwaran Namboothiri heard about Menon's passing, he was deeply saddened. At the end of the day s rituals, the Namboothiri was about to close the doors of the dedication and sacrifice of the Sannidhanam Gopala Menon and remembered when he began to recite "Harivarasanam" 'starting a tradition that remains unbroken till date.

Harivarasanam of the song along with audio app consists of The Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and English lyrics.

Features:
1) Listen the song offline. No internet is required.
2) Lyrics will be auto scrolled while song is playing.
3) Lyrics is available in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and English.
4) Meaning is available for all eight stanzas of Harivarasanam (Harivarasanam, ഹരിവരാസനം, హరివరాసనం, ಹರಿವರಾಸನಂ) in Tamil and English.

Keywords: Devotional, Tamil (Tamil), English, Malayalam (മലയാളം), Telugu (తెలుగు), Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ), Harivarasanam, Harivarasanam, ഹരിവരാസനം, హరివరాసనం, ಹರಿವರಾಸನಂ, Audio, offline.