Deepak Blue, Kailash Kher, Shankar Mahadevan – The Thaandavam Lyrics in English (Translation)

Akhanda Tandavam
The eternal, unbroken cosmic dance.
Akhanda Tandavam
The eternal, unbroken cosmic dance.
Akhanda Tandavam
The eternal, unbroken cosmic dance.
Akhanda Tandavam
The eternal, unbroken cosmic dance.

Hey Khanda-Khanda Khandita
O mighty one, fractured and intense.
Danda Yoga Mandita
Blessed with the discipline and unity of divine power.
Chanda Bahu Runda Mala Chandita
Adorned with fierce arms and garlands of courage.
Hey Dharma Loka Rakshitaa
O protector of righteousness and the world.
Suprabhaata Veekshita
One who watches over all with divine clarity.
Bhoonabhoontaraala Sarva Rakshita
Protector of everything from earth to the skies.

Ranga Ranga Shambhu Linga Eeshwara
O Shambhu, the Lord of the sacred Linga, full of colors and vibrancy.
Antaranga Hey Bhujanga Shankara
O Shankara, with serpents around you, dwelling within.
Hey Neelakantha Nirmalanga Eeshwara
O Lord with the blue throat, pure and divine.
Kumbha Mela Sambhava Shubhakara
O creator of auspiciousness during the Kumbh Mela.

Hey Damaka Damaka Damaka Natha Omkara
O Lord Omkara, who strikes with thunderous power.
Damaka Damaka Damaka Koti Sanhaara
You destroy countless evils with your power.
Hey Damaka Damaka Damaka Natha Omkara
O Lord Omkara, thunderous and mighty.
Dhooma Dhaama Dhushitanga Sanhaara
You cleanse everything tainted with smoke and fire.

Hey Naga Naga Naayaka
O Lord, leader of the serpents.
Naga Roopa Daayaka
One who gives the form and power of the serpent.
Deva Deva Shankara Shiva
O Shankara Shiva, the Lord of all gods.

Hey Rama Rama Taraka
O Rama, the savior and protector.
Rama Nama Palaka
Guardian of the holy name of Rama.
Narasimha Dharma Rakshaka
O Narasimha, protector of righteousness.
Maha Pancha Bhoota Sanchaka
Controller of the five great elements.

Akhandaa Tandavam Akhanda Thaandavam
The unbroken, eternal cosmic dance.
Akhandaa Tandavam Hara Hara Maha Dev
The eternal Tandava of Hara, O Great Lord.
Akhanda Tandavam Om Namah Shivaya
The eternal cosmic dance, I bow to Lord Shiva.

Shankara Shankara Shoolapaani Shekhara
O Shankara, the one who holds the trident on his hand.
Sarvada Shubhakara Bho Shambho
Always the bestower of blessings, O Shambho.

Sadhu Sangha Rakshaka Satya Bhanga Shikshaka
Protector of the holy assembly, punisher of untruths.
Antaranga Veekshaka Bho Shambho
O Shambho, who watches everything within.

Kinkara Shubhakara Drohina Layankara
Blesses the humble servants, destroys the traitors.
Sarvada Jayankara Hey Shambho
Always victorious, O Shambho.

Nirvikalpa Daayaka Nitya Satya Saayaka
Giver of transcendence, always supporting truth.
Nirgunaabdi Naayaka Hey Shambho
Leader of the formless divine, O Shambho.

Akhanda Tandavam
The eternal, unbroken cosmic dance.
Akhanda Tandavam
The eternal, unbroken cosmic dance.
Hey Kanda Chanda Chanditaa
O fierce and radiant one, full of power.
Chanda Yoga Mandita
Blessed and strengthened by the fierce divine energy.
Chanda Veera Tandavaala Ranjita
Filled with joy in the fierce warrior’s dance.
Hey Veda Veda Vandita
Praised by all the Vedas.
Vedamula Vardhita
The one who makes the sacred knowledge flourish.
Janda Janda Jandavaala Garjita
The one whose thunderous energy roars like a battle cry.

Linga Linga Shambhu Linga Ishwara
O Shambhu, Lord of the sacred Linga.
Ganga Leela Rangarinchu Shankara
O Shankara, who delights in the play of the Ganga.
He Kaala Kaala Kaala Kantha Ishwara
O Lord of Time, with the mighty throat.
Kaasi Naatha Hey Shiva Shubhakara
O Shiva, Lord of Kashi, giver of auspiciousness.

Hey Damaka Damaka Damaka Natha Omkara
O Lord Omkara, thundering with powerful beats.
Damaka Damaka Damaka Koti Sanhaara
Your power destroys millions of evils.

Hey Damaka Damaka Damaka Natha Omkara
O mighty Omkara, resounding with divine force.
Dhooma Dhaama Dhushitanga Sanhaara
You cleanse and destroy everything covered in darkness and smoke.

Hey Naga Naga Naayaka
O leader of serpents.
Naga Roopa Daayaka
The giver of the powerful serpent form.
Deva Deva Shankara Shiva
O Shankara Shiva, god of all gods.

Hey Ghora Ghora Naashaka
O fierce one, destroyer of all terrifying forces.
Gora Paapa Chooshaka
The one who removes and consumes deep sins.
Hindu Sindhu Dhaara Vaahaka
Carrier of the sacred flow of Hindu spiritual tradition.
Maha Pancha Bhoota Sanchaka
Controller of the five great natural elements.

Akhanda Tandavam
The eternal, unbroken cosmic dance.
Akhanda Tandavam
The eternal, unbroken cosmic dance.
Akhanda Tandavam
The eternal, unbroken cosmic dance.
Akhanda Tandavam
The eternal, unbroken cosmic dance.

Hey Dushta Shikshaka
O one who punishes the wicked.
Shishta Rakshaka
Protector of the righteous and disciplined.
Dharma Bhukshuka
The one who sustains and upholds dharma.
He Bhagna Chooshaka
O remover of brokenness and suffering.
Bhasma Kshayaka
The one who dissolves everything into ash.
Bhadra Haasuka
The one who smiles with auspicious grace.

Hey Dharma Palaka
O guardian of righteousness.
Kaala Ketika Sootra Naayaka
Leader who commands the thread of time and destiny.
Hey Ugra Shooshaka Nigra Poshaka
O fierce purifier, who restrains and also nourishes.
Nitya Nandaka Akhanda Tandavam
The eternal bringer of bliss, performing the endless cosmic dance.