The Thaandavam Lyrics English Translation - Shankar Mahadevan
Uploaded on Jan 04, 2026
The Thaandavam Lyrics English Translation is a powerful, high-energy track driven by intense vocals from Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher, and Deepak Blue. With commanding lyrics written by Kalyan Chakravarthy and music composed, programmed, and arranged by Thaman S, the song blends traditional aggression with modern sonic elements.
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Song Information
| Song | The Thaandavam |
| Singers | Shankar Mahadevan & More |
| Lyrics | Kalyan Chakravarthy |
| Music | Thaman S |
| Arrangement | Thaman S |
| EDM/Beats | Beyond Sound (T) |
The Thaandavam Lyrics
Lyricist:
Kalyan Chakravarthy
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
He khanda khanda khanditha
[Oh, the one who cuts evil into pieces]
Danda yoga manditha
[Adorned with the power of punishment and yoga]
Chanda baahu runda maala chanditha
[The fierce-armed one wearing a garland of skulls]
He dharma loka rakshitha
[Oh, protector of the righteous world]
Suprabhaatha veekshitha
[The one who witnesses the auspicious dawn]
Bhunabhontharaala sarva rakshitha
[Protector of everything between the earth and the sky]
Ranga ranga shambhu linga eeshwara
[The stage is set, Shambhu, the Lord of the Linga]
Antharanga he bhujanga shankara
[The inner consciousness, Shankara adorned with snakes]
He neelakantha nirmalanga eeshwara
[Oh blue-throated one, the Lord with a pure body]
Kumbhamela sambhava shubhankara
[The auspicious one who manifests during the Kumbh Mela]
He damaka damaka damaka naatha omkara
[With the sound of the drum, the Lord of the Omkara]
Damaka damaka damaka koti samhaara
[With the beating sound, the destroyer of millions]
He damaka damaka damaka naatha omkara
[With the sound of the drum, the Lord of the Omkara]
Dhuma dhama dhushithanga samhaara
[Destroyer of the smoke-filled and polluted bodies]
He naga naga nayaka
[Oh leader of the serpents]
Naga rupa dayaka
[Giver of the serpent form]
Deva deva shankara shiva
[God of Gods, Shankara, Shiva]
He rama rama taraka
[Oh, the deliverer through the name of Rama]
Rama nama palaka
[The guardian of Rama's name]
Narasimha dharma rakshaka
[Protector of the righteousness of Narasimha]
Maha pancha bhuta sanchaka
[The mover of the five great elements]
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
Akhanda thaandavam hara hara maha dev
[The infinite cosmic dance, Hara Hara Mahadev]
Akhanda thaandavam om namah shivay
[The infinite cosmic dance, Om Namah Shivaya]
Shankara shankara shulapaani shekhara
[Shankara, the holder of the trident, the supreme one]
Sarvada shubhankara bho shambho
[Always causing auspiciousness, Oh Shambho]
Sadhu sangha rakshaka
[Protector of the assembly of sages]
Satya bhanga shikshaka
[Punisher of those who break the truth]
Antharanga veekshaka bho shambho
[Observer of the inner self, Oh Shambho]
Kinkara shubhankara drohina layankara
[Auspicious to servants, destroyer of traitors]
Sarvada jayankara he shambho
[Always victorious, Oh Shambho]
Nirvikalpa dayaka
[Giver of the unwavering state]
Nitya satya sayaka
[The arrow of eternal truth]
Nirgunabdi nayaka he shambho
[Leader of the ocean of attribute-less-ness, Oh Shambho]
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
He kanda chanda chanditha
[Oh fierce one who chops evil]
Chanda yoga manditha
[Adorned with fierce yoga]
Chanda veera thaandavaala ranjitha
[Pleased by the fierce and heroic dance]
Ey veda veda vanditha
[Worshipped by the Vedas]
Vedamula vardhita
[Flourished through the Vedas]
Janda janda jandavala garjitha
[Roaring like the fluttering of flags]
Linga linga shambhu linga eeshwara
[Lord of the Linga, Shambhu, the supreme Lord]
Ganga leela rangarinchu shankara
[Shankara who plays with the flow of the Ganges]
He kala kala kala kantha eeshwara
[Oh Lord of time, the one who ends death itself]
Kasi natha he shiva shubhankara
[Lord of Kasi, Oh Shiva, the auspicious one]
He damaka damaka damaka naatha omkara
[With the sound of the drum, the Lord of the Omkara]
Damaka damaka damaka koti samhaara
[With the beating sound, the destroyer of millions]
He damaka damaka damaka naatha omkara
[With the sound of the drum, the Lord of the Omkara]
Dhuma dhama dhushithanga samhaara
[Destroyer of the smoke-filled and polluted bodies]
He naga naga nayaka
[Oh leader of the serpents]
Naga rupa dayaka
[Giver of the serpent form]
Deva deva shankara shiva
[God of Gods, Shankara, Shiva]
He ghora ghora nashaka
[Oh destroyer of the terrible]
Gora paapa chushaka
[Absorber of terrible sins]
Hindu sindhu dhara vahaka
[Carrier of the flow of the Indus/Hindu tradition]
Maha pancha bhuta sanchaka
[The mover of the five great elements]
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
He dushta shikshaka.. shishta rakshaka..
[Oh punisher of the wicked, protector of the disciplined]
Dharma bhukshuka..
[Hungry for righteousness]
He bhagna chushaka... bhasma kshayaka
[Oh absorber of the broken, destroyer to ash]
Bhadra hasuka...
[One with a protective smile]
He dharma palaka.. kala ketika
[Oh guardian of Dharma, the flag of time]
Sutra nayaka..
[The leader of the thread of destiny]
He ugra shushaka.. nigra poshaka
[Oh one who dries up the fierce, nourisher of the restrained]
Nitya nandaka..
[Always blissful]
Akhanda thaandavam
[The infinite cosmic dance]
🎵 END OF LYRICS 🎵
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who sang “The Thaandavam”?
The song is sung by Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher, and Deepak Blue.
Who wrote the lyrics of the song?
The lyrics are written by Kalyan Chakravarthy.
Who composed and arranged the music?
Music is composed, programmed, and arranged by Thaman S.
Who handled the EDM and beat production?
The EDM and beat work is done by Beyond Sound (T).
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