Sivapuranam Spb -

While SPB is famously known for his countless film songs, his rendition of the Sivapuranam (a revered 10th-century hymn by Saint Manickavasagar) is a profound piece of devotional music.

Thiruchitrambalam Thiruchitrambalam Thiruchitrambalam… (The sacred golden hall of Lord Nataraja) sivapuranam spb

Below is a tribute text, followed by a transliteration of the opening verses as SPB famously sang them. When you hear S. P. Balasubrahmanyam sing, you expect melody, emotion, and perfection. But when he sang the Sivapuranam , he wasn't just a singer—he was a devotee. While SPB is famously known for his countless

[The hymn continues describing Lord Shiva as the pure gold, the dancer, the lord of all creatures, and the destroyer of karma.] [The hymn continues describing Lord Shiva as the

Namasivaya Vazhga Nadan thal pani potri Nadan thal pani potri

It remains one of the most beloved renditions of the hymn, a sonic offering that proves why SPB was not just a singer, but a poet's voice for God. Here are the famous opening lines of the Sivapuranam in the style SPB popularized: