Viruttam (Thiruvasagam) followed by Idathu Padam Thooki - Khamas

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Paal Ninainthu Oottum is a profound spiritual verse from the Thiruvasagam, composed by the 9th-century saint-poet Manickavasagar. It belongs to the section titled "Piditha Pathu" (The Ten Decades of Grasping), where the devotee describes holding onto Lord Shiva firmly. The poet compares Lord Shiva's compassion to that of a mother who anticipates her baby's hunger and feeds them even before they cry.

Divine Love : Shiva's love is described as being "far greater" (Saala Parinthu) than even that maternal instinct.
Transformation: The verse describes a spiritual alchemy where the Lord melts the devotee’s flesh (ego/physicality), expands the inner light of wisdom, and showers an everlasting honey-like bliss (Ulaappila Anantham).
The "Grip": After realizing that this divine treasure was surrounding him all along, the poet declares that he has "caught" the Lord firmly (Sikkena Pidithen) and asks playfully, "Now, where can You go?".

In Hindu philosophy and the iconography of Nataraja, the lifted left foot represents Anugraha (Grace) and Moksha (Salvation/Liberation). By lifting this foot, Shiva offers refuge to the souls trapped in the material world, while his right foot tramples the demon Apasmara, representing the suppression of ignorance. "Idathu Padam Thooki" is a celebrated Tamil Carnatic composition (a poetic tribute to the cosmic dance of Lord Nataraja at Chidambaram) by Papanasam Sivan. It is set in Raga Khamas and Adi Tala. The singer urges the human mind to surrender to the Lord who dances with his left foot lifted. Shiva is described with a crescent moon in his hair, a tiger skin around his waist, and a hooded snake swaying as he moves. The dance is set to the sound of golden anklets jingling ("Galir Galir") and the beat of the mridangam drum played by Lord Vishnu. Sages Vyagrapada and Patanjali watch in ecstasy while the crowd chants "Jaya Jaya". The song captures the Ananda Tandava (Dance of Bliss) performed by Shiva in the golden hall of Chidambaram.

Philosophical Symbolism
In Hindu iconography, every element of this pose has a specific meaning:
Lifted Left Foot: Represents Kutila-shakti or Anugraha (Revealing Grace). It is the symbol of Moksha (liberation), offering refuge and eternal bliss to the soul.
Planted Right Foot: Symbolizes Tirodhana (Obscuring Grace). It treads upon the demon Apasmara, who represents ignorance, ego, and worldly attachment.
The Smile: Despite the vigorous and destructive nature of the cosmic dance, Shiva maintains a gentle smile (Punnakai), signifying his neutral, balanced state and absolute peace amidst universal flux.

Venue - Ernakulam Shiva Temple (Ernakulathappan Temple Festival 2025)
Date - 9th February 2025
Accompanists :
Violin - Thiruvizha Viju S Anand
Mridangam - Kripal Sairam
Ghatam - Trivandrum Rajesh