The song is typically an invocation to Lord Ayyappan (also known as Manikandan), the presiding deity of the Sabarimala Temple. It praises the deity as the bringer of light and the remover of obstacles. The song blends traditional lyrical depth with a melody that evokes a sense of peace and spiritual longing.
The full lyrics, including all three Charanams detailing the offering of auspiciousness (Mangalam) to Lord Ganesha, and their complete English translation can be found in the linked sources.
Shree vasudevaya mangalam. (Repeat) Mangalamani mangalamani mangalamani mangalam, Shree sankarshnaya mangalam. Mangalamani mangalamani mangalamani mangalam, Shree pradyumnaya mangalam. Mangalamani mangalamani mangalamani mangalam, Shree aniruddhaya mangalam. [Continue with: Narayana, Madhava, Vamana, Trivikrama, Padmanabha, Damodhara] Sakala mangala moolam shree mahalakshmi mangalam.
