Ethiraj College Song Lyrics May 2026

Kadalin Aazhamum, Malarin Vaasamum Anbudan Kaarpom, Indha Alayathil Nermaiyum Thiyagamum, Pennudan Kalappom

Lyrics are based on the standard version taught at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai. Minor variations may exist based on the batch year (e.g., pre-2000 and post-2010 versions). Do you have a different version of the lyrics? Alumni are encouraged to share their batch’s variation in the comments below to preserve the oral history. ethiraj college song lyrics

During the COVID-19 lockdown, a virtual choir of 500+ alumni sang the from homes across the globe (USA, UK, Singapore, Australia) and posted it online, raising funds for underprivileged girl students. The comment section was flooded with emotional responses like "Tears rolling down... this song is my identity." Conclusion: More Than Just Words Finding the Ethiraj College song lyrics is easy—copy them from above. But understanding them is a rite of passage. The song is a contract between the college and the student: Ethiraj provides the Gnana Oli (light of knowledge), and the student promises to be a Penmai (woman) who radiates that light back into a dark world. Alumni are encouraged to share their batch’s variation

Thaaye, Thaaye, Ethiraj Nagar Thaaye Gnana Oli Veesu, Indha Mandhirathil Anbudan Koottu, Indha Penmani Thangam this song is my identity

| Incorrect (Often Misheard) | Correct Lyric | Meaning Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "Ethiraj Nagar Kaatrae " (Wind) | "Ethiraj Nagar Thaaye " (Mother) | Changes maternal protection to nature. | | " Guru Oli Veesu" (Guru's light) | " Gnana Oli Veesu" (Knowledge light) | Narrows the universal scope. | | " Ulagam Vellum" (Conquer world) | " Ulaginai Vellum" (Conquer the world) | Grammar variation but meaning retained. |