mayileri
மயிலேறிRiding the peacock.
Meaning
This phrase describes the action of riding a peacock. In Indian classical dance lyrics, it invariably refers to Lord Muruga (Kartikeya or Skanda), whose divine vehicle is a peacock. It appears in devotional songs praising Muruga, highlighting his iconic association with the bird.
In the songs
Mayileri vilaiyaadi thiruvaaga thavazhnthuyarnthavan
The one who plays riding the peacock, crawling beautifully and rising high.
Sutri Varuguthu Vel · Madurai R. Muralidharan
Mayileri vilaiyaadi thiruvaaga thavazhnthuyarnthavan
The one who plays riding the peacock, crawling beautifully and rising high.
Sutri Varuguthu Vel · Madurai R. Muralidharan
kaanam mayileri kailayam thannai suzhalavarum ilayavanai thozhuvaar thaalavidham paramudayavar
Those who worship the young Lord who circumambulated Kailasa riding His peacock will attain the supreme state.
Vinaiyara Vel Vangum · Traditional
kaanam mayileri kailayam thannai suzhalavarum ilayavanai thozhuvaar thaalavidham paramudayavar
Those who worship the young Lord who circumambulated Kailasa riding His peacock will attain the supreme state.
Vinaiyara Vel Vangum · Traditional