paada
Foot, feet; to sing, to chant.
Meaning
This romanization represents two distinct words. As a noun, it refers to the feet of a deity, often worshipped or adorned with anklets, appearing in devotional lyrics. As a verb, it signifies the act of singing or chanting, often describing celestial beings or musical performances.
In the songs
Nandhi mirudhangam adhu thom thari ena vinnavarudan paada
As Nandi plays the Mridangam sounding 'thom thari' and the celestials sing along
Aadal Nayagan · Madurai R. Muralidharan
Jana sakala surasura sannutha paada kinkini jham jham
The feet praised by all people, devas, and asuras, with tinkling anklets sounding 'jham jham'
Brahmandagalodeya (Kande Na Natarajana) · Traditional
daanavana muni jana sakala sura asura sannutha paada
Whose feet are worshipped by demons, sages, and all gods and asuras.
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional