pazhani
பழனிA sacred mountain and pilgrimage site.
Meaning
Pazhani is the name of a sacred mountain and pilgrimage town in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a prominent abode of Lord Muruga, and dancers encounter this word in lyrics that invoke the deity or describe his sacred dwelling places. It often appears in conjunction with "malai" (mountain).
In the songs
Kozhunanukkuk kaani malai pazhani malai amme amme
The mountain belonging to our Lord, the Pazhani mountain, oh mother.
Solla Ariya Swami Malai · Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar
Pazhani malai amme amme
The Pazhani mountain, oh mother.
Solla Ariya Swami Malai · Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar
Paramar thirukkooda malai pazhani malai amme amme
The Lord's Thirukkooda mountain and Pazhani mountain, oh mother.
Solla Ariya Swami Malai · Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar
Sri ongum pazhani malai velavane
O Lord of the Vel, residing in the auspicious and high Pazhani mountain
Vasalil Vandha Vagai Edhaiya · Traditional