thiru
திருDivine, sacred, auspicious, holy, revered
Meaning
Thiru is an honorific prefix meaning divine, sacred, or auspicious. Dancers encounter it attached to names of deities, their relatives, or sacred places and objects, signifying their revered status. It functions to elevate the noun it precedes, emphasizing its holiness or connection to the divine.
In the songs
Hari thiru maruganai vighna vinaayaka
The nephew of Lord Hari (Vishnu), the remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesha
Ganapathi Kauthuvam · Traditional
Hari thiru maruganai vighna vinaayaka
The nephew of Lord Hari (Vishnu), the remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesha
Ganapathi Kauthuvam · Traditional
Parmanin thiru kumaranai
The divine son of the Supreme Lord (Shiva)...
Velum Mayilanai · Unknown
Parmanin thiru kumaranai
The divine son of the Supreme Lord (Shiva)...
Velum Mayilanai · Unknown