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umai

உமை
Tamil

Uma, the divine Mother, consort of Shiva.

Lyrics

Meaning

Uma is a Hindu goddess, a manifestation of Parvati. In lyrics, she appears as a powerful divine mother figure, often as the consort of Shiva, and is praised for her strength and wisdom.

In the songs

  • Naanangal aay neenindray, paadhiyum annai umai

    You stood as the embodiment of sound, with Mother Uma as your half

    Aadal Nayagan · Madurai R. Muralidharan

  • Parul parabrammathai adakkiya thaaye umai padum vedangalakum ariyatha maye

    O Mother who subdued the Supreme Brahman on earth, O illusion unknown even to the Vedas that sing of you

    Yarukkum Adangatha Neeli · Unknown

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 2 songs.

  • Aadal Nayagan

    Madurai R. Muralidharan

    appears in 1 line

  • Yarukkum Adangatha Neeli

    Unknown

    appears in 1 line

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