malai
மலைMountain, hill; often part of a place name.
Meaning
Malai refers to a mountain or a hill. It frequently appears in lyrics describing the power of deities, such as Murugan shattering mountains, or as part of sacred place names like Swami Malai, a famous abode of Murugan. It can also metaphorically represent obstacles or powerful entities.
In the songs
Solla ariya swami malai vami malai amme amme
Oh mother, the indescribable Swami Malai and Vami Malai are ours.
Solla Ariya Swami Malai · Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar
kadal kiziya malai muriya varumurugan arul petru gathiyathu peralaam
By obtaining the grace of Muruga, who comes splitting the ocean and shattering the mountains, one can attain salvation.
Vinaiyara Vel Vangum · Traditional
kadal kiziya malai muriya varumurugan arul petru gathiyathu peralaam
By obtaining the grace of Muruga, who comes splitting the ocean and shattering the mountains, one can attain salvation.
Vinaiyara Vel Vangum · Traditional
Ayan malai neekkiya aadhi sivan thannaiye anbudan manantha sakthiye
You lovingly married the primordial Shiva, setting aside Brahma and Vishnu
Yarukkum Adangatha Neeli · Unknown