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maruganai

மருகனை
Tamil

Nephew

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Meaning

Maruganai means nephew. In Indian classical dance lyrics, this term frequently refers to deities who are nephews of Vishnu (also known as Thirumal or Hari). The provided lines specifically use it in reference to Ganesha, who is considered Vishnu's nephew through his mother Parvati.

In the songs

  • Hari thiru maruganai vighna vinaayaka

    The nephew of Lord Hari (Vishnu), the remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesha

    Ganapathi Kauthuvam · Traditional

  • Maruganai thirumaal thanai

    The nephew of Thirumal (Vishnu)...

    Velum Mayilanai · Unknown

  • Maruganai thirumaal thanai

    The nephew of Thirumal (Vishnu)...

    Velum Mayilanai · Unknown

  • maruganai tirumāl talai...

    ...the nephew of Lord Vishnu...

    Velum Mayilanai · Unknown

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 2 songs.

  • Ganapathi Kauthuvam

    Traditional

    appears in 1 line

  • Velum Mayilanai

    Unknown

    appears in 3 lines

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