saravana
शरवणA mythical lake or pond of reeds
Meaning
Saravana refers to the mythical lake or pond of reeds where Lord Muruga (Kartikeya) was born. In lyrics, it frequently appears as part of the epithet 'Saravanabhava,' meaning 'born in Saravana,' directly identifying the deity. This word is central to Muruga's origin story.
In the songs
Saravana bhava guha shanmuganai azhaithu varuvai nee thozhi
Oh friend, please bring Saravanabhava, Guha, Shanmuga to me.
Nadanai Kandayo Sakhi · Traditional
Saravana bhava guhan azhagan azhagan azhagan
Lord Guhan, born in the Saravana lake, is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
Sutri Varuguthu Vel · Madurai R. Muralidharan
Saravana bhava guhan azhagan azhagan azhagan
Lord Guhan, born in the Saravana lake, is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
Sutri Varuguthu Vel · Madurai R. Muralidharan
Saravana bhava guhan azhagan azhagan azhagan
Lord Guhan, born in the Saravana lake, is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
Sutri Varuguthu Vel · Madurai R. Muralidharan