Harivarasanam హరివరాసనం (అయ్యప్ప శయన హారతి)
Introduction to Harivarasanam
Harivarasanam (హరివరాసనం) is the beloved Ayyappa Sayana Harati — the sacred lullaby sung to Lord Ayyappa as the very last hymn each night at the Sabarimala temple, just before the sanctum lamps are dimmed and the shrine doors are closed. As the words fill the hills, the Lord is gently laid to rest for the night.
Ayyappa — known as Hariharaputra or Manikanta, the son of Lord Vishnu (Hari) and Lord Shiva (Hara) — is worshipped with immense devotion across South India, including a vast number of devotees from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana who undertake the 41-day Ayyappa deeksha and the pilgrimage to Sabarimala with the chant of “Swamiye Sharanam Ayyappa.”
This page presents the complete Harivarasanam in Telugu script with English transliteration — all eight verses along with the “Sharanam Ayyappa” refrain — so devotees can chant this tender hymn of surrender at their own home shrine.
Harivarasanam: Telugu & English Lyrics
॥ హరివరాసనం (అయ్యప్ప శయన హారతి) ॥
హరివరాసనం విశ్వమోహనం - హరిదధీశ్వరం ఆరాధ్యపాదుకం |
అరివిమర్ధనం నిత్యనర్తనం - హరిహరాత్మజం దేవమాశ్రయే || (1)
శరణం అయ్యప్పా - స్వామి శరణం అయ్యప్పా |
శరణం అయ్యప్పా - స్వామి శరణం అయ్యప్పా || (భజన - కోరస్)
శరణకీర్తనం శక్తమానసం - భరణలోలుపం నర్తనాలసం |
అరుణభాసురం భూతనాయకం - హరిహరాత్మజం దేవమాశ్రయే || (2)
ప్రణయసత్యకం ప్రాణనాయకం - ప్రణతకల్పకం సుప్రభాంచితం |
ప్రణవమనీద్రం కీర్తనప్రియం - హరిహరాత్మజం దేవమాశ్రయే || (3)
తురగవాహనం సుందరాననం - వరగధాయుధం వేదవర్ణితం |
గురుకృపాకరం కీర్తనప్రియం - హరిహరాత్మజం దేవమాశ్రయే || (4)
త్రిభువనార్చితం దేవతాత్మకం - త్రినయనం ప్రభుం దివ్యదేశికం |
త్రిదశపూజితం చింతితప్రదం - హరిహరాత్మజం దేవమాశ్రయే || (5)
భవభయాపహం భావుకావహం - భువనమోహనం భూతిభూషణం |
ధవళవాహనం దివ్యవారణం - హరిహరాత్మజం దేవమాశ్రయే || (6)
కళమృదుస్మితం సుందరాననం - కలభకోమలం గాత్రమోహనం |
కలభకేసరి వాజివాహనం - హరిహరాత్మజం దేవమాశ్రయే || (7)
శ్రితజనప్రియం చింతితప్రదం - శృతివిభూషణం సాధుజీవనం |
శృతిమనోహరం గీతలాలసం - హరిహరాత్మజం దేవమాశ్రయే || (8)
శరణం అయ్యప్పా - స్వామి శరణం అయ్యప్పా |
శరణం అయ్యప్పా - స్వామి శరణం అయ్యప్పా || (భజన - కోరస్)
|| Harivarasanam (Ayyappa Sayana Harati) ||
Harivarasanam Vishvamohanam - Haridadhishvaram Aradhyapadukam |
Arivimardhanam Nityanartanam - Hariharatmajam Devamashraye || (1)
Sharanam Ayyappa - Svami Sharanam Ayyappa |
Sharanam Ayyappa - Svami Sharanam Ayyappa || (bhajana - Koras)
Sharanakirtanam Shaktamanasam - Bharanalolupam Nartanalasam |
Arunabhasuram Bhutanayakam - Hariharatmajam Devamashraye || (2)
Pranayasatyakam Prananayakam - Pranatakalpakam Suprabhanchitam |
Pranavamanidram Kirtanapriyam - Hariharatmajam Devamashraye || (3)
Turagavahanam Sundarananam - Varagadhayudham Vedavarnitam |
Gurukripakaram Kirtanapriyam - Hariharatmajam Devamashraye || (4)
Tribhuvanarchitam Devatatmakam - Trinayanam Prabhum Divyadeshikam |
Tridashapujitam Chintitapradam - Hariharatmajam Devamashraye || (5)
Bhavabhayapaham Bhavukavaham - Bhuvanamohanam Bhutibhushanam |
Dhavalavahanam Divyavaranam - Hariharatmajam Devamashraye || (6)
Kalamridusmitam Sundarananam - Kalabhakomalam Gatramohanam |
Kalabhakesari Vajivahanam - Hariharatmajam Devamashraye || (7)
Shritajanapriyam Chintitapradam - Shritivibhushanam Sadhujivanam |
Shritimanoharam Gitalalasam - Hariharatmajam Devamashraye || (8)
Sharanam Ayyappa - Svami Sharanam Ayyappa |
Sharanam Ayyappa - Svami Sharanam Ayyappa || (bhajana - Koras)
Significance of Harivarasanam
The eight verses of Harivarasanam are a garland of the Lord’s glories — describing Ayyappa as the enchanter of the universe (vishvamohanam), the destroyer of foes (arivimardanam), the ever-dancing one (nityanartanam), and again and again as Hariharatmajam Devamashraye — “I take refuge in the Lord, the son of Hari and Hara.”
Sung as the closing hymn of the day, Harivarasanam is a prayer of complete surrender — an offering of love as the devotee bids the Lord goodnight, seeking his refuge and grace until the dawn.
Benefits of Chanting Harivarasanam
- Refuge in the Lord: A prayer of surrender to Ayyappa, the giver of protection and grace
- Peace at Day’s End: Traditionally sung at night, it brings calm and a restful heart
- Deepens Devotion: Central to the Ayyappa deeksha and Sabarimala pilgrimage
- Removes Fear: Invokes the Lord’s protection against fear and negativity
- Unites Hari and Hara: Worships the harmony of Vishnu and Shiva in one divine form
How to Chant Harivarasanam
- Traditionally chanted at night, as the final prayer before sleep
- Sing softly and with devotion — Harivarasanam is a gentle lullaby of surrender
- Especially meaningful during the Ayyappa deeksha (the 41-day vratam)
- Begin and end with “Swamiye Sharanam Ayyappa”
- Beginners may follow the English transliteration and learn the melody gradually
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harivarasanam?
Harivarasanam is the sacred lullaby (Sayana Harati) sung to Lord Ayyappa as the final hymn each night at the Sabarimala temple, before the shrine is closed for the night. Its eight verses praise Ayyappa as Hariharaputra — the son of Hari (Vishnu) and Hara (Shiva).
When is Harivarasanam sung?
At Sabarimala, Harivarasanam is sung as the very last hymn of the day, just before the sanctum lamps are dimmed and the temple doors are closed for the night. Devotees at home also chant it at night as a prayer before sleep.
What does Hariharatmajam mean?
Hariharatmajam means “the son of Hari and Hara” — that is, Lord Ayyappa, born of Lord Vishnu (Hari) and Lord Shiva (Hara). This refrain closes several verses of the Harivarasanam, expressing refuge in the Lord who unites the two great deities.
Is Harivarasanam available in Telugu script?
Yes. This page presents the complete Harivarasanam in Telugu script (తెలుగు) along with English transliteration, so Telugu-speaking Ayyappa devotees and beginners alike can chant it easily.