The sacred ash is the technique, it is the essence of religion,
Here are the verses of the hymn in English transliteration. It is traditionally recited with a specific meter. manthiramavathu neeru thevaram lyrics in english link
"Manthiramavathu neeru, mathiyathavathu neeru, Santhathamum punai tholgal, samayaththukku neerai allal Vera gathi yavum kaneer." The sacred ash is the technique, it is
: The hymn specifically honors Lord Shiva of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple (referred to as Thiru Aalavayan ). Resources and Full Lyrics The sacred ash is the technique