# Madhi Sudi: Tamil Shiva Hymns — In Thirumurai and Thiruppugazh

> Contemporary Tamil devotional hymns with ancient musical patterns and rhythmic complexity. (iPhone/iPad app by Suriya Narayanan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madhi-sudi-tamil-shiva-hymns/id6783207109 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Suriya Narayanan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783207111)
- Category: Reference, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madhi-sudi-tamil-shiva-hymns/id6783207109/reviews.md

## What is Madhi Sudi?

Experience a new generation of Tamil Shiva (Siva) devotional music — also searchable as MadhiSudi — inspired by the ancient traditions of Thirumurai and Thiruppugazh.
 
Madhi Sudi brings you an entirely original collection of contemporary Tamil hymns composed from 2006 onwards, honoring the authentic Pann-based musical patterns and complex Chanda-Thalam rhythms that define our sacred heritage. For those who love the Thevaram hymns of Sambandar, Appar, and Sundarar, Thiruvasagam hymns of Manicka Vasagar, Thiruppugazh songs of Arunagiri Nathar, and the Padhigam structure of traditional Tamil Shaiva worship, Madhi Sudi offers new devotional poetry composed in that same spirit.
 
Key Features:
* Curated Collection: Access a growing library of original, soul-stirring Tamil devotional poems dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan.
* Authentic Structure: Immerse yourself in works that adhere to the revolutionary rhythmic structures of Thiruppugazh and the traditional melodies of Thirumurai.
* User-Friendly Interface: Read and listen to these hymns with a clean, distraction-free design built for deep reflection.
* Bilingual Support: Easily toggle between English and Tamil.
* Comprehensive cross-reference to related Thirumurai and Thiruppugazh songs, with easy navigation between them.
* Comprehensive search to find songs by specific temple, Thirumurai and lyrics phrases.
* Read author's commentaries on the hymns to understand their meaning, relations to Thirumurai and/or Thiruppugazh, and heritage.
* High quality, professional audio.
* Curated Playlists for specific temples, festivals and other collections, updated often.
* Personal playlists, created from curated playlists.
* Full Fidelity Now Playing screen to read lyrics while listening to playlists.
* Shuffle and Repeat functions.
* Integrated media controls in the lock screen with custom artwork.
* Listen Offline: Songs cache automatically as you play them, so you can enjoy your favorite hymns anytime — no connection required.
 
About the Literature:
Madhi Sudi is contemporary Tamil devotional literature that bridges the gap between modern expression and ancient Shiva and Murugan worship. Thirumurai (including the Thevaram and Thiruvasagam) and Thiruppugazh are the pillars of the Saivite tradition; our compositions pay homage to these pillars by maintaining the musical integrity and rhythmic complexity that have made them sacred for centuries.
 
We are honored to share this divine, soul-stirring Tamil devotional literature with the global community.
 
Download Madhi Sudi (MadhiSudi) today and bring the tradition of Pann-based Tamil Shiva devotional music into your daily life.

## Key features

- Offline listening
- Lock screen controls
- Multi-way hymn search
- Scholarly cross-references
- Author's notes
- Adjustable text size
- Bilingual support

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madhi-sudi-tamil-shiva-hymns/id6783207109/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A Modern Thirumurai for the Digital Age

*2026-08-18*

Madhi Sudi is much more than a mobile app—it is a beautiful spiritual and literary experience. The app is thoughtfully designed, easy to navigate, and presents each hymn in a way that allows the listener to appreciate both its poetic richness and its devotional depth. Whether you are a lifelong student of Tamil literature or someone discovering these compositions for the first time, the app makes the experience both accessible and inspiring.

Kudos to Mr. Subramanian, the gifted poet behind these beautiful compositions, for enriching Tamil devotional literature with such inspiring works. . Every verse is crafted with remarkable elegance, rich imagery, and profound devotion. The poems possess a natural lyrical flow while conveying deep philosophical and spiritual ideas with clarity and grace. As I listened to these hymns, I was reminded of the devotional intensity and poetic brilliance found in the sacred hymns of Thirugnana Sambandar. 

The musical presentation elevates the experience even further. Bhavya Hari's singing is simply exquisite. Her voice combines technical precision with deep emotional expression, allowing every syllable of the Tamil poetry to be heard clearly while preserving its musical beauty. She sings not merely with skill but with evident devotion, drawing the listener into the meaning and spirit of each hymn. The clarity of her pronunciation and the warmth of her voice make these compositions a joy to hear repeatedly.

The developer Suriya Narayanan also deserves special recognition for creating an app that offers a polished modern user experience. Everything—from the organization of the hymns to the smooth interface—reflects careful thought and genuine passion.

Congratulations to everyone involved in creating Madhi Sudi. This app is a wonderful contribution to Tamil literature, devotional music, and Saivite culture. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who appreciates beautiful Tamil poetry, soulful music, and the enduring spiritual legacy of our great literary tradition.

A Beautiful App Made Even Better — Update after  using the latest version

I had previously written about how much I enjoyed Madhi Sudi, and I am delighted to update my review after experiencing the latest version. Madhi Sudi was already much more than a mobile app—it was a beautiful spiritual, literary, and musical experience. With the latest enhancements, it has become even more enjoyable and useful.

I was thinking how good it would be if an audio playlist feature is added to this app so that users could enjoy these wonderful compositions continuously, particularly while driving, walking, exercising, or simply relaxing. I was therefore extremely pleased to see a playlist feature incorporated into the new version so quickly. It is refreshing to see a developer not only listen carefully to users but also act promptly on their suggestions. My sincere congratulations and appreciation to Suriya Narayanan for this responsiveness and for his continued commitment to improving the app.

I also particularly appreciate the display of the raga and thalam for the songs in the new version of the app. This is an excellent and thoughtful feature. For listeners with an interest in Carnatic music, knowing the raga and thalam adds another dimension to the listening experience and helps them appreciate the musical structure underlying each composition. For those who are learning Carnatic music, it can also be educational, encouraging them to recognize different ragas and rhythmic patterns as they listen. Even for listeners without formal musical training, this information provides useful context and may inspire them to learn more about the rich musical tradition in which these songs are presented.

**Developer response:** Thank you for an incredibly detailed review and very kind words.  Much appreciate.  Enjoy the app!

### 5/5 — All -in -one App

*2026-08-12*

This is a collective set of spiritual songs  stored in a library of tamil hymns. The app’s speciality is its ability to navigate and read the lyrics in tamil.
audio files are additional features that allow users to access all the content. 
Overall, this app has more functionality than most of its competitors.

**Developer response:** Thank you!  Enjoy the App!

### 5/5 — App versatility

*2026-08-09*

The app contains hymns on Shiva by V Subramanian. The app contains audio to follow along. Also has the songs without explanation to sing along or tune. The song has notes audio, and very good search capabilities

**Developer response:** Thank you!  Enjoy the App!

### 5/5 — Thirumuruai learning for 21st century

*2026-08-03*

Thank you Surya Sir for taking this initiative to bring Subramanian (Siva Siva) Sir’s works and pathigams to the digital age. The app is thoughtfully curated providing easy ability to find pathigams and not only that but also play several of them by different artists on demand. A great companion for interested audience while on the road without the need to search for pathigams on YouTube. 

Thank you for including easy references and original books meanings etc where applicable. 

May more and more singers contribute to singing several of these pathigams in the desired Pann and be uploaded here to serve as a guiding path for generations to come. 

Namaskarams

**Developer response:** Thank you!  Continue to enjoy the App!

### 5/5 — A must downloadable app!

*2026-08-01*

Amazing app, easy to navigate, learn the pathigam and listen to the singing !

**Developer response:** Thank you!  Enjoy the App!

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2026-08-01*

A masterpiece for Tamil devotional literature and music. Seamless bridge between scared tradition and modern design. This is a practical and meaningful app that can be easily incorporated to daily spirituality. Nice functionality! Would highly recommend downloading this app!

### 5/5 — Exceptional Devotional Experience

*2026-07-29*

This beautiful app presents the divine verses composed by Sri V. Subramanian, rendered in the melodious voice of Mrs. Bhavya Hari.

Whether you are searching for a temple, a word in a hymn, or a specific verse number, the app retrieves the information instantly. 

My heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Suriya Narayanan for developing such a thoughtfully designed and super navigable application.

For devotees of Siva who delight in immersing themselves in Thevaram-inspired music, this app is a true joy. May this noble endeavor continue to expand and serve countless devotees for years to come.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words.  Enjoy the app!

### 5/5 — A Modern Thirumurai for the Digital Age

*2026-07-27*

Madhi Sudi is much more than a mobile app—it is a beautiful spiritual and literary experience. The app is thoughtfully designed, easy to navigate, and presents each hymn in a way that allows the listener to appreciate both its poetic richness and its devotional depth. Whether you are a lifelong student of Tamil literature or someone discovering these compositions for the first time, the app makes the experience both accessible and inspiring.

Kudos to Mr. Subramanian, the gifted poet behind these beautiful compositions, for enriching Tamil devotional literature with such inspiring works. . Every verse is crafted with remarkable elegance, rich imagery, and profound devotion. The poems possess a natural lyrical flow while conveying deep philosophical and spiritual ideas with clarity and grace. As I listened to these hymns, I was reminded of the devotional intensity and poetic brilliance found in the sacred hymns of Thirugnana Sambandar. 

The musical presentation elevates the experience even further. Bhavya Hari's singing is simply exquisite. Her voice combines technical precision with deep emotional expression, allowing every syllable of the Tamil poetry to be heard clearly while preserving its musical beauty. She sings not merely with skill but with evident devotion, drawing the listener into the meaning and spirit of each hymn. The clarity of her pronunciation and the warmth of her voice make these compositions a joy to hear repeatedly.

The developer Suriya Narayanan also deserves special recognition for creating an app that offers a polished modern user experience. Everything—from the organization of the hymns to the smooth interface—reflects careful thought and genuine passion.

Congratulations to everyone involved in creating Madhi Sudi. This app is a wonderful contribution to Tamil literature, devotional music, and Saivite culture. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who appreciates beautiful Tamil poetry, soulful music, and the enduring spiritual legacy of our great literary tradition.

**Developer response:** Thank you for an incredibly detailed review and very kind words.  Much appreciate.  Enjoy the app!

## Frequently asked questions about Madhi Sudi

### What is Madhi Sudi?

Madhi Sudi offers a collection of contemporary Tamil devotional hymns inspired by ancient traditions like Thirumurai and Thiruppugazh. It focuses on authentic musical patterns and rhythmic complexity.

### Can I listen to Madhi Sudi offline?

Yes, Madhi Sudi allows offline listening. Songs automatically cache as you play them, so you can enjoy your favorite hymns without an internet connection.

### How can I find hymns in Madhi Sudi?

You can find hymns in Madhi Sudi in three ways: by searching for a temple or place, by searching within the lyrics, or by looking up a specific Thirumurai or Thiruppugazh number.

### Does Madhi Sudi offer bilingual support?

Yes, Madhi Sudi provides bilingual support, allowing you to easily toggle between English and Tamil. This helps in fully grasping the meaning of every verse.

### What kind of musical traditions does Madhi Sudi follow?

Madhi Sudi compositions honor authentic Pann-based musical patterns and complex Chanda-Thalam rhythms, which are defining characteristics of sacred Tamil heritage.

### Is Madhi Sudi suitable for all ages?

Madhi Sudi has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in devotional content.

### How often is Madhi Sudi updated?

Madhi Sudi was last updated on July 27, 2026, with version 1.5.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### Does Madhi Sudi have ads?

No, Madhi Sudi does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application without any ads.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.8.0 — 2026-08-17

This version emphasizes the audio functions.  Complete playlists support, making the app into a full audio player.  Curated playlists based on different temples and festivals.  Users can design their own playlists from the curated playlists and by adding, removing additional songs based on their interest. Shuffle and Repeat functions for an enjoyable audio experience. Audio controls are integrated into the lock screen for ease of use.   Filter playlists and songs based on Temple, Festival and Curated collections.   Songs are cached for offline listening experience.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-07-27

No release notes.

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