People often ask us what the meaning of ‘Ambalam’ is

The word “Ambalam” has different meanings depending on the context (language, culture, and usage). Here are three prominent ones:

1. Tamil (Cultural / Artistic)

Ambalam (அம்பலம்) refers to a hall, stage, or public pavilion, often associated with performance, dance, or temple gatherings. In classical arts, it is connected with the Nataraja’s Chidambaram Ambalam (the cosmic dance hall of Shiva).

2. Malayalam (Kerala usage)

In Malayalam, Ambalam (അമ്പലം) means temple (a place of worship, especially for Hindus). For example: “Krishna Ambalam” = “Krishna Temple.”

3. The phrase “Ambala paduthuradu” (அம்பலப்படுத்துறது / அம்பலப்படுத்துவது) in Tamil means:To expose, reveal, or make something public – especially something that was hidden, secret, or kept private.

It comes from “Ambalam” = open/public place or stage.

So “Ambala paduthuradu” literally means “to bring it into the open space / to make it known to everyone.”