Aadungal Padungal
From Radhaiketra Kannan · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Radhaiketra Kannan1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aadungal paadungal | Dance and sing |
| Amman peril paattu paada koorungal ahaa | Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman, aha |
| Aadungal paadungal | Dance and sing |
| Amman peril paattu paada koorungal | Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman |
| Female | |
| Aththai ponnu vanthaalaa | Did the paternal aunt's daughter come? |
| Maman ponnu vanthaalaa | Did the maternal uncle's daughter come? |
| Entha ponnu vanthaalum | No matter which girl comes |
| Intha ponnu aavaalaa vaa vaa vaa vaa | Can she match this girl? Come, come, come, come |
| Haei haei haei | Hey hey hey |
| Female | |
| Aadungal paadungal | Dance and sing |
| Male :Amman peril paattu paada koorungal | Male: Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman |
| Chorus | |
| ………………… | ................ |
| Female | |
| Maangalyam yaraalae kungumam yaaraalae | By whom did the sacred thread come? By whom did the vermilion come? |
| Manjal vanthathaaralae thaayaalae | By whom did the turmeric arrive? By the Mother Goddess! |
| Male :Antha pakkam ponaalum | Male: Even if you go that way |
| Entha pakkam ponaalum | Or go this way |
| Annai potta saalaiyilthaan | Only on the path laid by the Mother Goddess |
| Pogonum vaazhonum | We must walk and live |
| Female | |
| Aaha ha | Aaha ha |
| Maangalyam yaaraalae kungumam yaaraalae | By whom did the sacred thread come? By whom did the vermilion come? |
| Manjal vanthathaaraalae thaayaalae thaayaalae | By whom did the turmeric arrive? By the Mother Goddess, by the Mother! |
| Male :Antha pakkam ponaalum | Male: Even if you go that way |
| Entha pakkam ponaalum | Or go this way |
| Annai potta saalaiyilthaan | Only on the path laid by the Mother Goddess |
| Pogonum vaazhonum | We must walk and live |
| Female | |
| Kann nirainja purushanaiyum avan thanthaa | He gave a husband who fills the heart and eyes |
| Male :Aahaa | Male: Aahaa |
| Female :Kann nirainja purushanaiyum avan thanthaa | Female: He gave a husband who fills the heart and eyes |
| Male :Ice vachu nice panni | Male: Buttering up and acting sweet |
| Kadhal panna iva vanthaa….aa…. | She has come to fall in love... aa... |
| Chorus | |
| Haei haei haei | Hey hey hey |
| Aadungal paadungal | Dance and sing |
| Amman peril paattu paada koorungal | Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman |
| Female | |
| Aasai irukku manasoda | There is desire in the mind |
| Anbu irukku kannoda | There is love in the eyes |
| Male :Hoi hoi | Male: Hoi hoi |
| Female :Paasam irkku nejoda | Female: There is affection in the heart |
| Poraathaa ponnu vaazha | Is this not enough for a girl to live well? |
| Female | |
| Aasai irukku manasoda | There is desire in the mind |
| Anbu irukku kannoda | There is love in the eyes |
| Paasam irkku nejoda | There is affection in the heart |
| Poraathaa ponnu vaazha | Is this not enough for a girl to live well? |
| Male | |
| Maman veettu maariyammaa | Goddess Mariyamma in uncle's house |
| Saami senja vaellaiyammaa | It is the work done by God, dear woman |
| Maman veettu maariyammaa | Goddess Mariyamma in uncle's house |
| Idhu saami senja vaellaiyammaa | This is the work done by God, dear woman |
| Kannukkullae nikkuthaadi | It stands before my eyes |
| Antha kaalam intha neram | That old time and this present moment |
| Female | |
| Katti katti pudichchathelaam vittu pochaa | Has all that hugging and holding gone away? |
| Ada katti katti pudichchathelaam vittu pochaa | Ah, has all that hugging and holding gone away? |
| Nee engae naan engae paaradi vaayaadi | Where are you, where am I, look here, talkative girl! |
| Chorus | |
| Haei haei haei | Hey hey hey |
| Aadungal paadungal | Dance and sing |
| Male :Adadaa | Male: Oh dear |
| Chorus :Amman peril paattu paada koorungal | Chorus: Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman |
| Chorus | |
| ………………. | ................ |
| Female | |
| Ammanoda arul venum | We need the grace of Goddess Amman |
| Aayulukku vara venum | We need a boon for longevity |
| Pon porulum perukonum | Gold and wealth should multiply |
| Sugamaaga pathamaaga | Pleasantly and gently |
| Male | |
| Bakthiyoda kettaalae | If asked with devotion |
| Aalli alli tharuvaalae | She will shower gifts in abundance |
| Sakthiyulla thaaithaanadi | She is the mother filled with power |
| Nam amma ponnammaa | Our mother, precious golden mother |
| Female | |
| Ammanoda arul venum | We need the grace of Goddess Amman |
| Aayulukku vara venum | We need a boon for longevity |
| Pon porulum perukonum | Gold and wealth should multiply |
| Sugamaaga pathamaaga | Pleasantly and gently |
| Male | |
| Bakthiyoda kettaalae | If asked with devotion |
| Aalli alli tharuvaalae | She will shower gifts in abundance |
| Sakthiyulla thaaithaanadi | She is the mother filled with power |
| Nam amma ponnammaa | Our mother, precious golden mother |
| Female | |
| Kannagikku thangachi naanthaanae | Am I not the younger sister of Kannagi? |
| Male :Ayyo | Male: Oh no! |
| Female :Kannagikku thangachi naanthaanae | Female: Am I not the younger sister of Kannagi? |
| En karpinai nee paarthaalae sarithaanae | Is it right for you to test my chastity? |
| Male | |
| Pona jenmam kannagi | In the previous birth, Kannagi |
| Intha jenmam ennaadi | What are you in this birth? |
| Haei haei haei | Hey hey hey |
| Chorus | |
| Aadungal paadungal | Dance and sing |
| Amman peril paattu paada koorungal s | Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman |
| Aadungal paadungal | Dance and sing |
| Amman peril paattu paada koorungal | Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman |
மற்றும் வாணி ஜெய்ராம்
Dance and sing
Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman, aha
Dance and sing
Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman
ஆடுங்கள் பாடுங்கள்
அம்மன் பேரில் பாட்டுப் பாடக் கூடுங்கள் ஆஹா
ஆடுங்கள் பாடுங்கள்
அம்மன் பேரில் பாட்டுப் பாடக் கூடுங்கள்
Did the paternal aunt's daughter come?
Did the maternal uncle's daughter come?
No matter which girl comes
Can she match this girl? Come, come, come, come
Hey hey hey
அத்தைப் பொண்ணு வந்தாளா
மாமன் பொண்ணு வந்தாளா
எந்தப் பொண்ணு வந்தாலும்
இந்தப் பொண்ணு ஆவாளா வா வா வா
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
Dance and sing
Male: Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman
ஆடுங்கள் பாடுங்கள்
அம்மன் பேரில் பாட்டுப் பாடக் கூடுங்கள்
................
.............................
By whom did the sacred thread come? By whom did the vermilion come?
By whom did the turmeric arrive? By the Mother Goddess!
Male: Even if you go that way
Or go this way
Only on the path laid by the Mother Goddess
We must walk and live
மாங்கல்யம் யாராலே குங்குமம் யாராலே
மஞ்சள் வந்ததாராலே தாயாலே தாயாலே
அந்தப் பக்கம் போனாலும்
எந்தப் பக்கம் போனாலும்
அன்னை போட்ட சாலையில்தான்
போகோணும் வாழோணும்......
Aaha ha
By whom did the sacred thread come? By whom did the vermilion come?
By whom did the turmeric arrive? By the Mother Goddess, by the Mother!
Male: Even if you go that way
Or go this way
Only on the path laid by the Mother Goddess
We must walk and live
ஆஹா ஹ
மாங்கல்யம் யாராலே குங்குமம் யாராலே
மஞ்சள் வந்ததாராலே தாயாலே தாயாலே
அந்தப் பக்கம் போனாலும்
எந்தப் பக்கம் போனாலும்
அன்னை போட்ட சாலையில்தான்
போகோணும் வாழோணும்......
He gave a husband who fills the heart and eyes
Male: Aahaa
Female: He gave a husband who fills the heart and eyes
Male: Buttering up and acting sweet
She has come to fall in love... aa...
கண் நிறைஞ்ச புருஷனையும் அவ தந்தா
ஆஹா
கண் நிறைஞ்ச புருஷனையும் அவ தந்தா
ஐசு வச்சு நைசு பண்ணி
காதல் பண்ண இவ வந்தா...ஆ....
Hey hey hey
Dance and sing
Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஆடுங்கள் பாடுங்கள்
அம்மன் பேரில் பாட்டுப் பாடக் கூடுங்கள்
There is desire in the mind
There is love in the eyes
Male: Hoi hoi
Female: There is affection in the heart
Is this not enough for a girl to live well?
ஆசை இருக்கு மனசோட
அன்பு இருக்கு கண்ணோட
ஹோய் ஹோய்
பாசம் இருக்கு நெஞ்சோட
போறாதா பொண்ணு வாழ
There is desire in the mind
There is love in the eyes
There is affection in the heart
Is this not enough for a girl to live well?
ஆசை இருக்கு மனசோட
அன்பு இருக்கு கண்ணோட
பாசம் இருக்கு நெஞ்சோட
போறாதா பொண்ணு வாழ
Goddess Mariyamma in uncle's house
It is the work done by God, dear woman
Goddess Mariyamma in uncle's house
This is the work done by God, dear woman
It stands before my eyes
That old time and this present moment
மாமன் வீட்டு மாரியம்மா
சாமி செஞ்ச வேலையம்மா
மாமன் வீட்டு மாரியம்மா
இது சாமி செஞ்ச வேலையம்மா
கண்ணுக்குள்ளே நிக்குதாடி
அந்த காலம் இந்த நேரம்
Has all that hugging and holding gone away?
Ah, has all that hugging and holding gone away?
Where are you, where am I, look here, talkative girl!
கட்டி கட்டி புடிச்சதெல்லாம் விட்டு போச்சா
அட கட்டி கட்டி புடிச்சதெல்லாம் விட்டு போச்சா
நீ எங்கே நான் எங்கே பாரடி வாயாடி
Hey hey hey
Dance and sing
Male: Oh dear
Chorus: Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஆடுங்கள் பாடுங்கள்
அடடா
குழு :
அம்மன் பேரில் பாட்டுப் பாடக் கூடுங்கள்
................
...............................
We need the grace of Goddess Amman
We need a boon for longevity
Gold and wealth should multiply
Pleasantly and gently
அம்மனோட அருள் வேணும்
ஆயுளுக்கு வர வேணும்
பொன் பொருளும் பெருகோணும்
சுகமாக பதமாக
If asked with devotion
She will shower gifts in abundance
She is the mother filled with power
Our mother, precious golden mother
பக்தியோட கேட்டாலே
அள்ளி அள்ளித் தருவாளே
சக்தியுள்ள தாய்தானடி
நம் அம்மா பொன்னம்மா
We need the grace of Goddess Amman
We need a boon for longevity
Gold and wealth should multiply
Pleasantly and gently
அம்மனோட அருள் வேணும்
ஆயுளுக்கு வர வேணும்
பொன் பொருளும் பெருகோணும்
சுகமாக பதமாக
If asked with devotion
She will shower gifts in abundance
She is the mother filled with power
Our mother, precious golden mother
பக்தியோட கேட்டாலே
அள்ளி அள்ளித் தருவாளே
சக்தியுள்ள தாய்தானடி
நம் அம்மா பொன்னம்மா
Am I not the younger sister of Kannagi?
Male: Oh no!
Female: Am I not the younger sister of Kannagi?
Is it right for you to test my chastity?
கண்ணகிக்கு தங்கச்சி நான்தானே
அய்யோ
கண்ணகிக்கு தங்கச்சி நான்தானே
என் கற்பினை நீ பார்த்தாலே சரிதானே
In the previous birth, Kannagi
What are you in this birth?
Hey hey hey
போன ஜென்மம் கண்ணகி
இந்த ஜென்மம் என்னாடி
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
Dance and sing
Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman
Dance and sing
Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman
ஆடுங்கள் பாடுங்கள்
அம்மன் பேரில் பாட்டுப் பாடக் கூடுங்கள்.........
ஆடுங்கள் பாடுங்கள்
அம்மன் பேரில் பாட்டுப் பாடக் கூடுங்கள்.........
Aadungal paadungal
Dance and sing
Amman peril paattu paada koorungal ahaa
Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman, aha
Aadungal paadungal
Dance and sing
Amman peril paattu paada koorungal
Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman
Aththai ponnu vanthaalaa
Did the paternal aunt's daughter come?
Maman ponnu vanthaalaa
Did the maternal uncle's daughter come?
Entha ponnu vanthaalum
No matter which girl comes
Intha ponnu aavaalaa vaa vaa vaa vaa
Can she match this girl? Come, come, come, come
Haei haei haei
Hey hey hey
Aadungal paadungal
Dance and sing
Male :Amman peril paattu paada koorungal
Male: Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman
…………………
................
Maangalyam yaraalae kungumam yaaraalae
By whom did the sacred thread come? By whom did the vermilion come?
Manjal vanthathaaralae thaayaalae
By whom did the turmeric arrive? By the Mother Goddess!
Male :Antha pakkam ponaalum
Male: Even if you go that way
Entha pakkam ponaalum
Or go this way
Annai potta saalaiyilthaan
Only on the path laid by the Mother Goddess
Pogonum vaazhonum
We must walk and live
Aaha ha
Aaha ha
Maangalyam yaaraalae kungumam yaaraalae
By whom did the sacred thread come? By whom did the vermilion come?
Manjal vanthathaaraalae thaayaalae thaayaalae
By whom did the turmeric arrive? By the Mother Goddess, by the Mother!
Male :Antha pakkam ponaalum
Male: Even if you go that way
Entha pakkam ponaalum
Or go this way
Annai potta saalaiyilthaan
Only on the path laid by the Mother Goddess
Pogonum vaazhonum
We must walk and live
Kann nirainja purushanaiyum avan thanthaa
He gave a husband who fills the heart and eyes
Male :Aahaa
Male: Aahaa
Female :Kann nirainja purushanaiyum avan thanthaa
Female: He gave a husband who fills the heart and eyes
Male :Ice vachu nice panni
Male: Buttering up and acting sweet
Kadhal panna iva vanthaa….aa….
She has come to fall in love... aa...
Haei haei haei
Hey hey hey
Aadungal paadungal
Dance and sing
Amman peril paattu paada koorungal
Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman
Aasai irukku manasoda
There is desire in the mind
Anbu irukku kannoda
There is love in the eyes
Male :Hoi hoi
Male: Hoi hoi
Female :Paasam irkku nejoda
Female: There is affection in the heart
Poraathaa ponnu vaazha
Is this not enough for a girl to live well?
Aasai irukku manasoda
There is desire in the mind
Anbu irukku kannoda
There is love in the eyes
Paasam irkku nejoda
There is affection in the heart
Poraathaa ponnu vaazha
Is this not enough for a girl to live well?
Maman veettu maariyammaa
Goddess Mariyamma in uncle's house
Saami senja vaellaiyammaa
It is the work done by God, dear woman
Maman veettu maariyammaa
Goddess Mariyamma in uncle's house
Idhu saami senja vaellaiyammaa
This is the work done by God, dear woman
Kannukkullae nikkuthaadi
It stands before my eyes
Antha kaalam intha neram
That old time and this present moment
Katti katti pudichchathelaam vittu pochaa
Has all that hugging and holding gone away?
Ada katti katti pudichchathelaam vittu pochaa
Ah, has all that hugging and holding gone away?
Nee engae naan engae paaradi vaayaadi
Where are you, where am I, look here, talkative girl!
Haei haei haei
Hey hey hey
Aadungal paadungal
Dance and sing
Male :Adadaa
Male: Oh dear
Chorus :Amman peril paattu paada koorungal
Chorus: Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman
……………….
................
Ammanoda arul venum
We need the grace of Goddess Amman
Aayulukku vara venum
We need a boon for longevity
Pon porulum perukonum
Gold and wealth should multiply
Sugamaaga pathamaaga
Pleasantly and gently
Bakthiyoda kettaalae
If asked with devotion
Aalli alli tharuvaalae
She will shower gifts in abundance
Sakthiyulla thaaithaanadi
She is the mother filled with power
Nam amma ponnammaa
Our mother, precious golden mother
Ammanoda arul venum
We need the grace of Goddess Amman
Aayulukku vara venum
We need a boon for longevity
Pon porulum perukonum
Gold and wealth should multiply
Sugamaaga pathamaaga
Pleasantly and gently
Bakthiyoda kettaalae
If asked with devotion
Aalli alli tharuvaalae
She will shower gifts in abundance
Sakthiyulla thaaithaanadi
She is the mother filled with power
Nam amma ponnammaa
Our mother, precious golden mother
Kannagikku thangachi naanthaanae
Am I not the younger sister of Kannagi?
Male :Ayyo
Male: Oh no!
Female :Kannagikku thangachi naanthaanae
Female: Am I not the younger sister of Kannagi?
En karpinai nee paarthaalae sarithaanae
Is it right for you to test my chastity?
Pona jenmam kannagi
In the previous birth, Kannagi
Intha jenmam ennaadi
What are you in this birth?
Haei haei haei
Hey hey hey
Aadungal paadungal
Dance and sing
Amman peril paattu paada koorungal s
Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman
Aadungal paadungal
Dance and sing
Amman peril paattu paada koorungal
Tell everyone to sing a song in praise of Goddess Amman
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic song from 'Radhaiketra Kannan' combines playful romantic banter with devotional praise to Goddess Amman (Mariyamma). The characters sing and dance during a festive, ritualistic atmosphere, honoring the Goddess for bestowing marital bliss, good fortune, and family prosperity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emoni / Rhyme
“Aasai irukku manasoda”
Rhyming structure with words like 'Aasai irukku manasoda / Anbu irukku kannoda / Paasam irukku nejoda' creating a melodic rhythm.
Repetition / Anaphora
“Aadungal paadungal”
Repeating 'Aadungal paadungal' at key section transitions as a festive refrain.
Cultural Allusion
“Kannagikku thangachi naanthaanae”
Refers to Kannagi, the legendary Tamil epic character known for her chastity and devotion, adding mythical resonance to the heroine's teasing.
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Trivia
The film 'Radhaiketra Kannan' (1978) stars Sivakumar and Jayachitra. Set to music by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this duet balances folk-style devotional elements with lively romantic bantering typical of 1970s Tamil cinema.
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