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Aaru Padai

From Mappillai (2011 film) · 2011

Lyricist
Viveka
Singers
Vijay Yesudas, Mukesh
Music director
Mani Sharma
Movie name
Mappillai (2011 film)
Movie release year
2011
Lyrics added on
16 May 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kodi malaigalilae Kodukkum malai endha malai Kongumani naatinilae Kuvizhndha malai andha malai Thedi vandhor illamellam Sezhikkum malai endha malai Dhevadhi devarellam Thedi varum marudhamalai Aaaahhhhaaa…. Marudhamalai marudhamalai Murugaa….
Aaru padai velmuruga Vaa vaa vaa Appanukku vaathiyarae Vaa vaa vaa Sutta pazham thandavanae Vaa vaa vaa Sooranayae vendravanae Vaa vaa vaa
Kanthanukku arogara Kumaranukku arogara Murganukku arogara Muthalvanukku arogara
Aaru padai velmuruga Vaa vaa vaa Appanukku vaathiyarae Vaa vaa vaa
Velanukku arogara Vel vel vettrivel Vettrivel muruganukku arogara
Koravar saathiyila Ponneduthu kaatti Puthumai seithaayae Puratchi deivom neethaanya
Ulagam emailla Paarthathelaam indru Modhalil vanthathu Un mayilthaan velaiyaa
Valapuram vallithaan Idappuram deivaana Kalakkura kantha Nee romba killaadi Ethireenga vanthaalae Idaiveli illama Panthaadum veeran neethaanappa
Kanthanukku arogara Kumaranukku arogara Murganukku arogara Muthalvanukku arogara
Aaru padai velmuruga Vaa vaa vaa Appanukku vaathiyarae Vaa vaa vaa
Pazhathai yaanai mugan Vaangikondathalae Pathari nindraayae Ethukku indha munkovam
Tamilar saamiyena Per edutha velaa Vanangi ninnaalea Kooduthaiyaa urchaagam
Ganapathi thumbikkai Unnidathil nambikkai Ethukkumae anjaatha Chutti payan nee Sivanukku pullathaan Manam romba vellathaan Unnoda paadham thaedivanthaen
Kanthanukku arogara Kumaranukku arogara Murganukku arogara Muthalvanukku arogara
Aaru padai velmuruga Vaa vaa vaa Appanukku vaathiyarae Vaa vaa vaa Sutta pazham thandavanae Vaa vaa vaa Sooranayae vendravanae Vaa vaa vaa
{Kanthanukku arogara Kumaranukku arogara Murganukku arogara Muthalvanukku arogara} (2)
Among millions of hills, which is the hill that gives? It is the hill nestled in the gem-like Kongu land! Which is the hill that brings prosperity to the homes of all who seek it? It is Marudhamalai, sought after by all the gods! Ah... Marudhamalai, Marudhamalai Muruga!
Lord Muruga of the six holy abodes, come, come, come! Teacher to your own father, come, come, come! You who offered the roasted fruit, come, come, come! You who conquered the demon Sooran, come, come, come!
Praise be to Kanda! Praise be to Kumara! Praise be to Muruga! Praise be to the foremost Lord!
Lord Muruga of the six holy abodes, come, come, come! Teacher to your own father, come, come, come!
Praise be to Velan! Spear, victorious spear! Praise be to victorious Muruga!
By choosing a bride from the tribal clan, you broke tradition; you are truly a revolutionary god!
When it came to racing across the world, it was your peacock that flew in first, O Lord with the spear!
With Valli on your right and Deivayanai on your left, you charm everyone, Kanda, you are so clever! If enemies show up, you are the warrior who thrashes them without giving them a moment to breathe!
Praise be to Kanda! Praise be to Kumara! Praise be to Muruga! Praise be to the foremost Lord!
Lord Muruga of the six holy abodes, come, come, come! Teacher to your own father, come, come, come!
Just because your elephant-faced brother got the fruit, you stood fuming in anger; why such a short temper?
O Lord with the spear, celebrated as the God of Tamils, just bowing before you fills us with soaring energy!
Ganapathi has his trunk, and I have my faith in you; you are a fearless, playful boy who fears nothing! You are Shiva's son with a pure, innocent heart; I have come seeking refuge at your feet.
Praise be to Kanda! Praise be to Kumara! Praise be to Muruga! Praise be to the foremost Lord!
Lord Muruga of the six holy abodes, come, come, come! Teacher to your own father, come, come, come! You who offered the roasted fruit, come, come, come! You who conquered the demon Sooran, come, come, come!
{Praise be to Kanda! Praise be to Kumara! Praise be to Muruga! Praise be to the foremost Lord!} (2)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This high-energy devotional track from the 2011 Tamil film Mappillai celebrates Lord Murugan through a fusion of traditional folk chanting and vibrant contemporary rhythm. The lyrics invoke key mythological episodes of Murugan, such as his residence at Marudhamalai, teaching the divine Pranava mantra to his father Lord Shiva, conquering the demon Surapadman, and his playful dispute over the sacred fruit of knowledge. At the same time, the song incorporates lighthearted modern metaphors, comparing the swiftness of Murugan's peacock messenger to modern digital communication like email. The overall piece serves as a joyful eulogy highlighting Murugan's role as the beloved deity of Tamil culture, blending deep religious reveries with energetic cinematic celebration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Ethukai

“Valapuram vallithaan Idappuram deivaana”

Second-letter rhyming pattern commonly used in Tamil poetry to establish rhythmic cadence between lines, such as Valapuram and Idappuram.

Anaphora / Devotional Chanting

“Kanthanukku arogara Kumaranukku arogara Murganukku arogara Muthalvanukku arogara”

Repetition of devotional phrases ending with 'arogara' to build rhythmic momentum and spiritual fervor typical of Murugan worship.

Modern Hyperbole / Anachronism

“Ulagam emailla Paarthathelaam indru Modhalil vanthathu Un mayilthaan velaiyaa”

Humorous comparison between ancient mythology and modern technology, framing Lord Murugan's peacock as the world's original email system.

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Trivia

The song features music composed by Mani Sharma for the Dhanush-starrer Mappillai (2011). It adapts traditional Lord Murugan devotional folk songs and temple chants into a modern commercial dance track.

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