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Lyrics & meaning

Aavani Maatham Vandhaa

From Irumanam Kalanthal Thirumanam · 1960

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
Kamala, Chorus
Music director
S. Dakshinamurthi
Movie name
Irumanam Kalanthal Thirumanam
Movie release year
1960
Lyrics added on
22 Aug 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa…aa…aah…aa…aa….
…………………
Aavani maasam vanthaa
Thaavani maarum thaavani maarum
Thaali kazhuththil yaerum
Yaethaetho joliyum vanthu serum
Aa... aa... aah... aa... aa...
...
When the month of Aavani arrives,
The half-sari will change, the half-sari will change,
The thali (sacred wedding thread) will be tied around your neck,
And all sorts of new chores will come your way!
Female
Chorus
Chorus

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song fragment depicts the traditional anticipation of marriage in Tamil culture. The month of Aavani is considered particularly auspicious for weddings. The lyricist highlights the rite of passage where a young girl transitions from wearing a half-saree (thaavani) to becoming a bride, marked by the tying of the sacred thread (thaali) around her neck and ushering in a life filled with new joys and family duties.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Aavani maasam vanthaa / Thaavani maarum thaavani maarum

The second letter sound 'va' matches between 'Aavani' and 'Thaavani', creating a harmonious rhythmic rhythm.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Thaali kazhuththil yaerum / Yaethaetho joliyum vanthu serum

The ending words 'yaerum' and 'serum' rhyme, giving a melodic conclusion to the couplet.

Cultural Symbolism

Thaavani maarum thaavani maarum

The changing of the 'Thaavani' (half-saree) serves as a metaphor for a young woman coming of age and stepping into married life.

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Trivia

In the Tamil calendar, the month of Aavani (mid-August to mid-September) is traditionally considered one of the most auspicious periods for Hindu wedding ceremonies.

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