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Lyrics & meaning

Aavani Maatham Vandhaa

From Irumanam Kalanthal Thirumanam · 1960

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
Kamala, Chorus
Music director
S. Dakshinamurthi
Details
Irumanam Kalanthal Thirumanam1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa…aa…aah…aa…aa….Aa…aa…aah…aa…aa….
Chorus
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Chorus
Aavani maasam vanthaaWhen the auspicious month of Aavani arrives,
Thaavani maarum thaavani maarumThe half-saree status changes, the half-saree status changes,
Thaali kazhuththil yaerumThe sacred marriage thread will adorn the neck,
Yaethaetho joliyum vanthu serumAnd various joys and new responsibilities will join in.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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