Abhisheka Nerathil
From Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren · 1979
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Abishega nerathil | During the time of the sacred bath ritual |
| Ambaaalai tharisikka | To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal |
| Adiyen koduthu vechen | I am blessed to have had this opportunity |
| Jenmam athukkae eduthu vechen | I took this birth just for that reason |
| Male | |
| Abishega nerathil | During the time of the sacred bath ritual |
| Ambaaalai tharisikka | To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal |
| Adiyen koduthu vechen | I am blessed to have had this opportunity |
| Jenmam athukkae eduthu vechen | I took this birth just for that reason |
| Male | |
| Kannae vaa | Come my dear one |
| Karai yeri vaa | Come up to the shore |
| Kannae vaa | Come my dear one |
| Karai yeri vaa | Come up to the shore |
| Amma thaayae vaa | Come, oh mother goddess |
| Punniyam | It is a virtuous deed |
| Male | |
| Abishega nerathil | During the time of the sacred bath ritual |
| Ambaaalai tharisikka | To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal |
| Adiyen koduthu vechen | I am blessed to have had this opportunity |
| Jenmam athukkae eduthu vechen | I took this birth just for that reason |
| Male | |
| Kaana kann kodi pothathadi | Ten million eyes are not enough to witness this |
| Kanni neeraadinaal | When the young woman bathes |
| Male | |
| Kaana kann kodi pothathadi | Ten million eyes are not enough to witness this |
| Kanni neeraadinaal | When the young woman bathes |
| Aadai vendaamo maraikka | Don't you need clothes to cover up |
| Udal muzhukka | Your entire body? |
| Adhai kettaal koduppen naanae | If you ask for it, I shall give it myself |
| Male | |
| Vaadi amma sakkarakatti | Come, my sweet girl |
| Puthu vaasam veesum santhanapetti | Like a sandalwood box wafting fresh fragrance |
| Kaadhal ennum mathalam kotti | Beating the drum called love |
| Naam kalanthaal enna chithirakutti | What if we unite, my pretty doll? |
| Male | |
| Abishega nerathil | During the time of the sacred bath ritual |
| Ambaaalai tharisikka | To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal |
| Adiyen koduthu vechen | I am blessed to have had this opportunity |
| Jenmam athukkae eduthu vechen | I took this birth just for that reason |
| Male | |
| Kannae vaa | Come my dear one |
| Karai yeri vaa | Come up to the shore |
| Kannae vaa | Come my dear one |
| Karai yeri vaa | Come up to the shore |
| Amma thaayae vaa | Come, oh mother goddess |
| Punniyam | It is a virtuous deed |
| Male | |
| Maeni nogaamal mella thottu | Touching gently without hurting your body |
| Manjal theikattuma | Shall I rub turmeric on you? |
| Male | |
| Maeni nogaamal mella thottu | Touching gently without hurting your body |
| Manjal theikattuma | Shall I rub turmeric on you? |
| Athukku ippo vasadhi | Now there is an opportunity for that |
| Adi vasanthi | Hey Vasanthi |
| Thunai varumo ithupol porunthi | Will such a matching companion ever come? |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal vanthu kettathu buthi | My mind became overcome by love |
| Ada kavalai enna mathathai paththi | Ah, why worry about religion or faith? |
| Ada kannam rendil muththirai kuththi | Stamping a seal of kisses on both cheeks |
| Enai konja vendum kanni oruthi | A young woman should pamper me |
| Male | |
| Abishega nerathil | During the time of the sacred bath ritual |
| Ambaaalai tharisikka | To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal |
| Adiyen koduthu vechen | I am blessed to have had this opportunity |
| Jenmam athukkae eduthu vechen | I took this birth just for that reason |
| Male | |
| Kannae vaa | Come my dear one |
| Karai yeri vaa | Come up to the shore |
| Kannae vaa | Come my dear one |
| Karai yeri vaa | Come up to the shore |
| Amma thaayae vaa | Come, oh mother goddess |
| Punniyam | It is a virtuous deed |
| Male | |
| Abishega nerathil | During the time of the sacred bath ritual |
| Ambaaalai tharisikka | To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal |
| Adiyen koduthu vechen | I am blessed to have had this opportunity |
| Jenmam athukkae eduthu vechen | I took this birth just for that reason |
அபிஷேக நேரத்தில் அம்பாளை தரிசிக்க
அடியேன் கொடுத்து வச்சேன்
ஜென்மம் அதுக்கே எடுத்து வச்சேன்
During the time of the sacred bath ritual
To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal
I am blessed to have had this opportunity
I took this birth just for that reason
அபிஷேக நேரத்தில் அம்பாளை தரிசிக்க
அடியேன் கொடுத்து வச்சேன்
ஜென்மம் அதுக்கே எடுத்து வச்சேன்
During the time of the sacred bath ritual
To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal
I am blessed to have had this opportunity
I took this birth just for that reason
கண்ணே வா கரை ஏறி வா
கண்ணே வா கரை ஏறி வா
அம்மா தாயே வா புண்ணியம்
Come my dear one
Come up to the shore
Come my dear one
Come up to the shore
Come, oh mother goddess
It is a virtuous deed
அபிஷேக நேரத்தில் அம்பாளை தரிசிக்க
அடியேன் கொடுத்து வச்சேன்
ஜென்மம் அதுக்கே எடுத்து வச்சேன்
During the time of the sacred bath ritual
To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal
I am blessed to have had this opportunity
I took this birth just for that reason
ஆண்
: காணக் கண் கோடி போதாதடி
கன்னி நீராடினால்
காணக் கண் கோடி போதாதடி
கன்னி நீராடினால்
Ten million eyes are not enough to witness this
When the young woman bathes
ஆடை வேண்டாமோ
மறைக்க உடல் முழுக்க
அதைக் கேட்டால் கொடுப்பேன் நானே
வாடியம்மா சக்கரக்கட்டி
புது வாசம் வீசும் சந்தனப்பெட்டி
காதல் என்னும் மத்தளம் கொட்டி
நாம் கலந்தால் என்ன சித்திரக்குட்டி
Ten million eyes are not enough to witness this
When the young woman bathes
Don't you need clothes to cover up
Your entire body?
If you ask for it, I shall give it myself
அபிஷேக நேரத்தில் அம்பாளை தரிசிக்க
அடியேன் கொடுத்து வச்சேன்
ஜென்மம் அதுக்கே எடுத்து வச்சேன்
Come, my sweet girl
Like a sandalwood box wafting fresh fragrance
Beating the drum called love
What if we unite, my pretty doll?
கண்ணே வா கரை ஏறி வா
கண்ணே வா கரை ஏறி வா
அம்மா தாயே வா புண்ணியம்
During the time of the sacred bath ritual
To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal
I am blessed to have had this opportunity
I took this birth just for that reason
மேனி நோகாமல் மெல்லத்தொட்டு
மஞ்சள் தேய்க்கட்டுமா
அதுக்கு இப்போது வசதி அடி வசந்தி
துணை வருமோ இது போல் பொருந்தி
Come my dear one
Come up to the shore
Come my dear one
Come up to the shore
Come, oh mother goddess
It is a virtuous deed
காதல் வந்து கெட்டது புத்தி
அட கவலை என்ன மத்தத பத்தி
கன்னம் ரெண்டில் முத்திரை குத்தி
எனை கொஞ்ச வேண்டும் கன்னி ஒருத்தி
Touching gently without hurting your body
Shall I rub turmeric on you?
அபிஷேக நேரத்தில் அம்பாளை தரிசிக்க
அடியேன் கொடுத்து வச்சேன்
ஜென்மம் அதுக்கே எடுத்து வச்சேன்
Touching gently without hurting your body
Shall I rub turmeric on you?
Now there is an opportunity for that
Hey Vasanthi
Will such a matching companion ever come?
கண்ணே வா கரை ஏறி வா
கண்ணே வா கரை ஏறி வா
அம்மா தாயே வா புண்ணியம்
My mind became overcome by love
Ah, why worry about religion or faith?
Stamping a seal of kisses on both cheeks
A young woman should pamper me
அபிஷேக நேரத்தில் அம்பாளை தரிசிக்க
அடியேன் கொடுத்து வச்சேன்
ஜென்மம் அதுக்கே எடுத்து வச்சேன்
During the time of the sacred bath ritual
To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal
I am blessed to have had this opportunity
I took this birth just for that reason
Come my dear one
Come up to the shore
Come my dear one
Come up to the shore
Come, oh mother goddess
It is a virtuous deed
During the time of the sacred bath ritual
To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal
I am blessed to have had this opportunity
I took this birth just for that reason
Abishega nerathil
During the time of the sacred bath ritual
Ambaaalai tharisikka
To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal
Adiyen koduthu vechen
I am blessed to have had this opportunity
Jenmam athukkae eduthu vechen
I took this birth just for that reason
Abishega nerathil
During the time of the sacred bath ritual
Ambaaalai tharisikka
To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal
Adiyen koduthu vechen
I am blessed to have had this opportunity
Jenmam athukkae eduthu vechen
I took this birth just for that reason
Kannae vaa
Come my dear one
Karai yeri vaa
Come up to the shore
Kannae vaa
Come my dear one
Karai yeri vaa
Come up to the shore
Amma thaayae vaa
Come, oh mother goddess
Punniyam
It is a virtuous deed
Abishega nerathil
During the time of the sacred bath ritual
Ambaaalai tharisikka
To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal
Adiyen koduthu vechen
I am blessed to have had this opportunity
Jenmam athukkae eduthu vechen
I took this birth just for that reason
Kaana kann kodi pothathadi
Ten million eyes are not enough to witness this
Kanni neeraadinaal
When the young woman bathes
Kaana kann kodi pothathadi
Ten million eyes are not enough to witness this
Kanni neeraadinaal
When the young woman bathes
Aadai vendaamo maraikka
Don't you need clothes to cover up
Udal muzhukka
Your entire body?
Adhai kettaal koduppen naanae
If you ask for it, I shall give it myself
Vaadi amma sakkarakatti
Come, my sweet girl
Puthu vaasam veesum santhanapetti
Like a sandalwood box wafting fresh fragrance
Kaadhal ennum mathalam kotti
Beating the drum called love
Naam kalanthaal enna chithirakutti
What if we unite, my pretty doll?
Abishega nerathil
During the time of the sacred bath ritual
Ambaaalai tharisikka
To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal
Adiyen koduthu vechen
I am blessed to have had this opportunity
Jenmam athukkae eduthu vechen
I took this birth just for that reason
Kannae vaa
Come my dear one
Karai yeri vaa
Come up to the shore
Kannae vaa
Come my dear one
Karai yeri vaa
Come up to the shore
Amma thaayae vaa
Come, oh mother goddess
Punniyam
It is a virtuous deed
Maeni nogaamal mella thottu
Touching gently without hurting your body
Manjal theikattuma
Shall I rub turmeric on you?
Maeni nogaamal mella thottu
Touching gently without hurting your body
Manjal theikattuma
Shall I rub turmeric on you?
Athukku ippo vasadhi
Now there is an opportunity for that
Adi vasanthi
Hey Vasanthi
Thunai varumo ithupol porunthi
Will such a matching companion ever come?
Kaadhal vanthu kettathu buthi
My mind became overcome by love
Ada kavalai enna mathathai paththi
Ah, why worry about religion or faith?
Ada kannam rendil muththirai kuththi
Stamping a seal of kisses on both cheeks
Enai konja vendum kanni oruthi
A young woman should pamper me
Abishega nerathil
During the time of the sacred bath ritual
Ambaaalai tharisikka
To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal
Adiyen koduthu vechen
I am blessed to have had this opportunity
Jenmam athukkae eduthu vechen
I took this birth just for that reason
Kannae vaa
Come my dear one
Karai yeri vaa
Come up to the shore
Kannae vaa
Come my dear one
Karai yeri vaa
Come up to the shore
Amma thaayae vaa
Come, oh mother goddess
Punniyam
It is a virtuous deed
Abishega nerathil
During the time of the sacred bath ritual
Ambaaalai tharisikka
To seek the darshan of Goddess Ambal
Adiyen koduthu vechen
I am blessed to have had this opportunity
Jenmam athukkae eduthu vechen
I took this birth just for that reason
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Abishega Nerathil' from the film Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren (1979) is a playful, romantic track where the protagonist humorously elevates his lover's bathing to a sacred event. Using sacred temple terminology such as 'Abishegam' (holy bath ritual) and 'Ambal' (Goddess), he expresses his sheer delight at watching his beloved. Lyricist Vaali brilliantly overlays divine devotion onto romantic teasing, giving the song a unique linguistic flavor. As the song progresses, the protagonist playfully offers clothes, suggests applying turmeric, and asks his beloved Vasanthi to come ashore so they can be together. The overall tone is lighthearted, affectionate, and full of charming flirtation disguised in spiritual metaphors.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Devotional Parallelism)
“Abishega nerathil Ambaaalai tharisikka”
Compares watching his beloved take a bath to witnessing the holy bathing ritual (Abishegam) of Goddess Ambal.
Hyperbole (Uvamai / Exaggeration)
“Kaana kann kodi pothathadi Kanni neeraadinaal”
Exaggerates that even ten million ('kodi') eyes would not be sufficient to fully capture the beauty of his beloved bathing.
Alliteration and Refrain (Monaai)
“Kannae vaa Karai yeri vaa”
Rhythmic repetition of 'K' sound and ending refrain 'vaa' creates a catchy musical cadence.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung brilliantly by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, this song from 'Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren' (1979) became famous for Vaali's witty lyricism, combining sacred temple terms with lighthearted romantic flirtation.
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