Adi Manjapattu
From Punniya Boomi · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Punniya Boomi1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Hooo oo oo oo ho ooo | Hooo oo oo oo ho ooo |
| Chorus | |
| Adi manjapattu veppillai kungkuma mittu | Wear a yellow silk dress, neem leaves, and apply vermilion |
| Maariyammanadhu per solli sandhanam ittu | Chant the name of Goddess Mariamman and apply sandalwood paste |
| Vaazhai thandattam kaiyaalae | With hands smooth as banana stems |
| Konjam neiyai oottru | Pour a little clarified butter (ghee) |
| Rendu vandattam kondaada | To celebrate like two joyful bees |
| Vanna deepam maettru | Light the colorful lamps |
| Female | |
| Kanni ponnu chinna pillai aasai padi | According to the desires of young girls and children |
| Kattu kaaval ittu nirkkum vasar padi | The doorstep stands guarded with strong security |
| Kanni ponnu chinna pillai aasai padi | According to the desires of young girls and children |
| Kattu kaaval ittu nirkkum vasar padi | The doorstep stands guarded with strong security |
| Female | |
| Ammanindri yaarum illai koorungadi | Tell everyone that no one exists without Goddess Amman |
| Namm aaval therkkum koyil endru paadungadi | Sing that this is the temple that satisfies our deep desires |
| Male | |
| Ammanindri yaarum illai koorungadi | Tell everyone that no one exists without Goddess Amman |
| Namm aaval therkkum koyil endru paadungadi | Sing that this is the temple that satisfies our deep desires |
| Chorus | |
| Adi manjapattu veppillai kungkuma mittu | Wear a yellow silk dress, neem leaves, and apply vermilion |
| Maariyammanadhu per solli sandhanam ittu | Chant the name of Goddess Mariamman and apply sandalwood paste |
| Vaazhai thandattam kaiyaalae | With hands smooth as banana stems |
| Konjam neiyai oottru | Pour a little clarified butter (ghee) |
| Rendu vandattam kondaada | To celebrate like two joyful bees |
| Vanna deepam maettru | Light the colorful lamps |
| Female | |
| Maavilakku amma vilakku | The flour lamp is Mother's lamp |
| Maari amman kaaladikku thiru vilakku | It is the sacred light at Goddess Mariamman's feet |
| Chorus :Maavilakku amma vilakku | Chorus: The flour lamp is Mother's lamp |
| Maari amman kaaladikku thiru vilakku | It is the sacred light at Goddess Mariamman's feet |
| Female :Poo vilakku vanna pongal vilakku | Female: The flower lamp and colorful festive Pongal lamp |
| Poojaikku aasai sollum thanga vilakku | The golden lamp that expresses the desire for worship |
| Poo vilakku vanna pongal vilakku | The flower lamp and colorful festive Pongal lamp |
| Poojaikku aasai sollum thanga vilakku | The golden lamp that expresses the desire for worship |
| Female | |
| Thiri eriyuthu oli theriyudhu | The wick burns and light shines bright |
| Paarvai onnu | There is a single divine gaze |
| Female | |
| Dhisai muluvathum thaai mugathinil | In all directions on the Mother's face |
| Aayiram kannu | A thousand eyes are watching |
| Female | |
| Aval idathil puli nadungum | In her presence, even tigers tremble |
| Yenadi kannu | Why, my dear friend? |
| Female | |
| Aanavathai theerthu vaippaal | She will eliminate all arrogance |
| Avalinai ennu | Consider her unmatched power |
| Chorus | |
| Maavilakku amma vilakku | The flour lamp is Mother's lamp |
| Maari amman kaaladikku thiru vilakku | It is the sacred light at Goddess Mariamman's feet |
| Chorus | |
| Adi manjapattu veppillai kungkuma mittu | Wear a yellow silk dress, neem leaves, and apply vermilion |
| Maariyammanadhu per solli sandhanam ittu | Chant the name of Goddess Mariamman and apply sandalwood paste |
| Vaazhai thandattam kaiyaalae | With hands smooth as banana stems |
| Konjam neiyai oottru | Pour a little clarified butter (ghee) |
| Rendu vandattam kondaada | To celebrate like two joyful bees |
| Vanna deepam maettru | Light the colorful lamps |
| Male | |
| Neeraiyum mannaiyum | By joining water and soil together |
| Sambantham seidhadhil ilai paari | Resting after the labor |
| Nellittu uramittu kaathavar | Those who sowed paddy, fertilized, and nurtured |
| Kandathu mulaippaari | Witnessed the sprouted seedlings (Mulaippaari) |
| Male | |
| Neeraiyum mannaiyum | By joining water and soil together |
| Sambantham seidhadhil ilai paari | Resting after the labor |
| Nellittu uramittu kaathavar | Those who sowed paddy, fertilized, and nurtured |
| Kandathu mulaippaari | Witnessed the sprouted seedlings (Mulaippaari) |
| Female | |
| Kaarkaalam illaiyinna | If there is no monsoon season |
| Yerkalam illae | There is no threshing floor for farming |
| Yerkkalam illaiyinna | If there is no threshing floor |
| Oorkolam illae | There is no village procession celebration |
| Female | |
| Kaarkaalam illaiyinna | If there is no monsoon season |
| Yerkalam illae | There is no threshing floor for farming |
| Yerkkalam illaiyinna | If there is no threshing floor |
| Oorkolam illae | There is no village procession celebration |
| Male | |
| Thottil thannil thaalattu | A lullaby in the cradle |
| Thodarndhu sendraal seerattu | Followed by continuous affection and blessings |
| Kattilukku pogu munnae | Before going to the bridal bed |
| Kanni pennae neerattu | Bathe the young maiden |
| Male | |
| Kattazhagai paarthu vittu | Admiration for her exquisite beauty |
| Kavidhaiyilae parattu | Praise expressed in poetry |
| Neerattu manjal neerattu | Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water |
| Chorus :Neerattu manjal neerattu | Chorus: Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water |
| Female | |
| Kai valaiyalgal osaiyittaal | When hand bangles make a clinking sound |
| Kaalaigalin kann mayangum | The eyes of young men get entranced |
| Kalaiyarai kannil veithaal | When dark collyrium is applied to the eyes |
| Eppodhum penn urangum | The woman sleeps peacefully always |
| Female | |
| Kobam irukkumidam | Where there is anger |
| Gunam irukkum enbathundu | There is also good character |
| Konjamai ninaivu vaithaal | If kept in mind just a little |
| Thunai pirandha chinna vandu | A companion is born like a little bee |
| Neerattu manjal neerattu | Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water |
| Chorus :Neerattu manjal neerattu | Chorus: Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water |
| Neerattu manjal neerattu | Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water |
அடி மஞ்சப்பட்டு வேப்பிலை குங்குமமிட்டு
மாரியம்மனது பேர் சொல்லி சந்தனமிட்டு
வாழை தண்டாட்டம் கையாலே
கொஞ்சம் நெய்யை ஊற்று
ரெண்டு வண்டாட்டம் கொண்டாட
வண்ண தீபமேற்று...........
Hooo oo oo oo ho ooo
ஹோ ஓ ஓ ஹோ ஓ ஓ
Wear a yellow silk dress, neem leaves, and apply vermilion
Chant the name of Goddess Mariamman and apply sandalwood paste
With hands smooth as banana stems
Pour a little clarified butter (ghee)
To celebrate like two joyful bees
Light the colorful lamps
அடி மஞ்சப்பட்டு வேப்பிலை குங்குமமிட்டு
மாரியம்மனது பேர் சொல்லி சந்தனமிட்டு
வாழை தண்டாட்டம் கையாலே
கொஞ்சம் நெய்யை ஊற்று
ரெண்டு வண்டாட்டம் கொண்டாட
வண்ண தீபமேற்று...........
According to the desires of young girls and children
The doorstep stands guarded with strong security
According to the desires of young girls and children
The doorstep stands guarded with strong security
கன்னிப் பொண்ணு சின்னப்பிள்ளை ஆசைப்படி
கட்டுக் காவல் இட்டு நிற்கும் வாசற்படி
கன்னிப் பொண்ணு சின்னப்பிள்ளை ஆசைப்படி
கட்டுக் காவல் இட்டு நிற்கும் வாசற்படி
Tell everyone that no one exists without Goddess Amman
Sing that this is the temple that satisfies our deep desires
அம்மனின்றி யாருமில்லை கூறுங்கடி
நம் ஆவல் தீர்க்கும் கோயில் என்று பாடுங்கடி....
Tell everyone that no one exists without Goddess Amman
Sing that this is the temple that satisfies our deep desires
அம்மனின்றி யாருமில்லை கூறுங்கடி
நம் ஆவல் தீர்க்கும் கோயில் என்று பாடுங்கடி
Wear a yellow silk dress, neem leaves, and apply vermilion
Chant the name of Goddess Mariamman and apply sandalwood paste
With hands smooth as banana stems
Pour a little clarified butter (ghee)
To celebrate like two joyful bees
Light the colorful lamps
மாவிளக்கு அம்மா விளக்கு
மாரியம்மன் காலடிக்கு திருவிளக்கு
The flour lamp is Mother's lamp
It is the sacred light at Goddess Mariamman's feet
Chorus: The flour lamp is Mother's lamp
It is the sacred light at Goddess Mariamman's feet
Female: The flower lamp and colorful festive Pongal lamp
The golden lamp that expresses the desire for worship
The flower lamp and colorful festive Pongal lamp
The golden lamp that expresses the desire for worship
முனகல் : .
.....................
The wick burns and light shines bright
There is a single divine gaze
மாவிளக்கு அம்மா விளக்கு
மாரியம்மன் காலடிக்கு திருவிளக்கு
குழு : மாவிளக்கு அம்மா விளக்கு
மாரியம்மன் காலடிக்கு திருவிளக்கு
In all directions on the Mother's face
A thousand eyes are watching
பூ விளக்கு வண்ணப் பொங்கல் விளக்கு
பூஜைக்கு ஆசை சொல்லும் தங்க விளக்கு
பூ விளக்கு வண்ணப் பொங்கல் விளக்கு
பூஜைக்கு ஆசை சொல்லும் தங்க விளக்கு
In her presence, even tigers tremble
Why, my dear friend?
திரி எரியுது ஒளி தெரியுது
பார்வை ஒண்ணு
She will eliminate all arrogance
Consider her unmatched power
திசை முழுவதும் தாய் முகத்தினில்
ஆயிரம் கண்ணு
The flour lamp is Mother's lamp
It is the sacred light at Goddess Mariamman's feet
அவளிடத்தில் புலி நடுங்கும்
ஏனடி கண்ணு
Wear a yellow silk dress, neem leaves, and apply vermilion
Chant the name of Goddess Mariamman and apply sandalwood paste
With hands smooth as banana stems
Pour a little clarified butter (ghee)
To celebrate like two joyful bees
Light the colorful lamps
ஆணவத்தை தீர்த்து வைப்பாள்
அவளினை எண்ணு.......
By joining water and soil together
Resting after the labor
Those who sowed paddy, fertilized, and nurtured
Witnessed the sprouted seedlings (Mulaippaari)
மாவிளக்கு அம்மா விளக்கு
மாரியம்மன் காலடிக்கு திருவிளக்கு
By joining water and soil together
Resting after the labor
Those who sowed paddy, fertilized, and nurtured
Witnessed the sprouted seedlings (Mulaippaari)
மாவிளக்கு அம்மா விளக்கு
மாரியம்மன் காலடிக்கு திருவிளக்கு
If there is no monsoon season
There is no threshing floor for farming
If there is no threshing floor
There is no village procession celebration
நீரையும் மண்ணையும்
சம்பந்தம் செய்ததில் இளைப்பாறி
நெல்லிட்டு உரமிட்டு காத்தவர்
கண்டது முளைப்பாரி
If there is no monsoon season
There is no threshing floor for farming
If there is no threshing floor
There is no village procession celebration
நீரையும் மண்ணையும்
சம்பந்தம் செய்ததில் இளைப்பாறி
நெல்லிட்டு உரமிட்டு காத்தவர்
கண்டது முளைப்பாரி
A lullaby in the cradle
Followed by continuous affection and blessings
Before going to the bridal bed
Bathe the young maiden
கார்காலம் இல்லையின்னா
ஏர்க்காலமில்லே
ஏர்க்காலம் இல்லையின்னா
ஊர்கோலமில்லே
Admiration for her exquisite beauty
Praise expressed in poetry
Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water
Chorus: Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water
கார்காலம் இல்லையின்னா
ஏர்க்காலமில்லே
ஏர்க்காலம் இல்லையின்னா
ஊர்கோலமில்லே
When hand bangles make a clinking sound
The eyes of young men get entranced
When dark collyrium is applied to the eyes
The woman sleeps peacefully always
தொட்டில் தன்னில் தாலாட்டு
தொடர்ந்து சென்றால் சீராட்டு
கட்டிலுக்குப் போகு முன்னே
கன்னிப் பெண்ணை நீராட்டு
Where there is anger
There is also good character
If kept in mind just a little
A companion is born like a little bee
Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water
Chorus: Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water
Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water
கட்டழகைப் பார்த்து விட்டு
கவிதையிலே பாராட்டு
நீராட்டு மஞ்சள் நீராட்டு
குழு :
நீராட்டு மஞ்சள் நீராட்டு....
கை வளையல்கள் ஓசையிட்டால்
காளைகளின் கண் மயங்கும்
காளையரை கண்ணில் வைத்தால்
எப்போது பெண் உறங்கும்
கோபம் இருக்குமிடம்
குணமிருக்கும் என்பதுண்டு
கொஞ்சமாய் நினைவு வைத்தாள்
துணை பிறந்த சின்ன வண்டு......
நீராட்டு மஞ்சள் நீராட்டு....
நீராட்டு மஞ்சள் நீராட்டு....
நீராட்டு மஞ்சள் நீராட்டு....
Hooo oo oo oo ho ooo
Hooo oo oo oo ho ooo
Adi manjapattu veppillai kungkuma mittu
Wear a yellow silk dress, neem leaves, and apply vermilion
Maariyammanadhu per solli sandhanam ittu
Chant the name of Goddess Mariamman and apply sandalwood paste
Vaazhai thandattam kaiyaalae
With hands smooth as banana stems
Konjam neiyai oottru
Pour a little clarified butter (ghee)
Rendu vandattam kondaada
To celebrate like two joyful bees
Vanna deepam maettru
Light the colorful lamps
Kanni ponnu chinna pillai aasai padi
According to the desires of young girls and children
Kattu kaaval ittu nirkkum vasar padi
The doorstep stands guarded with strong security
Kanni ponnu chinna pillai aasai padi
According to the desires of young girls and children
Kattu kaaval ittu nirkkum vasar padi
The doorstep stands guarded with strong security
Ammanindri yaarum illai koorungadi
Tell everyone that no one exists without Goddess Amman
Namm aaval therkkum koyil endru paadungadi
Sing that this is the temple that satisfies our deep desires
Ammanindri yaarum illai koorungadi
Tell everyone that no one exists without Goddess Amman
Namm aaval therkkum koyil endru paadungadi
Sing that this is the temple that satisfies our deep desires
Adi manjapattu veppillai kungkuma mittu
Wear a yellow silk dress, neem leaves, and apply vermilion
Maariyammanadhu per solli sandhanam ittu
Chant the name of Goddess Mariamman and apply sandalwood paste
Vaazhai thandattam kaiyaalae
With hands smooth as banana stems
Konjam neiyai oottru
Pour a little clarified butter (ghee)
Rendu vandattam kondaada
To celebrate like two joyful bees
Vanna deepam maettru
Light the colorful lamps
Maavilakku amma vilakku
The flour lamp is Mother's lamp
Maari amman kaaladikku thiru vilakku
It is the sacred light at Goddess Mariamman's feet
Chorus :Maavilakku amma vilakku
Chorus: The flour lamp is Mother's lamp
Maari amman kaaladikku thiru vilakku
It is the sacred light at Goddess Mariamman's feet
Female :Poo vilakku vanna pongal vilakku
Female: The flower lamp and colorful festive Pongal lamp
Poojaikku aasai sollum thanga vilakku
The golden lamp that expresses the desire for worship
Poo vilakku vanna pongal vilakku
The flower lamp and colorful festive Pongal lamp
Poojaikku aasai sollum thanga vilakku
The golden lamp that expresses the desire for worship
Thiri eriyuthu oli theriyudhu
The wick burns and light shines bright
Paarvai onnu
There is a single divine gaze
Dhisai muluvathum thaai mugathinil
In all directions on the Mother's face
Aayiram kannu
A thousand eyes are watching
Aval idathil puli nadungum
In her presence, even tigers tremble
Yenadi kannu
Why, my dear friend?
Aanavathai theerthu vaippaal
She will eliminate all arrogance
Avalinai ennu
Consider her unmatched power
Maavilakku amma vilakku
The flour lamp is Mother's lamp
Maari amman kaaladikku thiru vilakku
It is the sacred light at Goddess Mariamman's feet
Adi manjapattu veppillai kungkuma mittu
Wear a yellow silk dress, neem leaves, and apply vermilion
Maariyammanadhu per solli sandhanam ittu
Chant the name of Goddess Mariamman and apply sandalwood paste
Vaazhai thandattam kaiyaalae
With hands smooth as banana stems
Konjam neiyai oottru
Pour a little clarified butter (ghee)
Rendu vandattam kondaada
To celebrate like two joyful bees
Vanna deepam maettru
Light the colorful lamps
Neeraiyum mannaiyum
By joining water and soil together
Sambantham seidhadhil ilai paari
Resting after the labor
Nellittu uramittu kaathavar
Those who sowed paddy, fertilized, and nurtured
Kandathu mulaippaari
Witnessed the sprouted seedlings (Mulaippaari)
Neeraiyum mannaiyum
By joining water and soil together
Sambantham seidhadhil ilai paari
Resting after the labor
Nellittu uramittu kaathavar
Those who sowed paddy, fertilized, and nurtured
Kandathu mulaippaari
Witnessed the sprouted seedlings (Mulaippaari)
Kaarkaalam illaiyinna
If there is no monsoon season
Yerkalam illae
There is no threshing floor for farming
Yerkkalam illaiyinna
If there is no threshing floor
Oorkolam illae
There is no village procession celebration
Kaarkaalam illaiyinna
If there is no monsoon season
Yerkalam illae
There is no threshing floor for farming
Yerkkalam illaiyinna
If there is no threshing floor
Oorkolam illae
There is no village procession celebration
Thottil thannil thaalattu
A lullaby in the cradle
Thodarndhu sendraal seerattu
Followed by continuous affection and blessings
Kattilukku pogu munnae
Before going to the bridal bed
Kanni pennae neerattu
Bathe the young maiden
Kattazhagai paarthu vittu
Admiration for her exquisite beauty
Kavidhaiyilae parattu
Praise expressed in poetry
Neerattu manjal neerattu
Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water
Chorus :Neerattu manjal neerattu
Chorus: Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water
Kai valaiyalgal osaiyittaal
When hand bangles make a clinking sound
Kaalaigalin kann mayangum
The eyes of young men get entranced
Kalaiyarai kannil veithaal
When dark collyrium is applied to the eyes
Eppodhum penn urangum
The woman sleeps peacefully always
Kobam irukkumidam
Where there is anger
Gunam irukkum enbathundu
There is also good character
Konjamai ninaivu vaithaal
If kept in mind just a little
Thunai pirandha chinna vandu
A companion is born like a little bee
Neerattu manjal neerattu
Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water
Chorus :Neerattu manjal neerattu
Chorus: Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water
Neerattu manjal neerattu
Bathe her, bathe her in turmeric water
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This vibrant folk-style devotional and celebratory song from the 1978 film 'Punniya Boomi' honors Goddess Mariamman while interweaving themes of rural Tamil culture, agriculture, and traditional rites of passage. The song details ritualistic worship practices such as lighting Maavilakku (flour lamps), offering turmeric, vermilion, and neem, and growing Mulaippaari (sprouted seeds). It emphasizes the Goddess's omnipresence and protective power that destroys arrogance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upama (Simile)
“Vaazhai thandattam kaiyaalae”
Comparing the maiden's hands to smooth banana stems ('Vaazhai thandattam kaiyaalae').
Metaphor / Hyperbole
“Aayiram kannu”
Describing the Goddess as having a thousand eyes watching over all directions ('Aayiram kannu').
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Adukku Thodai & Etukai)
“Kaarkaalam illaiyinna Yerkalam illae”
Rhythmic repitition of word endings and rhyming line couplets like 'Kaarkaalam illaiyinna' and 'Yerkalam illae'.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this song blends traditional Tamil Amman worship rituals (like Maavilakku and Mulaippaari) with festive folk dance rhythms, showcasing the rich rural heritage of Tamil Nadu.
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