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Lyrics & meaning

Alamelu Mangai Aruge

From Thaaliya Salangaiya · 1977

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Thaaliya Salangaiya
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
3 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maragatha maavattathu mani poopandhal
Maiyiduvaar kangal malar iduvar por koondhal
Sendhamaraiyinaar paadum orr laali
Thirumagalae vaazhgavena paadum orr laali
Alamelu mangai arugae thirumale
Alamelu mangai arugae thirumale
Azhiyadha thilagam thulangum mudhal naale
Azhiyadha thilagam thulangum mudhal naale
Alamelu mangai arugae thirumale
Arasani kaal pola arasalavum
Abhisehka panneerin manam polavum
Arasani kaal pola arasalavum
Abhisehka panneerin manam polavum
Ilaiyodu kalippaakku niram polavum
Ilaiyodu kalippaakku niram polavum
Inaikkindra anaikkindra thirunaalilae
Alamelu mangai arugae thirumale
Avan paarkkum bothu annam nilam paarkkavum
Arai kannil manavalan mugam paarkkavum
Avan paarkkum bothu annam nilam paarkkavum
Arai kannil manavalan mugam paarkkavum
Sivan paartha umai pola mugam naanavum
Sivan paartha umai pola mugam naanavum
Thanga silaiyaagavum acham thirai podavum
Alamelu mangai arugae thirumale
Ippodhu midhilaikku naan pogindren
Sreeraman vaidhegi manam kaangindren
Ippodhu midhilaikku naan pogindren
Sreeraman vaidhegi manam kaangindren
Eppodhu nee endru enai ketkkindren
Eppodhu nee endru enai ketkkindren
Enai ketppadhu pola… unai ketkkindren
Alamelu mangai arugae thirumale
Azhiyadha thilagam thulangum mudhal naale
Alamelu mangai arugae thirumale
Under a floral canopy of rubies in an emerald realm,
They apply kohl to her eyes and adorn her golden hair with flowers.
A gentle lullaby sung by the one on the red lotus,
A lullaby singing, "May Goddess Lakshmi live long and thrive!"...
Lord Thirumal standing beside Alamelu Mangai,
Lord Thirumal standing beside Alamelu Mangai,
On this first day, when the sacred wedding mark shines bright.
On this first day, when the sacred wedding mark shines bright.
Lord Thirumal standing beside Alamelu Mangai...
To reign firmly together like the sacred wedding pillar,
With a lingering fragrance like holy rosewater,
To reign firmly together like the sacred wedding pillar,
With a lingering fragrance like holy rosewater,
With a deep, rich bond like betel leaf and nut blended together,
With a deep, rich bond like betel leaf and nut blended together,
On this blessed day that unites and brings them together in embrace.
Lord Thirumal standing beside Alamelu Mangai...
When he looks at her, the swan-like bride looks down at the ground,
Stealing a glance at the groom's face through half-closed eyes.
When he looks at her, the swan-like bride looks down at the ground,
Stealing a glance at the groom's face through half-closed eyes.
Her face blushing shyly, like Goddess Uma when Lord Shiva looked at her,
Her face blushing shyly, like Goddess Uma when Lord Shiva looked at her,
Standing like a golden statue as sweet hesitation draws a veil.
Lord Thirumal standing beside Alamelu Mangai...
Now, in my heart, I journey to the city of Mithila,
To witness the wedding of Lord Rama and Vaidehi (Sita).
Now, in my heart, I journey to the city of Mithila,
To witness the wedding of Lord Rama and Vaidehi (Sita).
"When will it be your turn?" I ask myself,
"When will it be your turn?" I ask myself,
And just like asking myself... I am asking you.
Lord Thirumal standing beside Alamelu Mangai,
On this first day, when the sacred wedding mark shines bright.
Lord Thirumal standing beside Alamelu Mangai...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This auspicious song from Thaaliya Salangaiya (1977), written by Kannadasan and set to music by K. V. Mahadevan, celebrates the sanctity and beauty of a traditional Tamil wedding through rich devotional imagery. The lyrics draw parallels between the human wedded couple and divine pairs such as Thirumal (Lord Vishnu) with Alamelu Mangai, Shiva with Parvati, and Rama with Sita. The bride's coy elegance, the fragrance of holy waters, and traditional symbols of auspiciousness are colorfully woven into a lyrical lullaby and blessing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uwamai)

“Arasani kaal pola arasalavum”

Uses 'pola' (like/as) to compare the couple's prosperous rule to the stability of the traditional Arasani wedding post.

Allusion & Metaphor (Uwamai)

“Sivan paartha umai pola mugam naanavum”

Compares the bride's shy, blushing expression to Goddess Parvati when observed by Lord Shiva.

Assonance / Anaphora (Monai)

“Alamelu mangai arugae thirumale”

Repetition of initial vowel sounds ('A') across adjacent words creating a rhythmic, melodic flow.

Cultural Metaphor

“Ilaiyodu kalippaakku niram polavum”

Uses the deep red color resulting from chewing betel leaf and areca nut together as a metaphor for deep, inseparable marital love.

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Trivia

The lyric 'Arasani kaal' refers to the sacred milk-post or central pillar planted during traditional Tamil Hindu marriage ceremonies, symbolizing royal authority, stability, and growth for the new household. Kannadasan's use of Mithila and Rama-Sita wedding imagery evokes classic epic poetry tropes.

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