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Alangaram Abishegam

From Marumagale Vazhga · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Marumagale Vazhga
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
2 Aug 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Alangaram abhishegam archanai aarambham
Alangaram abhishegam archanai aarambham
Mogamundu manmadhanin yaagamundu
Kalyanamum vai bogamum
Innaalum ennaalum kondada thaan
Alangaram abhishegam archanai aarambham
Alangaram abhishegam archanai aarambham
Mogamundu manmadhanin yaagamundu
Kalyanamum vai bogamum
Innaalum ennaalum kondada thaan
{Ponnidhazh veenai kondu
Punnagai raagam ondru
Nee paada naan kooda
En dhegam thulladhoo} (2)
{Madi vizhum kodiyinil
Malar idhazh vazhi
Pani vizhum pozhudhinil
Palavidha sugam } (2)
Undaagavum kondaadavum
Vaanam boomi yaavum inbam
Alangaram abhishegam archanai aarambham
Female :Mogamundu manmadhanin yaagamundu
Male :Kalyanamum vai bogamum
Female :Innaalum ennaalum kondada thaan
{Sannadhi vaasal vandhu
Sammadham kettaai indru
Naan yenga nee thaanga
Enai naanam kolladhoo} (2)
{Oru puram thazhuvida
Aruginil vara
Maru puram thazuvida
Azhagiya malar} (2)
Kothaadavum muthaadavum
Thaenum paalum thevaiyenna
Alangaram abhishegam archanai aarambham
Mukkani saarum ingae
Moovagai paalum ingae
Naan kanden thaen undaen
En dhaagam theeraadhoo
Eduthida eduthida eduthathai
Indru koduthida
Koduthida aduthathu enna
Santhosam thana sallabam thaan
Kaalandhorum kaadhal vaazhum
Alangaram abhishegam archanai aarambham
Female :Mogamundu manmadhanin yaagamundu
Both :Kalyanamum vai bogamum
Innaalum ennaalum kondada thaan
The dressing up, the sacred bath, and the worship begin
The dressing up, the sacred bath, and the worship begin
There is desire, and there is the love god's ritual
The wedding and the celebrations,
Are meant to be celebrated today and every day!
The dressing up, the sacred bath, and the worship begin
The dressing up, the sacred bath, and the worship begin
There is desire, and there is the love god's ritual
The wedding and the celebrations,
Are meant to be celebrated today and every day!
With a veena of golden petals,
And a melody made of a smile,
As you sing and I join you,
Won't my body leap with joy?
On the tender vine resting in the lap,
Through the flower petals,
When the morning dew falls,
Many kinds of sweet pleasures,
Will blossom and be celebrated,
Heaven and earth are filled with joy!
The dressing up, the sacred bath, and the worship begin
Female: There is desire, and there is the love god's ritual
Male: The wedding and the celebrations,
Female: Are meant to be celebrated today and every day!
Coming to the entrance of the shrine,
You asked for my consent today,
As I yearn and you hold me close,
Won't shyness overcome me?
Embracing on one side,
As you come closer,
Embracing on the other side,
A lovely flower,
Swaying together and sharing kisses,
Why would we even need milk and honey?
The dressing up, the sacred bath, and the worship begin
The juice of the three sweet fruits is right here,
The three kinds of rich milk are right here,
I saw it and tasted the honey,
Won't my thirst be quenched?
Taking again and again, and what was taken,
Giving it all back today,
Giving more and more, what comes next?
Nothing but pure joy and playful romance!
Love will live on through every age!
The dressing up, the sacred bath, and the worship begin
Female: There is desire, and there is the love god's ritual
Both: The wedding and the celebrations,
Are meant to be celebrated today and every day!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Alangaram Abhishegam Archanai Aarambham from the 1982 movie Marumagale Vazhga is a sensual romantic duet that uses sacred temple rituals as elevated metaphors for marital intimacy and affection. Lyricist Vaali brilliantly weaves terms like alangaram (adornment), abhishegam (anointing), archanai (offering), and sannadhi (sanctum) to portray the romantic union of newlyweds as a sacred ceremony of love. Set to a lively rhythm by Shankar Ganesh and vividly rendered by Malaysia Vasudevan and Vani Jairam, the song captures the excitement, playful bashfulness, and passion of a couple discovering joy in each other's company, celebrating love as a eternal festival that transcends time.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Extended Metaphor (Rupakam / Uvamaani)

“Alangaram abhishegam archanai aarambham”

Vaali uses temple worship terms like alangaram, abhishegam, and archanai to metaphorically describe the acts of romantic adornment and intimacy.

Initial Alliteration (Monaai)

“Mogamundu manmadhanin yaagamundu”

Repetition of the 'M' sound in Mogamundu and Manmadhanin creates a melodious poetic cadence.

Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)

“Kothaadavum muthaadavum”

The second consonant 'th' matches between Kothaadavum and Muthaadavum.

Hyperbole (Ushruvaani)

“Vaanam boomi yaavum inbam”

Exaggerating cosmic joy, stating that all of heaven and earth turn into pure bliss.

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Trivia

Lyricist Vaali was renowned for his skillful blend of sacred imagery and romantic themes. In this song, he sacralizes romantic love by metaphorically comparing marital bliss to temple rituals, a unique stylistic touch that became very popular in 1980s Tamil cinema.

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