Ambikaiye Easwariye
From Pattikada Pattanama · 1972
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Pattikada Pattanama1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ambigaiyae …eswariyae… | Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari... |
| Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda | The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us... |
| Kungumakkaari…. | Oh lady of red vermilion... |
| Male | |
| Ambigaiyae …eswariyae… | Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari... |
| Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda | The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us... |
| Kungumakkaari…. | Oh lady of red vermilion... |
| Male | |
| Omkaariyae….vaeppilaikkaari…. | Oh embodiment of Om... Oh lady holding neem leaves... |
| Omkaariyae….vaeppilaikkaari…. | Oh embodiment of Om... Oh lady holding neem leaves... |
| Oru udukkaiyilae pagai virattum | The one who drives away enemies with the sound of a small drum (udukkai)... |
| Muththumaari…. | Oh Muthumaari... |
| Male | |
| Oru udukkaiyilae pagai varattum | Let enemies be driven away with the sound of a small drum... |
| Muththumaari…. | Oh Muthumaari... |
| Ambigaiyae …eswariyae… | Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari... |
| Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda | The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us... |
| Kungumakkaari…. | Oh lady of red vermilion... |
| Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda | The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us... |
| Kungumakkaari…. | Oh lady of red vermilion... |
| Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda | The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us... |
| Kungumakkaari….. | Oh lady of red vermilion... |
| Male | |
| Vaelaiyilae manasu vachom | We set our hearts on honest hard work, |
| Muththumaari | Oh Muthumaari, |
| Ippo vettri kodi naattugirom | Now we hoist the flag of victory, |
| Muththumaari…. | Oh Muthumaari... |
| Male | |
| Vaelaiyilae manasu vachom | We set our hearts on honest hard work, |
| Muththumaari | Oh Muthumaari, |
| Ippo vettri kodi naattugirom | Now we hoist the flag of victory, |
| Muththumaari…. | Oh Muthumaari... |
| Aalamaram pol irukkum | Like a massive banyan tree, |
| Engal koottam | Our community stands united, |
| Emmai aadharichchu… | Support us and... |
| Vaazhthuthadi muththumaari.. | Bless us, oh Muthumaari.. |
| Male | |
| Ambigaiyae …eswariyae… | Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari... |
| Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda | The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us... |
| Kungumakkaari…. | Oh lady of red vermilion... |
| Male | |
| Ezhaigalai yaeichadhillae | We have never cheated the poor, |
| Muththumaari.. | Oh Muthumaari.. |
| Naanga yaemaathi pozhachadhillae | We have never survived by deceiving others, |
| Muththumaari…. | Oh Muthumaari... |
| Male | |
| Ezhaigalai yaeichadhillae | We have never cheated the poor, |
| Muththumaari.. | Oh Muthumaari.. |
| Naanga yaemaathi pozhachadhillae | We have never survived by deceiving others, |
| Muththumaari…. | Oh Muthumaari... |
| Vaazha vittu vaazhugirom | We live and let others live, |
| Muththumaari | Oh Muthumaari, |
| Ini varungaalam engalukkae | The future belongs to us from now on, |
| Muththumaari…. | Oh Muthumaari... |
| Male | |
| Ambigaiyae …eswariyae… | Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari... |
| Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda | The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us... |
| Kungumakkaari…. | Oh lady of red vermilion... |
| Male | |
| Sivagaami umaiyavalae | Oh Sivagami, the form of Uma, |
| Muththumaari | Oh Muthumaari, |
| Un selvanukku kaalam undu | Your beloved son will have his great time, |
| Muththumaari………… | Oh Muthumaari... |
| Male | |
| Sivagaami umaiyavalae | Oh Sivagami, the form of Uma, |
| Muththumaari | Oh Muthumaari, |
| Un selvanukku kaalam undu | Your beloved son will have his great time, |
| Muththumaari………. | Oh Muthumaari... |
| Magaraasan vaazhga endru | Wishing 'Long live the great king', |
| Vaazhthukoori | With blessings and greetings, |
| Indha makkalellaam pottra vaendum | All these people must praise him, |
| Kottai yaeri… | As he ascends the fort... |
| Male | |
| Ambigaiyae …eswariyae… | Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari... |
| Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda | The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us... |
| Kungumakkaari…. | Oh lady of red vermilion... |
| Male | |
| Omkaariyae….vaeppilaikkaari…. | Oh embodiment of Om... Oh lady holding neem leaves... |
| Oru udukkaiyilae pagai virattum | The one who drives away enemies with the sound of a small drum... |
| Muththumaari…. | Oh Muthumaari... |
| Male | |
| Ambigaiyae …eswariyae… | Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari... |
| Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda | The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us... |
| Kungumakkaari…. | Oh lady of red vermilion... |
| Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda | The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us... |
| Kungumakkaari…. | Oh lady of red vermilion... |
| Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda | The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us... |
| Kungumakkaari….. | Oh lady of red vermilion... |
| Chorus | |
| Ambigaiyae eswariyae | Oh Goddess Ambigai, Oh Eswari, |
| Ambigaiyae eswariyae | Oh Goddess Ambigai, Oh Eswari, |
| Muththmaari muththumaari | Oh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari, |
| Muththmaari muththumaari | Oh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari, |
| Muththmaari muththumaari | Oh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari, |
| Muththmaari muththumaari | Oh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari |
அம்பிகையே ஈஸ்வரியே
எம்மை ஆள வந்து கோயில் கொண்ட
குங்குமக்காரி
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Oh lady of red vermilion...
அம்பிகையே ஈஸ்வரியே
எம்மை ஆள வந்து கோயில் கொண்ட
குங்குமக்காரி
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Oh lady of red vermilion...
ஓம்காரியே வேப்பிலைக்காரி.......
ஓம்காரியே வேப்பிலைக்காரி
ஒரு உடுக்கையிலே பகை விரட்டும்
முத்துமாரி
Oh embodiment of Om... Oh lady holding neem leaves...
Oh embodiment of Om... Oh lady holding neem leaves...
The one who drives away enemies with the sound of a small drum (udukkai)...
Oh Muthumaari...
ஒரு உடுக்கையிலே பகை விரட்டும்
முத்துமாரி....
அம்பிகையே ஈஸ்வரியே
எம்மை ஆள வந்து கோயில் கொண்ட
குங்குமக்காரி
எம்மை ஆள வந்து கோயில் கொண்ட
குங்குமக்காரி
எம்மை ஆள வந்து கோயில் கொண்ட
குங்குமக்காரி
Let enemies be driven away with the sound of a small drum...
Oh Muthumaari...
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Oh lady of red vermilion...
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Oh lady of red vermilion...
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Oh lady of red vermilion...
வேலையிலே மனசு வச்சோம்
முத்துமாரி
இப்போ வெற்றிக் கொடி நாட்டுகிறோம்
முத்துமாரி.....
We set our hearts on honest hard work,
Oh Muthumaari,
Now we hoist the flag of victory,
Oh Muthumaari...
வேலையிலே மனசு வச்சோம்
முத்துமாரி
இப்போ வெற்றிக் கொடி நாட்டுகிறோம்
முத்துமாரி.....
வேலையிலே மனசு வச்சோம்
முத்துமாரி
இப்போ வெற்றிக் கொடி நாட்டுகிறோம்
முத்துமாரி.....
We set our hearts on honest hard work,
Oh Muthumaari,
Now we hoist the flag of victory,
Oh Muthumaari...
Like a massive banyan tree,
Our community stands united,
Support us and...
Bless us, oh Muthumaari..
ஆலமரம் போலிருக்கும்
எங்கள் கூட்டம்
எம்மை ஆதரிச்சு
வாழ்த்துதடி முத்துமாரி
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Oh lady of red vermilion...
அம்பிகையே ஈஸ்வரியே
எம்மை ஆள வந்து கோயில் கொண்ட
குங்குமக்காரி
We have never cheated the poor,
Oh Muthumaari..
We have never survived by deceiving others,
Oh Muthumaari...
ஏழைகளை ஏச்சதில்லை
முத்துமாரி
நாங்க ஏமாத்தி பொழச்சதில்லை
முத்துமாரி
We have never cheated the poor,
Oh Muthumaari..
We have never survived by deceiving others,
Oh Muthumaari...
We live and let others live,
Oh Muthumaari,
The future belongs to us from now on,
Oh Muthumaari...
ஏழைகளை ஏச்சதில்லை
முத்துமாரி
நாங்க ஏமாத்தி பொழச்சதில்லை
முத்துமாரி
வாழ விட்டு வாழுகிறோம்
முத்துமாரி
இனி வருங்காலம் எங்களுக்கே
முத்துமாரி.....
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Oh lady of red vermilion...
அம்பிகையே ஈஸ்வரியே
எம்மை ஆள வந்து கோயில் கொண்ட
குங்குமக்காரி
Oh Sivagami, the form of Uma,
Oh Muthumaari,
Your beloved son will have his great time,
Oh Muthumaari...
சிவகாமி உமையவளே
முத்துமாரி
உன் செல்வனுக்கும் காலமுண்டு
முத்துமாரி
Oh Sivagami, the form of Uma,
Oh Muthumaari,
Your beloved son will have his great time,
Oh Muthumaari...
Wishing 'Long live the great king',
With blessings and greetings,
All these people must praise him,
As he ascends the fort...
சிவகாமி உமையவளே
முத்துமாரி
உன் செல்வனுக்கும் காலமுண்டு
முத்துமாரி
மகராஜன் வாழ்கவென்று
வாழ்த்து கூறி
இந்த மக்களெல்லாம் போற்ற வேணும்
கோட்டை ஏறி
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Oh lady of red vermilion...
அம்பிகையே ஈஸ்வரியே
எம்மை ஆள வந்து கோயில் கொண்ட
குங்குமக்காரி
Oh embodiment of Om... Oh lady holding neem leaves...
The one who drives away enemies with the sound of a small drum...
Oh Muthumaari...
ஓம்காரியே வேப்பிலைக்காரி
ஓம்காரியே வேப்பிலைக்காரி
ஒரு உடுக்கையிலே பகை விரட்டும்
முத்துமாரி
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Oh lady of red vermilion...
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Oh lady of red vermilion...
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Oh lady of red vermilion...
அம்பிகையே ஈஸ்வரியே
எம்மை ஆள வந்து கோயில் கொண்ட
குங்குமக்காரி
எம்மை ஆள வந்து கோயில் கொண்ட
குங்குமக்காரி
எம்மை ஆள வந்து கோயில் கொண்ட
குங்குமக்காரி
Oh Goddess Ambigai, Oh Eswari,
Oh Goddess Ambigai, Oh Eswari,
Oh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari,
Oh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari,
Oh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari,
Oh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari
அம்பிகையே ஈஸ்வரியே
அம்பிகையே ஈஸ்வரியே
முத்துமாரி முத்துமாரி
முத்துமாரி முத்துமாரி
முத்துமாரி முத்துமாரி
முத்துமாரி முத்துமாரி
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….
Oh lady of red vermilion...
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….
Oh lady of red vermilion...
Omkaariyae….vaeppilaikkaari….
Oh embodiment of Om... Oh lady holding neem leaves...
Omkaariyae….vaeppilaikkaari….
Oh embodiment of Om... Oh lady holding neem leaves...
Oru udukkaiyilae pagai virattum
The one who drives away enemies with the sound of a small drum (udukkai)...
Muththumaari….
Oh Muthumaari...
Oru udukkaiyilae pagai varattum
Let enemies be driven away with the sound of a small drum...
Muththumaari….
Oh Muthumaari...
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….
Oh lady of red vermilion...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….
Oh lady of red vermilion...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari…..
Oh lady of red vermilion...
Vaelaiyilae manasu vachom
We set our hearts on honest hard work,
Muththumaari
Oh Muthumaari,
Ippo vettri kodi naattugirom
Now we hoist the flag of victory,
Muththumaari….
Oh Muthumaari...
Vaelaiyilae manasu vachom
We set our hearts on honest hard work,
Muththumaari
Oh Muthumaari,
Ippo vettri kodi naattugirom
Now we hoist the flag of victory,
Muththumaari….
Oh Muthumaari...
Aalamaram pol irukkum
Like a massive banyan tree,
Engal koottam
Our community stands united,
Emmai aadharichchu…
Support us and...
Vaazhthuthadi muththumaari..
Bless us, oh Muthumaari..
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….
Oh lady of red vermilion...
Ezhaigalai yaeichadhillae
We have never cheated the poor,
Muththumaari..
Oh Muthumaari..
Naanga yaemaathi pozhachadhillae
We have never survived by deceiving others,
Muththumaari….
Oh Muthumaari...
Ezhaigalai yaeichadhillae
We have never cheated the poor,
Muththumaari..
Oh Muthumaari..
Naanga yaemaathi pozhachadhillae
We have never survived by deceiving others,
Muththumaari….
Oh Muthumaari...
Vaazha vittu vaazhugirom
We live and let others live,
Muththumaari
Oh Muthumaari,
Ini varungaalam engalukkae
The future belongs to us from now on,
Muththumaari….
Oh Muthumaari...
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….
Oh lady of red vermilion...
Sivagaami umaiyavalae
Oh Sivagami, the form of Uma,
Muththumaari
Oh Muthumaari,
Un selvanukku kaalam undu
Your beloved son will have his great time,
Muththumaari…………
Oh Muthumaari...
Sivagaami umaiyavalae
Oh Sivagami, the form of Uma,
Muththumaari
Oh Muthumaari,
Un selvanukku kaalam undu
Your beloved son will have his great time,
Muththumaari……….
Oh Muthumaari...
Magaraasan vaazhga endru
Wishing 'Long live the great king',
Vaazhthukoori
With blessings and greetings,
Indha makkalellaam pottra vaendum
All these people must praise him,
Kottai yaeri…
As he ascends the fort...
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….
Oh lady of red vermilion...
Omkaariyae….vaeppilaikkaari….
Oh embodiment of Om... Oh lady holding neem leaves...
Oru udukkaiyilae pagai virattum
The one who drives away enemies with the sound of a small drum...
Muththumaari….
Oh Muthumaari...
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…
Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….
Oh lady of red vermilion...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….
Oh lady of red vermilion...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil konda
The one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari…..
Oh lady of red vermilion...
Ambigaiyae eswariyae
Oh Goddess Ambigai, Oh Eswari,
Ambigaiyae eswariyae
Oh Goddess Ambigai, Oh Eswari,
Muththmaari muththumaari
Oh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari,
Muththmaari muththumaari
Oh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari,
Muththmaari muththumaari
Oh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari,
Muththmaari muththumaari
Oh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a devotional folk-style hymn addressed to Goddess Muthumaari (an incarnation of Goddess Shakti/Amman). The lyrics express deep piety, ethical righteousness, and hope for prosperity. The singers extol the virtues of hard work, honesty, and communal solidarity, proudly stating that they live without cheating others and advocate for living in harmony. They seek the Goddess's blessings to triumph over adversity, achieve success, and usher in a victorious future.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Simile)
“Aalamaram pol irukkum”
Comparing the strength and expanse of the community to a rooted, shade-giving banyan tree (Aalamaram pol irukkum engal koottam).
Emona / Rhyme (Ethirai)
“Ezhaigalai yaeichadhillae / Naanga yaemaathi pozhachadhillae”
Tamil second-letter rhyming across lines, such as 'Vaelaiyilae' and 'Aalamaram', or 'Ezhaigalai' and 'Naanga'.
Apostrophe (Invocation)
“Omkaariyae….vaeppilaikkaari….”
Directly addressing Goddess Muthumaari using attributes like Kungumakkaari, Vaeppilaikkaari, and Omkaariyae.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Muththmaari muththumaari”
Refrain repetition of the Goddess's name 'Muththumaari' and 'Kungumakkaari' throughout the song to evoke rhythmic fervor.
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Trivia
This track is a celebrated folk-style devotional dance song from the classic 1972 Tamil movie 'Pattikada Pattanama', starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. Written by Kannadasan and set to tune by M. S. Viswanathan, the song features a vibrant rhythm mimicking traditional village Amman temple festival music.
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