Amman Alangaram
From Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu · 1980
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Amman alangaaram hmmmmmm | The decoration of the Goddess, hmmmmmm |
| Anthi pagathorum hmmmmmm | Every dusk and day, hmmmmmm |
| Archanaikku yogam hmmmmmm | Fortunate time for worship, hmmmmmm |
| Arththajaama neram hmmmmmm | The midnight hour, hmmmmmm |
| Male | |
| Amman alangaaram hmmmmmm | The decoration of the Goddess, hmmmmmm |
| Anthi pagathorum hmmmmmm | Every dusk and day, hmmmmmm |
| Archanaikku yogam hmmmmmm | Fortunate time for worship, hmmmmmm |
| Arththajaama neram hmmmmmm | The midnight hour, hmmmmmm |
| Female | |
| Koondhal thottu paadham kodi nilaa vannam | From hair to feet, shimmering in the color of ten million moons |
| Koyil kollathaano naayaganin ullam | Is it to become a temple that the hero's heart resides? |
| Koondhal thottu paadham kodi nilaa vannam | From hair to feet, shimmering in the color of ten million moons |
| Koyil kollathaano naayaganin ullam | Is it to become a temple that the hero's heart resides? |
| Male | |
| Kaarththigai saaralil gramaththu vayalil | In the Karthigai drizzle, across the village field |
| Nadhimagal paaigiraal | The river-daughter flows fast |
| Aa…aa….kaarththigai saaralil gramaththu vayalil | Aa... aa... in the Karthigai drizzle, across the village field |
| Nadhimagal paaigiraal | The river-daughter flows fast |
| Male | |
| Antha nerththiyai paarkkaiyil | Looking at that absolute perfection |
| Nangaiyin poovudal theeyena kaaigindraal | The maiden's flower-like body burns like fire |
| Female | |
| Kaainthaval meniyai kadhalan thazhuva | As her lover embraces her heated body |
| Paniyena kulirgindraal | She cools down like soothing dew |
| Aa…Kaainthaval meniyai kadhalan thazhuva | Aa... As her lover embraces her heated body |
| Paniyena kulirgindraal | She cools down like soothing dew |
| Female | |
| Iru kannaththu thaamarai kai pada kai pada | As hands touch her lotus-like two cheeks repeatedly |
| Ponnena olirgindraal | She shines bright like pure gold |
| Male | |
| Aadai kondu thaenai mooduvathu enna | Why cover the honey with a garment? |
| Female :Aasai kondu yaetho theduvathu enna | Female: Why search for something out of desire? |
| Male | |
| Aahaa amman alangaaram aahaa haa | Aahaa, the decoration of the Goddess, aahaa haa |
| Anthi pagathorum yae hae hae | Every dusk and day, yae hae hae |
| Archanaikku yogam aahha haa | Fortunate time for worship, aahha haa |
| Arththajaama neram hmmm | The midnight hour, hmmm |
| Female | |
| Poonthalir oonjalil kaattrenum thalaivan | On the swing of tender leaves, the leader called the wind |
| Adhisayam paarkkindraan | Beholds a wonder |
| Intha poovaiyin vaayidhazh punnagai meettida | To evoke a smile on this maiden's lips |
| Shrutigal saerkkindraan | He aligns the musical pitches |
| Male | |
| Merthisai vaanaththil megaththin madiyil | In the western sky, resting on the lap of clouds |
| Kadhiravan saaingindraan | The sun reclines |
| Intha mangaiyin maarbinil mannavan saainthu | Resting upon this maiden's chest, her lord |
| Maiyalil thoigindraan | Drowns in deep infatuation |
| Female | |
| Vaanam konda neelam vanjivizhi kolla | As her eyes adopt the blue hue of the sky |
| Male :Naanam enna thevai naan ariya solla | Male: Why the shyness? Tell me so I may know |
| Male | |
| Amman alangaaram hmmmmmm | The decoration of the Goddess, hmmmmmm |
| Anthi pagathorum hmmmmmm | Every dusk and day, hmmmmmm |
| Archanaikku yogam hmmmmmm | Fortunate time for worship, hmmmmmm |
| Arththajaama neram hmmmmmm | The midnight hour, hmmmmmm |
அம்மன் அலங்காரம் ஹ்ம்மம்ம்ம்ம்
அந்திப் பகல்தோறும் ஹ்ம்மம்ம்ம்ம்
அர்ச்சனைக்கு யோகம் ஹ்ம்மம்ம்ம்ம்
அர்த்தஜாம நேரம் ஹ்ம்மம்ம்ம்ம்......
The decoration of the Goddess, hmmmmmm
Every dusk and day, hmmmmmm
Fortunate time for worship, hmmmmmm
The midnight hour, hmmmmmm
அம்மன் அலங்காரம் ஹ்ம்மம்ம்ம்ம்
அந்திப் பகல்தோறும் ஹ்ம்மம்ம்ம்ம்
அர்ச்சனைக்கு யோகம் ஹ்ம்மம்ம்ம்ம்
அர்த்தஜாம நேரம் ஹ்ம்மம்ம்ம்ம்......
The decoration of the Goddess, hmmmmmm
Every dusk and day, hmmmmmm
Fortunate time for worship, hmmmmmm
The midnight hour, hmmmmmm
கூந்தல் தொட்டு பாதம் கோடி நிலா வண்ணம்
கோயில் கொள்ளதானோ நாயகனின் உள்ளம்......
கூந்தல் தொட்டு பாதம் கோடி நிலா வண்ணம்
கோயில் கொள்ளதானோ நாயகனின் உள்ளம்......
From hair to feet, shimmering in the color of ten million moons
Is it to become a temple that the hero's heart resides?
From hair to feet, shimmering in the color of ten million moons
Is it to become a temple that the hero's heart resides?
கார்த்திகை சாரலில் கிராமத்து வயலில்
நதிமகள் பாய்கின்றாள்
ஆ....ஆ....கார்த்திகை சாரலில் கிராமத்து வயலில்
நதிமகள் பாய்கின்றாள்
In the Karthigai drizzle, across the village field
The river-daughter flows fast
Aa... aa... in the Karthigai drizzle, across the village field
The river-daughter flows fast
அந்த நேர்த்தியைப் பார்க்கையில்
நங்கையின் பூவுடல் தீயெனக் காய்கின்றாள்
Looking at that absolute perfection
The maiden's flower-like body burns like fire
காய்ந்தவள் மேனியை காதலன் தழுவ
பனியென குளிர்கின்றாள்
ஆ....காய்ந்தவள் மேனியை காதலன் தழுவ
பனியென குளிர்கின்றாள்
As her lover embraces her heated body
She cools down like soothing dew
Aa... As her lover embraces her heated body
She cools down like soothing dew
இரு கன்னத்து தாமரை கை பட கை பட
பொன்னென ஒளிர்கின்றாள்
As hands touch her lotus-like two cheeks repeatedly
She shines bright like pure gold
ஆடை கொண்டு தேனை மூடுவது என்ன
ஆசை கொண்டு ஏதோ தேடுவது என்ன
Why cover the honey with a garment?
Female: Why search for something out of desire?
ஆஹா அம்மன் அலங்காரம் ஆஹா ஹா
அந்திப் பகல்தோறும் ஏ ஹே ஹே
அர்ச்சனைக்கு யோகம் ஆஹ்ஹ ஹா
அர்த்தஜாம நேரம் ஹ்ம்ம்ம்
Aahaa, the decoration of the Goddess, aahaa haa
Every dusk and day, yae hae hae
Fortunate time for worship, aahha haa
The midnight hour, hmmm
பூந்தளிர் ஊஞ்சலில் காற்றெனும் தலைவன்
அதிசயம் பார்க்கின்றான்
இந்த பூவையின் வாயிதழ் புன்னகை மீட்டிட
ஸ்ருதிகள் சேர்க்கின்றான்
On the swing of tender leaves, the leader called the wind
Beholds a wonder
To evoke a smile on this maiden's lips
He aligns the musical pitches
மேற்த்திசை வானத்தில் மேகத்தின் மடியில்
கதிரவன் சாய்கின்றான்
இந்த மங்கையின் மார்பினில் மன்னவன் சாய்ந்து
மையலில் தோய்கின்றான்
In the western sky, resting on the lap of clouds
The sun reclines
Resting upon this maiden's chest, her lord
Drowns in deep infatuation
வானம் கொண்ட நீலம் வஞ்சிவிழி கொள்ள
நாணம் என்ன தேவை நான் அறியச் சொல்ல
As her eyes adopt the blue hue of the sky
Male: Why the shyness? Tell me so I may know
அம்மன் அலங்காரம் ஹ்ம்மம்ம்ம்ம்
அந்திப் பகல்தோறும் ஹ்ம்மம்ம்ம்ம்
அர்ச்சனைக்கு யோகம் ஹ்ம்மம்ம்ம்ம்
அர்த்தஜாம நேரம் ஹ்ம்மம்ம்ம்ம்......
The decoration of the Goddess, hmmmmmm
Every dusk and day, hmmmmmm
Fortunate time for worship, hmmmmmm
The midnight hour, hmmmmmm
Amman alangaaram hmmmmmm
The decoration of the Goddess, hmmmmmm
Anthi pagathorum hmmmmmm
Every dusk and day, hmmmmmm
Archanaikku yogam hmmmmmm
Fortunate time for worship, hmmmmmm
Arththajaama neram hmmmmmm
The midnight hour, hmmmmmm
Amman alangaaram hmmmmmm
The decoration of the Goddess, hmmmmmm
Anthi pagathorum hmmmmmm
Every dusk and day, hmmmmmm
Archanaikku yogam hmmmmmm
Fortunate time for worship, hmmmmmm
Arththajaama neram hmmmmmm
The midnight hour, hmmmmmm
Koondhal thottu paadham kodi nilaa vannam
From hair to feet, shimmering in the color of ten million moons
Koyil kollathaano naayaganin ullam
Is it to become a temple that the hero's heart resides?
Koondhal thottu paadham kodi nilaa vannam
From hair to feet, shimmering in the color of ten million moons
Koyil kollathaano naayaganin ullam
Is it to become a temple that the hero's heart resides?
Kaarththigai saaralil gramaththu vayalil
In the Karthigai drizzle, across the village field
Nadhimagal paaigiraal
The river-daughter flows fast
Aa…aa….kaarththigai saaralil gramaththu vayalil
Aa... aa... in the Karthigai drizzle, across the village field
Nadhimagal paaigiraal
The river-daughter flows fast
Antha nerththiyai paarkkaiyil
Looking at that absolute perfection
Nangaiyin poovudal theeyena kaaigindraal
The maiden's flower-like body burns like fire
Kaainthaval meniyai kadhalan thazhuva
As her lover embraces her heated body
Paniyena kulirgindraal
She cools down like soothing dew
Aa…Kaainthaval meniyai kadhalan thazhuva
Aa... As her lover embraces her heated body
Paniyena kulirgindraal
She cools down like soothing dew
Iru kannaththu thaamarai kai pada kai pada
As hands touch her lotus-like two cheeks repeatedly
Ponnena olirgindraal
She shines bright like pure gold
Aadai kondu thaenai mooduvathu enna
Why cover the honey with a garment?
Female :Aasai kondu yaetho theduvathu enna
Female: Why search for something out of desire?
Aahaa amman alangaaram aahaa haa
Aahaa, the decoration of the Goddess, aahaa haa
Anthi pagathorum yae hae hae
Every dusk and day, yae hae hae
Archanaikku yogam aahha haa
Fortunate time for worship, aahha haa
Arththajaama neram hmmm
The midnight hour, hmmm
Poonthalir oonjalil kaattrenum thalaivan
On the swing of tender leaves, the leader called the wind
Adhisayam paarkkindraan
Beholds a wonder
Intha poovaiyin vaayidhazh punnagai meettida
To evoke a smile on this maiden's lips
Shrutigal saerkkindraan
He aligns the musical pitches
Merthisai vaanaththil megaththin madiyil
In the western sky, resting on the lap of clouds
Kadhiravan saaingindraan
The sun reclines
Intha mangaiyin maarbinil mannavan saainthu
Resting upon this maiden's chest, her lord
Maiyalil thoigindraan
Drowns in deep infatuation
Vaanam konda neelam vanjivizhi kolla
As her eyes adopt the blue hue of the sky
Male :Naanam enna thevai naan ariya solla
Male: Why the shyness? Tell me so I may know
Amman alangaaram hmmmmmm
The decoration of the Goddess, hmmmmmm
Anthi pagathorum hmmmmmm
Every dusk and day, hmmmmmm
Archanaikku yogam hmmmmmm
Fortunate time for worship, hmmmmmm
Arththajaama neram hmmmmmm
The midnight hour, hmmmmmm
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Amman Alangaaram is a classic romantic duet composed by M. S. Viswanathan for the 1980 film Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu. Lyricist Vaali uniquely weaves sacred temple iconography—comparing the heroine's beauty and intimacy to the divine adornment (alangaaram) and midnight ritual (arththajaama poojai) of a deity—with passionate romantic expressions. The song beautifully captures the sensory shifts between physical heat and cool satisfaction as the lovers embrace. Through rich imagery involving the drizzle of Karthigai, flowing rivers, setting suns, and wind swinging through leaves, nature itself participates in celebrating their intimacy. Vaali's poetry transforms physical romantic desire into a sacred, ethereal experience.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Amman alangaaram / Anthi pagathorum / Archanaikku yogam / Arththajaama neram होतात (Line 1-4/41-44) - Repetition of initial 'A' sound across lines creates a sacred rhythmic chant effect.”
Uvamai (Simile)
“Nangaiyin poovudal theeyena kaaigindraal (Line 18) - The maiden's warm body is compared directly to fire ('theeyena' - like fire).”
Uvamai (Simile)
“Paniyena kulirgindraal (Line 20) - The soothing sensation of her body cooling down upon her lover's touch is compared to dew ('paniyena' - like dew).”
Rupakam (Metaphor)
“Iru kannaththu thaamarai (Line 23) - The heroine's cheeks are directly metaphorized as lotus flowers ('thaamarai').”
Personification
“Nadhimagal paaigiraal (Line 14) - The flowing river is personified as a daughter ('Nadhimagal').”
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Trivia
The song is notable for Vaali's clever use of traditional religious and ritualistic terminology ('Amman alangaaram', 'Arththajaama neram', 'Archanaikku yogam') to craft a deeply sensual duet, a stylistic choice common in 1970s and 1980s Tamil cinema to bypass censorship and elevate eroticism to art.
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