Anbumikka Mappillaikku
From Engal Kula Deivam · 1974
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. Janaki, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Engal Kula Deivam1974
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Anbumikka mappillaikku | To the loving groom |
| Ennai thantha periyavarku | To the elder who gave me away |
| Nandri sollum neram ithu | This is the time to express gratitude |
| Naan vanangum theivam ithu | This is the deity I worship |
| Female | |
| Anbumikka mappillaikku | To the loving groom |
| Ennai thantha periyavarku | To the elder who gave me away |
| Nandri sollum neram ithu | This is the time to express gratitude |
| Naan vanangum theivam ithu | This is the deity I worship |
| Naan vanangum theivam ithu | This is the deity I worship |
| Male | |
| Vinnile kudai pidikkum | Holding an umbrella in the sky |
| Vennila oadi vanthu | The white moon came running |
| Vinnile kudai pidikkum | Holding an umbrella in the sky |
| Vennila oadi vanthu | The white moon came running |
| Pennile kalanthendru | Saying it merged into a woman |
| Naan ennugindra neram ithu | This is the time I am thinking |
| Male | |
| Pennile kalanthendru | Saying it merged into a woman |
| Ennugindra neram ithu | This is the time I am thinking |
| Vinnile kudai pidikkum | Holding an umbrella in the sky |
| Vennila oadi vanthu | The white moon came running |
| Pennile kalanthendru | Saying it merged into a woman |
| Ennugindra neram ithu | This is the time I am thinking |
| Ennugindra neram ithu | This is the time I am thinking |
| Female | |
| {Thottathellaam vairamandro | Isn't everything you touch turned into diamond? |
| Ungal kairasi | That is the golden touch of your hands |
| Kattungalen kaiyil ennai | Hold me tight in your hands |
| Kathal kathai pesi} (2) | Speaking stories of love |
| Male | |
| Sithira sirpathin arputha vannathil | In the wonderful colors of a sculpted painting |
| Manthiram podattumaa | Shall I cast a spell? |
| Sithira sirpathin arputha vannathil | In the wonderful colors of a sculpted painting |
| Manthiram podattumaa | Shall I cast a spell? |
| Pathini theivam kannagi endre | Calling you the chaste deity Kannagi |
| Kaaviyam paadattuma | Shall I sing an epic song? |
| Female | |
| Anbumikka mappillaikku | To the loving groom |
| Ennai thantha periyavarku | To the elder who gave me away |
| Nandri sollum neram ithu | This is the time to express gratitude |
| Naan vanangum theivam ithu | This is the deity I worship |
| Naan vanangum theivam ithu | This is the deity I worship |
| Male | |
| {Mai vazhiyum kangalile | In the eyes adorned with kohl |
| Inba vellottam | A surge of pure happiness flows |
| Mangaiyudan sangamathil | In union with the young maiden |
| Indru kondattam} (2) | Today is a grand celebration |
| Female | |
| Angayarkanniyin sannathi enbathai | That this is the sanctum of Goddess Angayarkanni |
| Ennendru koorattumaa | How shall I describe it? |
| Angayarkanniyin sannathi enbathai | That this is the sanctum of Goddess Angayarkanni |
| Ennendru koorattumaa | How shall I describe it? |
| Mangala mangai kungumam konda | An auspicious maiden with kumkum |
| Netriyai kaattatumaa | Shall I show my forehead? |
| Female | |
| Anbumikka mappillaikku | To the loving groom |
| Ennai thantha periyavarku | To the elder who gave me away |
| Nandri sollum neram ithu | This is the time to express gratitude |
| Naan vanangum theivam ithu | This is the deity I worship |
| Naan vanangum theivam ithu | This is the deity I worship |
அன்புமிக்க மாப்பிள்ளைக்கு
என்னை தந்த பெரியவர்க்கு
நன்றி சொல்லும் நேரம் இது
நான் வணங்கும் தெய்வம் இது
To the loving groom
To the elder who gave me away
This is the time to express gratitude
This is the deity I worship
அன்புமிக்க மாப்பிள்ளைக்கு
என்னை தந்த பெரியவர்க்கு
நன்றி சொல்லும் நேரம் இது
நான் வணங்கும் தெய்வம் இது
நான் வணங்கும் தெய்வம் இது
To the loving groom
To the elder who gave me away
This is the time to express gratitude
This is the deity I worship
This is the deity I worship
விண்ணிலே குடை பிடிக்கும்
வெண்ணிலா ஓடி வந்து
விண்ணிலே குடை பிடிக்கும்
வெண்ணிலா ஓடி வந்து
பெண்ணிலே கலந்ததென்று நான்
எண்ணுகின்ற நேரம் இது.....
Holding an umbrella in the sky
The white moon came running
Holding an umbrella in the sky
The white moon came running
Saying it merged into a woman
This is the time I am thinking
பெண்ணிலே கலந்ததென்று
எண்ணுகின்ற நேரம் இது.....
விண்ணிலே குடை பிடிக்கும்
வெண்ணிலா ஓடி வந்து
பெண்ணிலே கலந்ததென்று
எண்ணுகின்ற நேரம் இது.....
எண்ணுகின்ற நேரம் இது.....
Saying it merged into a woman
This is the time I am thinking
Holding an umbrella in the sky
The white moon came running
Saying it merged into a woman
This is the time I am thinking
This is the time I am thinking
{தொட்டதெல்லாம் வைரமன்றோ
உங்கள் கைராசி
கட்டுங்களேன் கையில் என்னை
காதல் கதை பேசி} (2)
Isn't everything you touch turned into diamond?
That is the golden touch of your hands
Hold me tight in your hands
Speaking stories of love
சித்திர சிற்பத்தின் அற்புத வண்ணத்தில்
மந்திரம் போடட்டுமா
சித்திர சிற்பத்தின் அற்புத வண்ணத்தில்
மந்திரம் போடட்டுமா
பத்தினி தெய்வம் கண்ணகி என்றே
காவியம் பாடட்டுமா.....
In the wonderful colors of a sculpted painting
Shall I cast a spell?
In the wonderful colors of a sculpted painting
Shall I cast a spell?
Calling you the chaste deity Kannagi
Shall I sing an epic song?
அன்புமிக்க மாப்பிள்ளைக்கு
என்னை தந்த பெரியவர்க்கு
நன்றி சொல்லும் நேரம் இது
நான் வணங்கும் தெய்வம் இது
நான் வணங்கும் தெய்வம் இது
To the loving groom
To the elder who gave me away
This is the time to express gratitude
This is the deity I worship
This is the deity I worship
{மை வழியும் கண்களிலே
இன்ப வெள்ளோட்டம்
மங்கையுடன் சங்கமத்தில்
இன்று கொண்டாட்டம்} (2)
In the eyes adorned with kohl
A surge of pure happiness flows
In union with the young maiden
Today is a grand celebration
அங்கயர்கன்னியின் சன்னதி என்பதை
என்னென்று கூறட்டுமா
அங்கயர்கன்னியின் சன்னதி என்பதை
என்னென்று கூறட்டுமா
மங்கல மங்கை குங்குமம் கொண்ட
நெற்றியைக் காட்டட்டுமா......
That this is the sanctum of Goddess Angayarkanni
How shall I describe it?
That this is the sanctum of Goddess Angayarkanni
How shall I describe it?
An auspicious maiden with kumkum
Shall I show my forehead?
அன்புமிக்க மாப்பிள்ளைக்கு
என்னை தந்த பெரியவர்க்கு
நன்றி சொல்லும் நேரம் இது
நான் வணங்கும் தெய்வம் இது
நான் வணங்கும் தெய்வம் இது
To the loving groom
To the elder who gave me away
This is the time to express gratitude
This is the deity I worship
This is the deity I worship
Anbumikka mappillaikku
To the loving groom
Ennai thantha periyavarku
To the elder who gave me away
Nandri sollum neram ithu
This is the time to express gratitude
Naan vanangum theivam ithu
This is the deity I worship
Anbumikka mappillaikku
To the loving groom
Ennai thantha periyavarku
To the elder who gave me away
Nandri sollum neram ithu
This is the time to express gratitude
Naan vanangum theivam ithu
This is the deity I worship
Naan vanangum theivam ithu
This is the deity I worship
Vinnile kudai pidikkum
Holding an umbrella in the sky
Vennila oadi vanthu
The white moon came running
Vinnile kudai pidikkum
Holding an umbrella in the sky
Vennila oadi vanthu
The white moon came running
Pennile kalanthendru
Saying it merged into a woman
Naan ennugindra neram ithu
This is the time I am thinking
Pennile kalanthendru
Saying it merged into a woman
Ennugindra neram ithu
This is the time I am thinking
Vinnile kudai pidikkum
Holding an umbrella in the sky
Vennila oadi vanthu
The white moon came running
Pennile kalanthendru
Saying it merged into a woman
Ennugindra neram ithu
This is the time I am thinking
Ennugindra neram ithu
This is the time I am thinking
{Thottathellaam vairamandro
Isn't everything you touch turned into diamond?
Ungal kairasi
That is the golden touch of your hands
Kattungalen kaiyil ennai
Hold me tight in your hands
Kathal kathai pesi} (2)
Speaking stories of love
Sithira sirpathin arputha vannathil
In the wonderful colors of a sculpted painting
Manthiram podattumaa
Shall I cast a spell?
Sithira sirpathin arputha vannathil
In the wonderful colors of a sculpted painting
Manthiram podattumaa
Shall I cast a spell?
Pathini theivam kannagi endre
Calling you the chaste deity Kannagi
Kaaviyam paadattuma
Shall I sing an epic song?
Anbumikka mappillaikku
To the loving groom
Ennai thantha periyavarku
To the elder who gave me away
Nandri sollum neram ithu
This is the time to express gratitude
Naan vanangum theivam ithu
This is the deity I worship
Naan vanangum theivam ithu
This is the deity I worship
{Mai vazhiyum kangalile
In the eyes adorned with kohl
Inba vellottam
A surge of pure happiness flows
Mangaiyudan sangamathil
In union with the young maiden
Indru kondattam} (2)
Today is a grand celebration
Angayarkanniyin sannathi enbathai
That this is the sanctum of Goddess Angayarkanni
Ennendru koorattumaa
How shall I describe it?
Angayarkanniyin sannathi enbathai
That this is the sanctum of Goddess Angayarkanni
Ennendru koorattumaa
How shall I describe it?
Mangala mangai kungumam konda
An auspicious maiden with kumkum
Netriyai kaattatumaa
Shall I show my forehead?
Anbumikka mappillaikku
To the loving groom
Ennai thantha periyavarku
To the elder who gave me away
Nandri sollum neram ithu
This is the time to express gratitude
Naan vanangum theivam ithu
This is the deity I worship
Naan vanangum theivam ithu
This is the deity I worship
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic duet celebrates wedded bliss, deep affection, and mutual devotion. The bride expresses immense gratitude to the elders who arranged her union with her beloved husband, whom she reveres as a divine presence. In response, the groom poetically admires her grace and beauty, comparing her to the moon descending to take the form of a woman. Rich in cultural and literary allegories, the lyrics elevate romantic affection to a spiritual realm, invoking classical epic figures and divine grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vinnile kudai pidikkum Vennila oadi vanthu Pennile kalanthendru”
Comparing the bride's arrival and feminine beauty to the moon running down from the sky.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vinnile kudai pidikkum / Vennila oadi vanthu”
Matching initial consonant sounds in consecutive lines ('Vinnile' and 'Vennila').
Cultural Allusion (Ilakkiya Kurippu)
“Pathini theivam kannagi endre Kaaviyam paadattuma”
Invoking Kannagi from Silappatikaram as the epitome of chastity and virtue, and Angayarkanni (Goddess Meenakshi) to represent divine sanctum and auspiciousness.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Kaviarasu Kannadasan, this song highlights the traditional values attached to Tamil marriage while showcasing the graceful vocal harmony between S. Janaki and P. Jayachandran.
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