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Lyrics & meaning

Antharangam Nanariven

From Ganga Gowri · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. Janaki, P. B. Sreenivas
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Ganga Gowri1973

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Andharangam naan arivenI know the intimate secrets,
Sindhum ilam punnagaiyae..ae…Oh young lady with a blossoming smile..
Andharangam naan arivenI know the intimate secrets,
Sindhum ilam punnagaiyaeOh young lady with a blossoming smile.
Female
Mandharathil naan vizhundhenI fell into a spell,
Maadhavanin thozhgalilaeOn Madhavan's shoulders.
Mandharathil naan vizhundhenI fell into a spell,
Maadhavanin thozhgalilaeOn Madhavan's shoulders.
Vandha vazhi naan ariyenI do not know the path I came from,
Mangai ennai neearivaaiOh young woman, you know me.
Vandha vazhi naan ariyenI do not know the path I came from,
Mangai ennai neearivaaiOh young woman, you know me.
Female
Andharangam naan arivenI know the intimate secrets,
Sindhum ilam punnagaiyae..ae…Oh young lady with a blossoming smile..
Male
Thedi vandha silaiyai kanduSeeing the divine idol she came searching for,
Moodi konda kangalHer eyes closed in reverence and shyness,
Indha devaraiyum viduvadhillaiThey do not spare even the lord himself,
Oodal konda pengalWomen engaged in romantic sulking.
Male
Thedi vandha silaiyai kanduSeeing the divine idol she came searching for,
Moodi konda kangalHer eyes closed in reverence and shyness,
Indha devaraiyum viduvadhillaiThey do not spare even the lord himself,
Oodal konda pengalWomen engaged in romantic sulking.
Female
Manandhavarai yaaridathumThe one we have married,
Tharuvathillai naangalWe will never surrender to anyone else.
Manandhavarai yaaridathumThe one we have married,
Tharuvathillai naangalWe will never surrender to anyone else.
Dhinamdhorum naadagangal aaduvadhu neengalIt is you who play these drama games every single day.
Female
En mannavaOh my king!
Male :Unmai sollavaMale: Shall I tell the truth?
Female :Penmai allavaa….Female: Is it not womanhood?
Male :Ennai vellavaaaMale: Have you come to conquer me?
Male
Andharangam naan arivenI know the intimate secrets,
Sindhum ilam punnagaiyae..ae…Oh young lady with a blossoming smile..
Male
Thaamaraiyil kudi irukkumResiding in the sacred lotus,
Thanga malar deviOh golden flower goddess,
Unnai thaan ninaindhuThinking only of you,
Thazhuvi kollum devan ivan aaviThis divine soul embraces you.
Male
Thaamaraiyil kudi irukkumResiding in the sacred lotus,
Thanga malar deviOh golden flower goddess,
Unnai thaan ninaindhuThinking only of you,
Thazhuvi kollum devan ivan aaviThis divine soul embraces you.
Female
Arivenae sagasangalI know all your clever tricks,
Idhu varaiyil podhumEnough of this for now.
Arivenae sagasangalI know all your clever tricks,
Idhu varaiyil podhumEnough of this for now.
Alai modhum kaadhaludan poomagalai paarumLook at this flower-like girl with surging love.
Female
En mannavaOh my king!
Male :Unmai sollavaMale: Shall I tell the truth?
Female :Penmai allavaa….Female: Is it not womanhood?
Male :Ennai vellavaaaMale: Have you come to conquer me?
Male
Andharangam naan arivenI know the intimate secrets,
Sindhum ilam punnagaiyae.Oh young lady with a blossoming smile.
Female :Andharangam naan arivenFemale: I know the intimate secrets,
Sindhum ilam punnagaiyae..Oh young lady with a blossoming smile..
Aa….aa…..aa….Aa....aa.....aa....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Andharangam Naan Ariven' is a classic romantic duet from the 1973 Tamil mythological movie Ganga Gowri, featuring music by M. S. Vishwanathan and lyrics by Kannadasan. Sung by P. B. Sreenivas and S. Janaki, the song captures a sweet and playful banter between lovers. The male protagonist admires the grace, beauty, and endearing moodiness of his beloved, while the female protagonist teasingly points out his clever tricks and declares her unwavering devotion and possessiveness over her beloved husband. The lyricist expertly weaves classic Tamil poetic traditions with romantic affection, invoking divine imagery like lotus blossoms, statues, and godly devotions to elevate the depth of their mutual love. The song remains a beloved duet celebrating intimate emotional bonding and gentle playful teasing between lovers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)

Mandharathil naan vizhundhen / Maadhavanin thozhgalilae

The repetition of matching opening consonants across adjacent words and lines, such as 'Mandharathil' and 'Maadhavanin'.

Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Thedi vandha silaiyai kandu / Moodi konda kangal

The second letter matching across consecutive lines, seen in 'Thedi' and 'Moodi'.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Thaamaraiyil kudi irukkum / Thanga malar devi

Comparing the female beloved directly to a goddess dwelling inside a golden lotus flower ('Thanga malar devi').

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Trivia

Ganga Gowri (1973) was directed by B. R. Panthulu and featured Jaishankar alongside Jayalalithaa in leading roles. The soundtrack by M. S. Vishwanathan is acclaimed for blending traditional mythological motifs with melodic romantic compositions, with this duet being one of the standout tracks.

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