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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagaana Mancha Pura

From Ellame En Rasathan · 1995

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Ellame En Rasathan
Movie release year
1995
Lyrics added on
10 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Azhagaana manja puraa
Adhan kooda maadapuraa
Piriyaadha jodi puraa
Azhiyaadha aanandha paattukkal
Aandaandu kaalangal paadum
Anbukku arthangal koorum
Azhagaana manja puraa
Adhan kooda maadapuraa
Piriyaadha jodi puraa
Azhiyaadha aanandha paattukkal
Aandaandu kaalangal paadum
Anbukku arthangal koorum
Azhagaana manja puraa
Adhan kooda maadapuraa
Ohhhohhh
Maaman avan iru tholgalilae
Manjal mayil saaindhirupaal
Neela vizhi pooththiruppaal
Nnimmadhiyaai paarththiruppaal
Veettai nalla oru koyilena
Vanji magal aakki vaiththaal
Koyil mani deepam endru
Pillai ondru eendreduththaal
Manayaalin sugam yaavum
Thaangiduvaan
Oohhhohhoohoohh
Aval gana neram pirindhaalum
Yengiduvaan
Oohhhohhoohoohh
Uppu kallai vairamaai
Hooohohoohhhoohh
Uppu kallai vairamaai
Seppu chilai maatrinaal
Naalellaam sorgamae
Naeril vandhu ingu thondrum
Vaeru enna innum vendum
Azhagaana manja puraa
Adhan kooda maadapuraa
Piriyaadha jodi puraa
Female :Azhiyaadha aanandha paattukkal
Aandaandu kaalangal paadum
Anbukku arthangal koorum
Azhagaana manja puraa
Adhan kooda maadapuraa
Ohhhohhh
Kooda varum nizhal vaeru edhu
Kondavalai pola ingae
Indha nizhal iruttinilum
Pinthodarndhu odi varum
Kanni pengal pala pergalukku
Nalla thunai vaaippadhillai
Andha kurai enakku illai
Maaman manam anbin ellai
Oru thaayai izhandhaalum
Vaazhkkayilae
Oohhhohhoohoohh
Indru oru thaayo manayaalin
Uruvathilae
Oohhhohhoohoohh
Thunbam endra vaarthaiyae
Hooohohoohhhoohh
Thunbam endra vaarthaiyae
Endrum illai vaazhvilae
Naalellaam sorgamae
Naeril vandhu ingu thondrum
Vaeru enna innum vendum
Azhagaana manja puraa
Adhan kooda maadapuraa
Piriyaadha jodi puraa
Male :Azhiyaadha aanandha paattukkal
Aandaandu kaalangal paadum
Anbukku arthangal koorum
A lovely yellow dove,
and beside it, a companion dove,
an inseparable pair of doves!
Everlasting songs of joy
they sing through the ages,
explaining the true meaning of love.
A lovely yellow dove,
and beside it, a companion dove,
an inseparable pair of doves!
Everlasting songs of joy
they sing through the ages,
explaining the true meaning of love.
A lovely yellow dove,
and beside it, a companion dove.
Oh-ho-hh...
Upon both the shoulders of her man,
the golden peacock would lean,
her wide eyes blossoming,
looking on with peaceful contentment.
Treating the home like a sacred temple,
this slender woman transformed it;
like the temple bell and the holy lamp,
she gave birth to a child.
All the happiness of his wife,
he will cherish and protect;
Ooh-ho-hhoo-ho-hh...
Even if she is away for a single moment,
he will long for her;
Ooh-ho-hhoo-ho-hh...
Turning a rock of salt into a diamond,
Ho-o-ho-ho-o-hho-hh...
turning a rock of salt into a diamond,
this bronze-sculpted beauty transformed him.
Every single day, heaven itself
appears right in front of us here;
what else could we ever need?
A lovely yellow dove,
and beside it, a companion dove,
an inseparable pair of doves!
Everlasting songs of joy
singing through the ages,
explaining the true meaning of love.
A lovely yellow dove,
and beside it, a companion dove.
Oh-ho-hh...
What other shadow walks alongside you
like a devoted wife?
Even in the darkness, this shadow
comes running right after you.
For many young women in this world,
a good partner does not come by fortune;
I have no such sorrow or lack,
for my man's heart is the very peak of love.
Though one might lose a mother
in this life,
Ooh-ho-hhoo-ho-hh...
today a mother has returned
in the form of a wife;
Ooh-ho-hhoo-ho-hh...
The very word called sorrow,
Ho-o-ho-ho-o-hho-hh...
the very word called sorrow
will never exist in this life.
Every single day, heaven itself
appears right in front of us here;
what else could we ever need?
A lovely yellow dove,
and beside it, a companion dove,
an inseparable pair of doves!
Everlasting songs of joy
singing through the ages,
explaining the true meaning of love.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Azhagaana Manja Puraa' from the film Ellame En Rasathan (1995) is a soulful, romantic duet celebrating marital harmony, eternal love, and devotion between husband and wife. Comparing the couple to an inseparable pair of doves, the lyrics illustrate how love transforms a house into a holy temple and elevates everyday life into paradise. The woman praises her husband as her protector and ultimate source of affection, while the husband adores his wife for her motherly care and devotion. The song beautifully captures the contentment of a marital bond where sorrow finds no place, and true happiness shines continuously over time.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaatni / Uvamai)

“Azhagaana manja puraa / Adhan kooda maadapuraa”

The couple is metaphorically compared to 'manja puraa' (yellow pigeon) and 'maadapuraa' (domestic pigeon) representing harmony and togetherness.

Second-letter Rhyming (Edhukai)

“Azhagaana manja puraa / Adhan kooda maadapuraa”

The second letter 'n' matches in 'Azhagaana' (or 'Manja') and 'Adhan', creating rhythmic flow across lines.

Hyperbole / Imagery

“Uppu kallai vairamaai / Seppu chilai maatrinaal”

Describes transforming a simple rock salt into a valuable diamond, metaphorically showing how love elevates mundane life into something precious.

Metaphor

“Indha nizhal iruttinilum / Pinthodarndhu odi varum”

Comparing the wife's shadow-like presence even in darkness to unconditional devotion and lifelong companionship.

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Trivia

The song is set in a rural Tamil background featuring Rajkiran, composed by Deva and written by Vaali. It remains one of the most cherished melodious songs depicting conjugal happiness and domestic bliss in 90s Tamil cinema.

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