Chinna Chinna Izhai
From Pudhaiyal · 1957
- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Pudhaiyal1957
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Chinna chinna izhai | Tiny, fine threads |
| Pinni pinni varum | Woven together closely |
| Sithira kaithari selaiyadi | It is a artistic handloom saree, my friend |
| Namma thenaattil ennaalum | In our southern land, always |
| Kondaadum velaiyadi | It is a garment celebrated, my friend |
| Female | |
| Chinna chinna izhai | Tiny, fine threads |
| Pinni pinni varum | Woven together closely |
| Sithira kaithari selaiyadi | It is an artistic handloom saree, my friend |
| Namma thenaattil ennaalum | In our southern land, always |
| Kondaadum velaiyadi | It is a garment celebrated, my friend |
| Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana) |
| Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana) |
| Chorus | |
| Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana) |
| Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana) |
| Female | |
| Annaiyar thanthaiyar | Mothers and fathers |
| Vanna kuzhandhaigal | Colorful children |
| Punnagai mangaiyar pottri punaindhidum | Smiling women who cherish and adorn it |
| Aadaiyadi seidhumadi podungadi | It is clothing made, go ahead and wear it, my friends |
| Chorus | |
| Hoo ooo oo ooo | Vocalizing (Hoo ooo oo ooo) |
| Female | |
| Sindhanai sirppigal dhesa thalaivargal | Sculptors of thought, leaders of the nation |
| Senthamil solaiyil pootha kalaingargal | Artists who blossomed in the garden of classical Tamil |
| Mangala maanilam | The auspicious state |
| Engal mangala maanilam | Our auspicious state |
| Kaakum maravar yaavarum | All the brave warriors who protect it |
| Female | |
| Puvi vaazhvil uyarum makkal ellorum | All people who rise high in world life |
| Vaangi magizhum ponnaadaiyadi | It is a golden garment bought and cherished with joy |
| Vaangi magizhum ponnaadaiyadi ooo ….. | It is a golden garment bought and cherished with joy... |
| Chorus | |
| Thaana thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaana thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana) |
| Thaana thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaana thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana) |
| Female | |
| Chinna chinna izhai | Tiny, fine threads |
| Pinni pinni varum | Woven together closely |
| Sithira kaithari selaiyadi | It is an artistic handloom saree, my friend |
| Namma thenaattil ennaalum | In our southern land, always |
| Kondaadum velaiyadi | It is a garment celebrated, my friend |
| Chorus | |
| Thenaattil ennaalum | In the southern land, always |
| Kondaadum velaiyadi | It is a garment celebrated, my friend |
| Female | |
| Uzhaithidum eliyavar | The hard-working poor folk |
| Adikkadi thuvaithu vanthaalum | Even if they wash it frequently |
| Mangaadha paarvai | Its unfading, vivid look |
| Singaara porvai singaara porvai | Is a beautiful mantle, a beautiful mantle |
| Panathogai migundhavar | The wealthy people of great fortune |
| Padithavar peruthavar naadum | Sought by the educated and eminent |
| Pachai paattaadaii paarthaal kili jaadai | The green silk saree looks like a parrot |
| Chorus :Aaaaa aaaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa | (Chorus vocalizing) |
| Female :Pachai paattaadai paarthaal kili jaadai | The green silk saree looks like a parrot |
| Female | |
| Ottrumaiyodu athanai noolum | With unity, if all those threads |
| Olungaa vanthaa valarum | Come together in order, prosperity grows |
| Ottrumaiyodu athanai noolum | With unity, if all those threads |
| Olungaa vanthaa valarum | Come together in order, prosperity grows |
| Idhil oru nool arundhaa kularum | If a single thread breaks here, it gets disrupted |
| idhai ottum ezhai kooturavaalae | Through the weaver poor folk's cooperation |
| Uzhagil thozhil valam uyarum | Industrial prosperity rises in the world |
| Indha ulagil thozhil valam uyarum | Industrial prosperity rises in this world |
| Ennadi kannama innum solla venumaa | What, my darling Kannamma, do I need to say more? |
| Chorus :Aaa…aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa… | (Chorus vocalizing) |
| Female | |
| Valluvarin vazhi vandha perum pani | The great noble work coming from Thiruvalluvar's heritage |
| Vaazhvil nanmai undaakum | Will bring goodness to life |
| Thanmaanam kaakum..thanmaanam kaakum | It protects self-respect... protects self-respect |
| Pudhu vagai pudavaigal | New styles of sarees |
| Vidha vidha paravaigal polae | Like varied species of colorful birds |
| Nalla niram kaattum…naalum pugazh naattum… | Displays pleasant colors... establishes eternal fame... |
| Nalla niram kaattum…naalum pugazh naattum… | Displays pleasant colors... establishes eternal fame... |
| Female | |
| Chinna chinna izhai | Tiny, fine threads |
| Pinni pinni varum | Woven together closely |
| Sithira kaithari selaiyadi | It is an artistic handloom saree, my friend |
| Namma thenaattil ennaalum | In our southern land, always |
| Kondaadum velaiyadi | It is a garment celebrated, my friend |
| Chorus | |
| Thenaattil ennaalum | In the southern land, always |
| Kondaadum velaiyadi | It is a garment celebrated, my friend |
| Chorus | |
| Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana) |
| Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana) |
| Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana) |
| Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana) |
| Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana) |
| Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana) |
சின்ன சின்ன இழை
பின்னிப் பின்னி வரும்
சித்திரக் கைத்தறிச் சேலையடி
நம்ம தென்னாட்டில் எந்நாளும்
கொண்டாடும் வேலையடி
Tiny, fine threads
Woven together closely
It is a artistic handloom saree, my friend
In our southern land, always
It is a garment celebrated, my friend
சின்ன சின்ன இழை
பின்னிப் பின்னி வரும்
சித்திரக் கைத்தறிச் சேலையடி
நம்ம தென்னாட்டில் எந்நாளும்
கொண்டாடும் வேலையடி
தையா ரய்யா தன்ன தானா
தையா ரய்யா தன்ன தானா
Tiny, fine threads
Woven together closely
It is an artistic handloom saree, my friend
In our southern land, always
It is a garment celebrated, my friend
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
தையா ரய்யா தன்ன தானா
தையா ரய்யா தன்ன தானா
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
அன்னையர் தந்தையர்
வண்ணக் குழந்தைகள்
புன்னகை மங்கையர் போற்றிப் புனைந்திடும்
ஆடையடி செய்துமடி போடுங்கடி
Mothers and fathers
Colorful children
Smiling women who cherish and adorn it
It is clothing made, go ahead and wear it, my friends
ஹோ ஓஒ ஓ ஓஒ...
Vocalizing (Hoo ooo oo ooo)
சிந்தனைச் சிற்பிகள் தேசத்தறிஞர்கள்
செந்தமிழ் சோலையில் பூத்த கலைஞர்கள்
மங்கல மாநிலம்
எங்கள் மங்கல மாநிலம்
காக்கும் மறவர் யாவரும்
Sculptors of thought, leaders of the nation
Artists who blossomed in the garden of classical Tamil
The auspicious state
Our auspicious state
All the brave warriors who protect it
புவி வாழ்வில் உயரும் மக்கள் எல்லோரும்
வாங்கி மகிழும் பொன்னாடையடி
வாங்கி மகிழும் பொன்னாடையடி ஓஒ ஓ ஓஒஓ..........
All people who rise high in world life
It is a golden garment bought and cherished with joy
It is a golden garment bought and cherished with joy...
தையாதைய ரய்யா தன்ன தானா
தானா தையா ரய்யா தன்ன தானா
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaana thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaana thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
சின்ன சின்ன இழை
பின்னிப் பின்னி வரும்
சித்திரக் கைத்தறிச் சேலையடி
நம்ம தென்னாட்டில் எந்நாளும்
கொண்டாடும் வேலையடி
Tiny, fine threads
Woven together closely
It is an artistic handloom saree, my friend
In our southern land, always
It is a garment celebrated, my friend
தென்னாட்டில் எந்நாளும்
கொண்டாடும் வேலையடி
In the southern land, always
It is a garment celebrated, my friend
உழைத்திடும் எளியவர்
அடிக்கடி துவைத்து வந்தாலும்
மங்காது பார்வை
சிங்காரப் போர்வை சிங்காரப் போர்வை
பணத்தொகை மிகுந்தவர்
படித்தவர் பெருத்தவர் நாடும்
பச்சை பட்டாடை பார்த்தால் கிளிஜாடை
குழு :
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ......ஆஅ.....ஆ....
பச்சை பட்டாடை பார்த்தால் கிளிஜாடை
The hard-working poor folk
Even if they wash it frequently
Its unfading, vivid look
Is a beautiful mantle, a beautiful mantle
The wealthy people of great fortune
Sought by the educated and eminent
The green silk saree looks like a parrot
(Chorus vocalizing)
The green silk saree looks like a parrot
ஒற்றுமையோடு அத்தனை நூலும்
ஒழுங்கா வந்தா வளரும்
ஒற்றுமையோடு அத்தனை நூலும்
ஒழுங்கா வந்தா வளரும்
இதில் ஒரு நூலருந்தால் குளறும்
இதை ஓட்டும் ஏழை கூட்டுறவாலே
உலகில் தொழில் வளம் உயரும்
இந்த உலகில் தொழில் வளம் உயரும்
என்னடி கண்ணம்மா இன்னும் சொல்ல வேணுமா
குழு :
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ......
With unity, if all those threads
Come together in order, prosperity grows
With unity, if all those threads
Come together in order, prosperity grows
If a single thread breaks here, it gets disrupted
Through the weaver poor folk's cooperation
Industrial prosperity rises in the world
Industrial prosperity rises in this world
What, my darling Kannamma, do I need to say more?
(Chorus vocalizing)
வள்ளுவரின் வழி வந்த பெரும்பணி
வாழ்வில் நன்மை உண்டாக்கும்
தன் மானம் காக்கும் தன் மானம் காக்கும்
புதுவகைப் புடவைகள்
விதவிதப் பறவைகள் போலே
நல்ல நிறங்காட்டும் நாளும் புகழ் நாட்டும்
நல்ல நிறங்காட்டும் நாளும் புகழ் நாட்டும்
The great noble work coming from Thiruvalluvar's heritage
Will bring goodness to life
It protects self-respect... protects self-respect
New styles of sarees
Like varied species of colorful birds
Displays pleasant colors... establishes eternal fame...
Displays pleasant colors... establishes eternal fame...
சின்ன சின்ன இழை
பின்னிப் பின்னி வரும்
சித்திரக் கைத்தறிச் சேலையடி
நம்ம தென்னாட்டில் எந்நாளும்
கொண்டாடும் வேலையடி
Tiny, fine threads
Woven together closely
It is an artistic handloom saree, my friend
In our southern land, always
It is a garment celebrated, my friend
தென்னாட்டில் என்னாளும்
கொண்டாடும் வேலையடி
In the southern land, always
It is a garment celebrated, my friend
தையா ரய்யா தன்ன தானா
தையா ரய்யா தன்ன தானா
தையா ரய்யா தன்ன தானா
தையா ரய்யா தன்ன தானா
தையா ரய்யா தன்ன தானா
தையா ரய்யா தன்ன தானா
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Chinna chinna izhai
Tiny, fine threads
Pinni pinni varum
Woven together closely
Sithira kaithari selaiyadi
It is a artistic handloom saree, my friend
Namma thenaattil ennaalum
In our southern land, always
Kondaadum velaiyadi
It is a garment celebrated, my friend
Chinna chinna izhai
Tiny, fine threads
Pinni pinni varum
Woven together closely
Sithira kaithari selaiyadi
It is an artistic handloom saree, my friend
Namma thenaattil ennaalum
In our southern land, always
Kondaadum velaiyadi
It is a garment celebrated, my friend
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Annaiyar thanthaiyar
Mothers and fathers
Vanna kuzhandhaigal
Colorful children
Punnagai mangaiyar pottri punaindhidum
Smiling women who cherish and adorn it
Aadaiyadi seidhumadi podungadi
It is clothing made, go ahead and wear it, my friends
Hoo ooo oo ooo
Vocalizing (Hoo ooo oo ooo)
Sindhanai sirppigal dhesa thalaivargal
Sculptors of thought, leaders of the nation
Senthamil solaiyil pootha kalaingargal
Artists who blossomed in the garden of classical Tamil
Mangala maanilam
The auspicious state
Engal mangala maanilam
Our auspicious state
Kaakum maravar yaavarum
All the brave warriors who protect it
Puvi vaazhvil uyarum makkal ellorum
All people who rise high in world life
Vaangi magizhum ponnaadaiyadi
It is a golden garment bought and cherished with joy
Vaangi magizhum ponnaadaiyadi ooo …..
It is a golden garment bought and cherished with joy...
Thaana thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaana thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Thaana thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaana thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Chinna chinna izhai
Tiny, fine threads
Pinni pinni varum
Woven together closely
Sithira kaithari selaiyadi
It is an artistic handloom saree, my friend
Namma thenaattil ennaalum
In our southern land, always
Kondaadum velaiyadi
It is a garment celebrated, my friend
Thenaattil ennaalum
In the southern land, always
Kondaadum velaiyadi
It is a garment celebrated, my friend
Uzhaithidum eliyavar
The hard-working poor folk
Adikkadi thuvaithu vanthaalum
Even if they wash it frequently
Mangaadha paarvai
Its unfading, vivid look
Singaara porvai singaara porvai
Is a beautiful mantle, a beautiful mantle
Panathogai migundhavar
The wealthy people of great fortune
Padithavar peruthavar naadum
Sought by the educated and eminent
Pachai paattaadaii paarthaal kili jaadai
The green silk saree looks like a parrot
Chorus :Aaaaa aaaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa
(Chorus vocalizing)
Female :Pachai paattaadai paarthaal kili jaadai
The green silk saree looks like a parrot
Ottrumaiyodu athanai noolum
With unity, if all those threads
Olungaa vanthaa valarum
Come together in order, prosperity grows
Ottrumaiyodu athanai noolum
With unity, if all those threads
Olungaa vanthaa valarum
Come together in order, prosperity grows
Idhil oru nool arundhaa kularum
If a single thread breaks here, it gets disrupted
idhai ottum ezhai kooturavaalae
Through the weaver poor folk's cooperation
Uzhagil thozhil valam uyarum
Industrial prosperity rises in the world
Indha ulagil thozhil valam uyarum
Industrial prosperity rises in this world
Ennadi kannama innum solla venumaa
What, my darling Kannamma, do I need to say more?
Chorus :Aaa…aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa…
(Chorus vocalizing)
Valluvarin vazhi vandha perum pani
The great noble work coming from Thiruvalluvar's heritage
Vaazhvil nanmai undaakum
Will bring goodness to life
Thanmaanam kaakum..thanmaanam kaakum
It protects self-respect... protects self-respect
Pudhu vagai pudavaigal
New styles of sarees
Vidha vidha paravaigal polae
Like varied species of colorful birds
Nalla niram kaattum…naalum pugazh naattum…
Displays pleasant colors... establishes eternal fame...
Nalla niram kaattum…naalum pugazh naattum…
Displays pleasant colors... establishes eternal fame...
Chinna chinna izhai
Tiny, fine threads
Pinni pinni varum
Woven together closely
Sithira kaithari selaiyadi
It is an artistic handloom saree, my friend
Namma thenaattil ennaalum
In our southern land, always
Kondaadum velaiyadi
It is a garment celebrated, my friend
Thenaattil ennaalum
In the southern land, always
Kondaadum velaiyadi
It is a garment celebrated, my friend
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the 1957 Tamil film 'Pudhaiyal', penned by the legendary poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, is a vibrant homage to the handloom weaving industry and weaver communities of Tamil Nadu. Using the metaphor of weaving individual threads into a fine handloom saree, the poet delivers a profound message about unity, collective strength, and social welfare. Just as a saree requires each thread to stay intact and united in structure, human society thrives when individuals work cooperatively. The lyrics also evoke the historical legacy of weaving in Tamil culture, tracing its roots to Saint-Poet Thiruvalluvar, himself traditionally believed to be a weaver.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis / Rhythm)
“Chinna chinna izhai / Pinni pinni varum”
The repetition of words like 'Chinna chinna' and 'Pinni pinni' creates rhythmic flow and emphasizes the intricate, delicate nature of threads.
Metaphor / Social Allegory
“Ottrumaiyodu athanai noolum / Olungaa vanthaa valarum”
The weaving of individual threads into a cloth serves as a direct allegory for social unity and cooperative effort.
Upamai (Simile)
“Vidha vidha paravaigal polae”
Comparing the colorful new varieties of sarees to diverse species of birds ('Vidha vidha paravaigal polae').
Alliteration & Monnai (Initial Rhyme)
“Pudhu vagai pudavaigal / Vidha vidha paravaigal polae”
The repetition of the initial consonant 'P' sound ('Pudhu', 'pudavaigal', 'paravaigal') enhances poetic sweetness.
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Trivia
Pudhaiyal (1957) starred Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The song 'Chinna Chinna Izhai' was composed by the legendary musical duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and sung by T. M. Soundararajan along with P. Susheela and Jikki. Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram's lyrics famously highlighted socialist ideas, cooperative movement ideals, and worker pride during the post-independence era.
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