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Lyrics & meaning

Chithirai Maadham

From Raman Ethanai Ramanadi · 1970

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
Movie release year
1970
Lyrics added on
14 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chithirai maadham pournami neram
Muthu radhangal oorvalam pogum
Chithirai maadham pournami neram
Muthu radhangal oorvalam pogum
Hmm mm mmm …..
Thaeril vandha raaja raajan
En pakkam
Thaenulaavum thaen nilaavum
Un pakkam
Sorgamo… naanum neeyum pogum idam
Thaeril vandha raaja raajan
En pakkam
Annaalilae nee thandha kanavu
Kaayaagi ippodhu kaniyaanadho
En nenjilae nee thandha uravu
Kanavaagi ippodhu nanavaanadho
Minnal ila maeni aasai theera
Mella mlla saeraadho
Ponnazhaghu kannam kaadhal dhevan
Poojaiyil malaraadho
Chithirai maadham pournami neram
Muthu radhangal oorvalam pogum
Chithirai maadham pournami neram
Muthu radhangal oorvalam pogum
Hmm mm mmm …..
Thaeril vandha raaja raajan
En pakkam
Poo maalaigal un meedhu vizhundhu
Oorengum paer paadum ponnaalilae
Paamaalaigal pallaakku varisai
Ondralla pala kodi un vaazhvilae
Pangu kolla vandhen
Kannaa undhan
Sangam vara koodaadho
Mangai ival paerum unnudan saerndhaal
Vaazhvae malaraadho
Thaeril vandha raaja raajan
En pakkam
Thaenulaavum thaen nilaavum
Un pakkam
Sorgamo… naanum neeyum pogum idam
Chithirai maadham pournami neram
Muthu radhangal oorvalam pogum
Chithirai maadham pournami neram
Muthu radhangal oorvalam pogum
Hmm mm mmm …..
Hmm mm mmm …..
Hmm mm mmm …..
Hmm mm mmm …..
On a full moon night in the month of Chithirai (April-May),
chariots of pearls go in procession.
On a full moon night in the month of Chithirai (April-May),
chariots of pearls go in procession.
Mmm mm mmm...
The great king who arrived in a chariot
is by my side.
The sweet, honeyed moonlight
is by your side.
Is the place where you and I go heaven itself?
The great king who arrived in a chariot
is by my side.
Has the dream you gave me back then,
once unripe, now turned into sweet fruit?
Has the bond you placed in my heart,
once just a dream, now come true?
To satisfy every desire,
won't this radiant young body slowly unite with yours?
In the worship of the god of love,
won't these golden cheeks bloom?
On a full moon night in the month of Chithirai (April-May),
chariots of pearls go in procession.
On a full moon night in the month of Chithirai (April-May),
chariots of pearls go in procession.
Mmm mm mmm...
The great king who arrived in a chariot
is by my side.
As flower garlands shower upon you
on this golden day when the whole town sings your praise,
Garlands of poetry and rows of palanquins—
not one, but millions fill your life.
I have come to share in it all;
oh my beloved,
may I not join in union with you?
If this woman's name is joined with yours,
won't life itself blossom?
The great king who arrived in a chariot
is by my side.
The sweet, honeyed moonlight
is by your side.
Is the place where you and I go heaven itself?
On a full moon night in the month of Chithirai (April-May),
chariots of pearls go in procession.
On a full moon night in the month of Chithirai (April-May),
chariots of pearls go in procession.
Mmm mm mmm...
Mmm mm mmm...
Mmm mm mmm...
Mmm mm mmm...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Chithirai Maadham Pournami Neram from the 1970 film Raman Ethanai Ramanadi is a classic Tamil romantic composition penned by lyricist Kannadasan and composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Set against the backdrop of a radiant full moon night during the festive month of Chithirai, the song beautifully paints a picture of grand celebrations, pearl-adorned chariots, and romantic fulfillment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Annaalilae nee thandha kanavu / En nenjilae nee thandha uravu”

The second consonant 'n' is repeated across lines 13 and 15 ('Annaalilae' and 'En nenjilae'), creating acoustic rhythm.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

“Minnal ila maeni aasai theera”

Comparing the female form directly to lightning ('Minnal ila maeni') to emphasize radiant beauty.

Visual Imagery

“Chithirai maadham pournami neram / Muthu radhangal oorvalam pogum”

Paints a vivid picture of full moon night processions with pearl chariots and flower garlands.

Wordplay / Metaphor

“Kaayaagi ippodhu kaniyaanadho”

'Kaayaagi ippodhu kaniyaanadho' uses the metaphor of an unripe fruit turning into a ripe fruit to describe a dream materializing over time.

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Trivia

Raman Ethanai Ramanadi (1970) stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya, with iconic music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The song 'Chithirai Maadham Pournami Neram' was sung by P. Susheela and T. M. Soundararajan, capturing the traditional festive fervor of Madurai's famous Chithirai Thiruvizha.

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