Dhevadhai Poloru
From Gopura Vasalile · 1991
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Mano
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Gopura Vasalile1991
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh Thandhana tha thandha Thandhana tha thandha Thandhana tha thandhanaa Thandhana tha thandha Thandhana tha thandha Thandhana tha thandhanaa | Oh oh oh... Thandhana tha thandha... (Rhythmic vocalizations and chorus chants) |
| Chorus | |
| Dhevadai pol oru penningu Vandhadhu nambhi unnai nambhi Indha maithunan kaithaalam pattrida Vandhadhu thambhi thangha kambhi Poochoodavum paaipodavum Poochoodavum paaipodavum subhavelai dhaan | A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; to hold hands with this brother-in-law, she came, brother, like a golden pillar. |
| Chorus | |
| Dhevadai pol oru penningu Vandhadhu nambhi unnai nambhi Indha maithunan kaithaalam pattrida Vandhadhu thambhi thangha kambhi | This is indeed the auspicious time to adorn with flowers and lay out the wedding mat. |
| Male | |
| Sreeraman janaki Bandham indha sondham | A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; to hold hands with this brother-in-law, she came, brother, like a golden pillar. |
| Male | |
| Dhevaadhi devarum Soozha nalam paada | This relationship is sacred, like the eternal bond between Lord Rama and Janaki. |
| Male | |
| Moondru mudi poda Aandal thunaikooda | With all the supreme deities gathering around to sing blessings of prosperity. |
| Male | |
| VedhangalinChorus :PaarayanamMale :PoopandhalilChorus :Aalinganam | To tie the three holy knots, with Goddess Andal's divine support. |
| Chorus | |
| Dhevadai pol oru penningu Vandhadhu nambhi unnai nambhi Indha maithunan kaithaalam pattrida Vandhadhu thambhi thangha kambhi Poochoodavum paaipodavum Poochoodavum paaipodavum subhavelai dhaan | Recitation of the sacred Vedas, and an embrace beneath the flower canopy. |
| Chorus | |
| Dhevadai pol oru penningu Vandhadhu nambhi unnai nambhi Indha maithunan kaithaalam pattrida Vandhadhu thambhi thangha kambhi | A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; it is indeed an auspicious time. |
| Chorus | |
| Thughu thughu Thagha thagha thaghadhaa Thughu thughu Thath thath thugu thaghadhaa Thaghath thaghath thaa Thagha thaghath thaghath thaa Thaghath thaghath thaa Thagha thaghath thaghath thaa | A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; to hold hands with this brother-in-law, she came, brother, like a golden pillar. |
| Male | |
| Seethaavai pirithadhu Maan dhaan pulli maan dhaan | Thughu thughu Thagha thagha... (Rhythmic percussion syllables) |
| Male | |
| Thodhaga serththadhu Maan dhaan hanumaan dhaan | It was a deer, a spotted deer that separated Sita from Rama. |
| Chorus | |
| Naangal hanumaangal Vaazhgha ilamaangal | And it was also 'Maan' (Hanuman) who brought them back together. |
| Male | |
| Kalyaanamae vaibhogam dhaan | We are the Hanumans who unite lovers; long live the young deer! |
| Male | |
| Poondhaerilae oorgolam dhaan | A wedding is truly a grand celebration of joy! |
| Chorus | |
| Dhevadai pol oru penningu Vandhadhu nambhi unnai nambhi Indha maithunan kaithaalam pattrida Vandhadhu thambhi thangha kambhi Poochoodavum paaipodavum Poochoodavum paaipodavum subhavelai dhaan | A majestic procession riding on a chariot of flowers! |
| Chorus | |
| Dhevadai pol oru penningu Vandhadhu nambhi unnai nambhi Indha maithunan kaithaalam pattrida Vandhadhu thambhi thangha kambhi | A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; to hold hands with this brother-in-law, she came, brother, like a golden pillar; it is an auspicious time. |
மற்றும் தீபன் சக்கரவர்த்தி
Oh oh oh... Thandhana tha thandha... (Rhythmic vocalizations and chorus chants)
ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ
ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ
தந்தன தா தந்தா
தந்தன தா தந்தா
தந்தன தா தந்தனா
தந்தன தா தந்தா
தந்தன தா தந்தா
தந்தன தா தந்தனா
A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; to hold hands with this brother-in-law, she came, brother, like a golden pillar.
தேவதை போல் ஒரு பெண்ணிங்கு
வந்தது நம்பி உன்னை நம்பி
இந்த மைத்துனன் கைத்தலம் பற்றிட
வந்தது தம்பி தங்க கம்பி
பூச்சூடவும் பாய் போடவும்
பூச்சூடவும் பாய் போடவும் சுபவேளைதான்
This is indeed the auspicious time to adorn with flowers and lay out the wedding mat.
தேவதை போல் ஒரு பெண்ணிங்கு
வந்தது நம்பி உன்னை நம்பி
இந்த மைத்துனன் கைத்தலம் பற்றிட
வந்தது தம்பி தங்க கம்பி
A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; to hold hands with this brother-in-law, she came, brother, like a golden pillar.
ஸ்ரீராமன் ஜானகி
பந்தம் இந்த சொந்தம்
This relationship is sacred, like the eternal bond between Lord Rama and Janaki.
தேவாதி தேவரும்
சூழ நலம் பாட
With all the supreme deities gathering around to sing blessings of prosperity.
மூன்று முடி போட
ஆண்டாள் துணைக்கூட
To tie the three holy knots, with Goddess Andal's divine support.
வேதங்களின்
குழு :
பாராயணம்
பூப்பந்தலில்
குழு :
ஆலிங்கனம்
Recitation of the sacred Vedas, and an embrace beneath the flower canopy.
தேவதை போல் ஒரு பெண்ணிங்கு
வந்தது நம்பி உன்னை நம்பி
இந்த மைத்துனன் கைத்தலம் பற்றிட
வந்தது தம்பி தங்க கம்பி
பூச்சூடவும் பாய் போடவும்
பூச்சூடவும் பாய் போடவும் சுபவேளைதான்
A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; it is indeed an auspicious time.
தேவதை போல் ஒரு பெண்ணிங்கு
வந்தது நம்பி உன்னை நம்பி
இந்த மைத்துனன் கைத்தலம் பற்றிட
வந்தது தம்பி தங்க கம்பி
A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; to hold hands with this brother-in-law, she came, brother, like a golden pillar.
.........................................
Thughu thughu Thagha thagha... (Rhythmic percussion syllables)
சீதாவை பிரித்தது
மான்தான் புள்ளி மான்தான்
It was a deer, a spotted deer that separated Sita from Rama.
தோதாக சேர்ந்தது
மான்தான் அனுமான்தான்
And it was also 'Maan' (Hanuman) who brought them back together.
நாங்கள் அனுமான்கள்
வாழ்க இளமான்கள்
We are the Hanumans who unite lovers; long live the young deer!
கல்யாணமே வைபோகம்தான்
A wedding is truly a grand celebration of joy!
பூந்தேரிலே ஊர்கோலம்தான்
A majestic procession riding on a chariot of flowers!
தேவதை போல் ஒரு பெண்ணிங்கு
வந்தது நம்பி உன்னை நம்பி
இந்த மைத்துனன் கைத்தலம் பற்றிட
வந்தது தம்பி தங்க கம்பி
பூச்சூடவும் பாய் போடவும்
பூச்சூடவும் பாய் போடவும் சுபவேளைதான்
A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; to hold hands with this brother-in-law, she came, brother, like a golden pillar; it is an auspicious time.
தேவதை போல் ஒரு பெண்ணிங்கு
வந்தது நம்பி உன்னை நம்பி
இந்த மைத்துனன் கைத்தலம் பற்றிட
வந்தது தம்பி தங்க கம்பி
Oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh Thandhana tha thandha Thandhana tha thandha Thandhana tha thandhanaa Thandhana tha thandha Thandhana tha thandha Thandhana tha thandhanaa
Oh oh oh... Thandhana tha thandha... (Rhythmic vocalizations and chorus chants)
Dhevadai pol oru penningu Vandhadhu nambhi unnai nambhi Indha maithunan kaithaalam pattrida Vandhadhu thambhi thangha kambhi Poochoodavum paaipodavum Poochoodavum paaipodavum subhavelai dhaan
A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; to hold hands with this brother-in-law, she came, brother, like a golden pillar.
Dhevadai pol oru penningu Vandhadhu nambhi unnai nambhi Indha maithunan kaithaalam pattrida Vandhadhu thambhi thangha kambhi
This is indeed the auspicious time to adorn with flowers and lay out the wedding mat.
Sreeraman janaki Bandham indha sondham
A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; to hold hands with this brother-in-law, she came, brother, like a golden pillar.
Dhevaadhi devarum Soozha nalam paada
This relationship is sacred, like the eternal bond between Lord Rama and Janaki.
Moondru mudi poda Aandal thunaikooda
With all the supreme deities gathering around to sing blessings of prosperity.
VedhangalinChorus :PaarayanamMale :PoopandhalilChorus :Aalinganam
To tie the three holy knots, with Goddess Andal's divine support.
Dhevadai pol oru penningu Vandhadhu nambhi unnai nambhi Indha maithunan kaithaalam pattrida Vandhadhu thambhi thangha kambhi Poochoodavum paaipodavum Poochoodavum paaipodavum subhavelai dhaan
Recitation of the sacred Vedas, and an embrace beneath the flower canopy.
Dhevadai pol oru penningu Vandhadhu nambhi unnai nambhi Indha maithunan kaithaalam pattrida Vandhadhu thambhi thangha kambhi
A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; it is indeed an auspicious time.
Thughu thughu Thagha thagha thaghadhaa Thughu thughu Thath thath thugu thaghadhaa Thaghath thaghath thaa Thagha thaghath thaghath thaa Thaghath thaghath thaa Thagha thaghath thaghath thaa
A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; to hold hands with this brother-in-law, she came, brother, like a golden pillar.
Seethaavai pirithadhu Maan dhaan pulli maan dhaan
Thughu thughu Thagha thagha... (Rhythmic percussion syllables)
Thodhaga serththadhu Maan dhaan hanumaan dhaan
It was a deer, a spotted deer that separated Sita from Rama.
Naangal hanumaangal Vaazhgha ilamaangal
And it was also 'Maan' (Hanuman) who brought them back together.
Kalyaanamae vaibhogam dhaan
We are the Hanumans who unite lovers; long live the young deer!
Poondhaerilae oorgolam dhaan
A wedding is truly a grand celebration of joy!
Dhevadai pol oru penningu Vandhadhu nambhi unnai nambhi Indha maithunan kaithaalam pattrida Vandhadhu thambhi thangha kambhi Poochoodavum paaipodavum Poochoodavum paaipodavum subhavelai dhaan
A majestic procession riding on a chariot of flowers!
Dhevadai pol oru penningu Vandhadhu nambhi unnai nambhi Indha maithunan kaithaalam pattrida Vandhadhu thambhi thangha kambhi
A girl like an angel has arrived here trusting you; to hold hands with this brother-in-law, she came, brother, like a golden pillar; it is an auspicious time.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from Gopura Vasalile (1991) is a celebratory wedding track full of cheer, playfulness, and traditional warmth. The bride is celebrated as an angel arriving into the groom's household, and friends/family gather to perform ritualistic festivities. The lyrics draw deep mythological parallels, comparing the couple's bond to the sacred union of Lord Rama and Sita. Vaali humorously weaves in Ramayana references, equating the friends who help love blossom to Hanuman who reunited Rama and Sita.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Dhevadai pol oru penningu”
Compares the bride directly to a goddess or angel using 'pol' (like).
Wordplay / Pun (Sleidai)
“Seethaavai pirithadhu Maan dhaan... Thodhaga serththadhu Maan dhaan hanumaan dhaan”
Plays on the Tamil word 'Maan' (deer) separating Sita, contrasting it with 'Hanu-maan' who reunited them.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Emoni / Etukai)
“Poochoodavum paaipodavum subhavelai dhaan”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds and secondary rhyming syllables creates rhythmic musicality.
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Trivia
Gopura Vasalile (1991) marked the Tamil directorial debut of acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Priyadarshan. The film's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and this particular song features lively vocal performances by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra along with chorus elements.
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