Ganesa
From Raja Bheema · 2019
- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Chinna Ponnu, Gowry Lekshmi
- Music director
- Simon K King
- Details
- Raja Bheema2019
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thandhaththu kombanae | O one with ivory tusks! |
| Kandhanin annanae | O elder brother of Lord Murugan! |
| Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa | Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha! |
| Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa | Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha! |
| Thumbikkai thembanae | O pillar of strength with a trunk! |
| Nambikkai nanbanae | O trusted friend of faith! |
| Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa | Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha! |
| Chorus | |
| Thandhaththu kombanae | O one with ivory tusks! |
| Kandhanin annanae | O elder brother of Lord Murugan! |
| Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa | Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha! |
| Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa | Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha! |
| Thumbikkai thembanae | O pillar of strength with a trunk! |
| Nambikkai nanbaane | O trusted friend of faith! |
| Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa | Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha! |
| Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa | Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha! |
| Female | |
| Un peyarai sonnadhumae | The moment your name is uttered, |
| Em vinaigal theera | May all our past karmic sins be resolved, |
| Em nedunthuyaram maara | May our long-held grief fade away, |
| Em vaazhvil oli yera | May light shine brightly in our lives! |
| Nee vandhadhumae inbam ingae | The moment you arrive, joy showers here, |
| Sendhaen endrae thoora… | Drizzling like pure red honey... |
| Chorus | |
| Thandhaththu kombanae | O one with ivory tusks! |
| Kandhanin annanae | O elder brother of Lord Murugan! |
| Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa | Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha! |
| Female :Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa… | [Female]: Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha... |
| Chorus | |
| Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa | Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha! |
| Thumbikkai thembanae | O pillar of strength with a trunk! |
| Nambikkai nanbaane | O trusted friend of faith! |
| Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa | Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha! |
| Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa | Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha! |
| Female | |
| Ahaaa……haa…. | Ahaaa……haa…. |
| Chorus :Ganesha | [Chorus]: Ganesha |
| Female | |
| Nee yemakku thunai irukka | When you stand beside us as our support, |
| Aththanai thadaiyum sattena udaiyum | Every single obstacle shatters instantly! |
| Kalagam vilagum ulagam thulangum | Conflicts disappear, and the world shines bright! |
| Kettathu kadakkum kettadhu kidaikkum | Misfortunes pass away, and whatever is requested is granted! |
| Nallathu nadakkum alli kodukkum | Goodness prevails as you bestow blessings in abundance! |
| Neeyum irukka vaazhkai sirakka | With your presence guiding us so life flourishes, |
| Poguthae poguthae aingaraa | It marches on gloriously, O five-armed Lord Ganesha! |
| Poguthae poguthae aingaraa | It marches on gloriously, O five-armed Lord Ganesha! |
| Female | |
| Unnai kumbittu | Worshipping you, |
| Thodangum ovvondrum | Every single endeavor that begins, |
| Vetriyai kodukkum aingaraa | Yields success and victory, O five-armed Lord Ganesha! |
| Female | |
| Haaa…aaa….aaa….aa….aaa…. | Haaa…aaa….aaa….aa….aaa…. |
| Chorus | |
| {Thanthana naadhinam | {Thanthana naadhinam |
| Thanthana naadhinam | Thanthana naadhinam |
| Thanthana naadhinam | Thanthana naadhinam |
| Thanna nae | Thanna nae |
| Thanthana naadhinam | Thanthana naadhinam |
| Thanna nae} (2) | Thanna nae} (2) |
| Female | |
| Vezhamuga aaguradha | O elephant-faced Lord Ganesha! |
| Paarvathiyin maaindha | O beloved son of Goddess Parvati! |
| Un vara karangal aindhaa | Are your granting hands five in number? |
| Magizhum varangal nee thaa | Bestow upon us blissful blessings! |
| Ilam painthamizhil paa vadithu | Crafting poetic verse in fresh, sweet Tamil, |
| Soottugirom vendhaa | We adorn you with praise, O Lord! |
தந்தத்துக் கொம்பனே
கந்தனின் அண்ணனே
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
தும்பிக்கைத் தெம்பனே
நம்பிக்கை நண்பனே
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
O one with ivory tusks!
O elder brother of Lord Murugan!
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
O pillar of strength with a trunk!
O trusted friend of faith!
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
தந்தத்துக் கொம்பனே
கந்தனின் அண்ணனே
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
தும்பிக்கைத் தெம்பனே
நம்பிக்கை நண்பனே
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
O one with ivory tusks!
O elder brother of Lord Murugan!
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
O pillar of strength with a trunk!
O trusted friend of faith!
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
உன் பெயரைச் சொன்னதுமே
எம் வினைகள் தீர
எம் நெடுந்துயரம் மாற
எம் வாழ்வில் ஒளி ஏற
நீ வந்ததுமே இன்பம் இங்கே
செந்தேன் என்றே தூற
The moment your name is uttered,
May all our past karmic sins be resolved,
May our long-held grief fade away,
May light shine brightly in our lives!
The moment you arrive, joy showers here,
Drizzling like pure red honey...
தந்தத்துக் கொம்பனே
கந்தனின் அண்ணனே
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
O one with ivory tusks!
O elder brother of Lord Murugan!
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
[Female]: Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha...
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
தும்பிக்கைத் தெம்பனே
நம்பிக்கை நண்பனே
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
O pillar of strength with a trunk!
O trusted friend of faith!
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
அஹா.....ஹா....
குழு :
கணேஷா
Ahaaa……haa….
[Chorus]: Ganesha
நீ எமக்கு துணையிருக்க
அத்தனை தடையும் சட்டென உடையும்
கலகம் விலகும் உலகம் துலங்கும்
கெட்டது கடக்கும் கேட்டது கிடைக்கும்
நல்லது நடக்கும் அள்ளிக் கொடுக்கும்
நீயும் இருக்க வாழ்க்கை சிறக்க
போகுதே போகுதே ஐங்கரா
போகுதே போகுதே ஐங்கரா
When you stand beside us as our support,
Every single obstacle shatters instantly!
Conflicts disappear, and the world shines bright!
Misfortunes pass away, and whatever is requested is granted!
Goodness prevails as you bestow blessings in abundance!
With your presence guiding us so life flourishes,
It marches on gloriously, O five-armed Lord Ganesha!
It marches on gloriously, O five-armed Lord Ganesha!
உன்னைக் கும்பிட்டு
தொடங்கும் ஒவ்வொன்றும்
வெற்றி என்றாகுதே ஐங்கரா
Worshipping you,
Every single endeavor that begins,
Yields success and victory, O five-armed Lord Ganesha!
ஹா....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆ....ஆஅ....
Haaa…aaa….aaa….aa….aaa….
{தந்தன நாதினம்
தந்தன நாதினம்
தந்தன நாதினம்
தன்னா னே
தந்தன நாதினம்
தன்னா னே} (2)
{Thanthana naadhinam
Thanthana naadhinam
Thanthana naadhinam
Thanna nae
Thanthana naadhinam
Thanna nae} (2)
வேழமுகா ஆகுரதா
பார்வதியின் மைந்தா
உன் வரக் கரங்கள் ஐந்தா
மகிழும் வரங்கள் நீ தா
இளம் பைந்தமிழில் பா வடித்து
சூட்டுகிறோம் வேந்தா
O elephant-faced Lord Ganesha!
O beloved son of Goddess Parvati!
Are your granting hands five in number?
Bestow upon us blissful blessings!
Crafting poetic verse in fresh, sweet Tamil,
We adorn you with praise, O Lord!
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
தந்தன தந்தானே
தந்தன தந்தானே
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
தும்பிக்கைத் தெம்பனே
நம்பிக்கை நண்பனே
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் கணேசா
Thandhaththu kombanae
O one with ivory tusks!
Kandhanin annanae
O elder brother of Lord Murugan!
Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Thumbikkai thembanae
O pillar of strength with a trunk!
Nambikkai nanbanae
O trusted friend of faith!
Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Thandhaththu kombanae
O one with ivory tusks!
Kandhanin annanae
O elder brother of Lord Murugan!
Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Thumbikkai thembanae
O pillar of strength with a trunk!
Nambikkai nanbaane
O trusted friend of faith!
Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Un peyarai sonnadhumae
The moment your name is uttered,
Em vinaigal theera
May all our past karmic sins be resolved,
Em nedunthuyaram maara
May our long-held grief fade away,
Em vaazhvil oli yera
May light shine brightly in our lives!
Nee vandhadhumae inbam ingae
The moment you arrive, joy showers here,
Sendhaen endrae thoora…
Drizzling like pure red honey...
Thandhaththu kombanae
O one with ivory tusks!
Kandhanin annanae
O elder brother of Lord Murugan!
Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Female :Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa…
[Female]: Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha...
Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Thumbikkai thembanae
O pillar of strength with a trunk!
Nambikkai nanbaane
O trusted friend of faith!
Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Vandhanam vandhanam ganesa
Salutations, salutations, O Ganesha!
Ahaaa……haa….
Ahaaa……haa….
Chorus :Ganesha
[Chorus]: Ganesha
Nee yemakku thunai irukka
When you stand beside us as our support,
Aththanai thadaiyum sattena udaiyum
Every single obstacle shatters instantly!
Kalagam vilagum ulagam thulangum
Conflicts disappear, and the world shines bright!
Kettathu kadakkum kettadhu kidaikkum
Misfortunes pass away, and whatever is requested is granted!
Nallathu nadakkum alli kodukkum
Goodness prevails as you bestow blessings in abundance!
Neeyum irukka vaazhkai sirakka
With your presence guiding us so life flourishes,
Poguthae poguthae aingaraa
It marches on gloriously, O five-armed Lord Ganesha!
Poguthae poguthae aingaraa
It marches on gloriously, O five-armed Lord Ganesha!
Unnai kumbittu
Worshipping you,
Thodangum ovvondrum
Every single endeavor that begins,
Vetriyai kodukkum aingaraa
Yields success and victory, O five-armed Lord Ganesha!
Haaa…aaa….aaa….aa….aaa….
Haaa…aaa….aaa….aa….aaa….
{Thanthana naadhinam
{Thanthana naadhinam
Thanthana naadhinam
Thanthana naadhinam
Thanthana naadhinam
Thanthana naadhinam
Thanna nae
Thanna nae
Thanthana naadhinam
Thanthana naadhinam
Thanna nae} (2)
Thanna nae} (2)
Vezhamuga aaguradha
O elephant-faced Lord Ganesha!
Paarvathiyin maaindha
O beloved son of Goddess Parvati!
Un vara karangal aindhaa
Are your granting hands five in number?
Magizhum varangal nee thaa
Bestow upon us blissful blessings!
Ilam painthamizhil paa vadithu
Crafting poetic verse in fresh, sweet Tamil,
Soottugirom vendhaa
We adorn you with praise, O Lord!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a devotional invocation addressed to Lord Ganesha, worshiped under names like Aingaran, Vezhamugan, and the elder brother of Lord Murugan. The lyrics express deep spiritual reverence, celebrating Ganesha as the ultimate remover of obstacles, grantor of wisdom, and source of prosperity. By chanting his name, devotees believe that long-standing sorrows, past karmic sins, and worldly conflicts disappear, leaving behind abundant joy that showers like pure honey.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Assonance/Second-letter rhyme)
“Thandhaththu kombanae / Kandhanin annanae”
The second consonant sound 'ndh' matches in 'Thandhaththu' and 'Kandhanin', creating classical Tamil ethugai rhyme.
Muran (Antithesis/Wordplay)
“Kettathu kadakkum kettadhu kidaikkum”
Clever wordplay contrasting 'Kettathu' (evil/bad things passing away) with 'kettadhu' (whatever is desired/asked being received).
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Aththanai thadaiyum sattena udaiyum / Kalagam vilagum ulagam thulangum”
Internal and end rhyming using suffix patterns 'udaiyum', 'vilagum', and 'thulangum'.
Metaphor
“Sendhaen endrae thoora…”
Divine happiness and grace showering upon devotees is metaphorically compared to drizzling pure red honey.
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Trivia
Written by renowned lyricist Madhan Karky for the movie 'Raja Bheema', this song functions as a traditional 'Vinayagar Agaval' style invocation track designed to start the film's narrative on an auspicious note. The film stars Bigg Boss Tamil winner Arav in the lead role, featuring an elephant as a central character in the storyline.
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