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Lyrics & meaning

Indha Kalyanam

From Sanga Natham · 1984

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. Janaki, Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Sanga Natham1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Intha kalyaanam inba kalyaanamThis wedding is a joyful wedding,
Idhu kadhal vaibogamThis is a grand celebration of love.
Intha kalyaanam inba kalyaanamThis wedding is a joyful wedding,
Idhu kadhal vaibogamThis is a grand celebration of love.
Female
Malar maalaigal soodum mana naal idhuveThis is the wedding day where flower garlands are worn,
Suba laaligal paadum suba naal idhuveThis is the auspicious day when sweet blessings are sung.
Male
Intha kalyaanam inba kalyaanamThis wedding is a joyful wedding,
Idhu kadhal vaibogamThis is a grand celebration of love.
Male
Ondraana ullangal ennaalum maaraathuHearts that have united as one will never change,
Neerodu neer saernthaal pedham thondraathuWhen water merges with water, no distinction remains.
Poo mangaiyae ini intha naanam aagaathuOh flower-like maiden, shyness is no longer needed now,
Poo mangaiyae ini intha naanam aagaathuOh flower-like maiden, shyness is no longer needed now.
Male
Anneram munthaanai mella nazhuvumAt that moment, the pallu slowly slips away,
Aalaethum kaanaamal vanthu thazhuvumWithout anyone noticing, he arrives to embrace.
Female :Ammaadiyo kaalai neramFemale: Oh my goodness, it is morning time,
Mai poosum un kangal poi pesumYour kohl-adorned eyes are speaking lies.
Male
Intha kalyaanam inba kalyaanamThis wedding is a joyful wedding,
Idhu kadhal vaibogamThis is a grand celebration of love.
Female
Uzhaikkindra varkkangal ondraga saeraathoWill not the working classes unite as one?
Pedhangal paaramal sonthangal aagaathoWill they not become kin, disregarding differences?
Male :Vaazhum inam ini porkkaalam kaanaathoMale: Will not the living populace witness a golden age now?
Vaazhum inam ini porkkaalam kaanaathoWill not the living populace witness a golden age now?
Female
Sangeetha katcheri indru vazhangaAs a musical concert is presented today,
Sammanthi melangal kotti muzhangaAs the celebratory drums beat loudly in harmony.
Male :Thallaadiyae poovum poovumMale: Swaying gently, flowers and flowers,
Ondrodu ondraagi sendaaga….Uniting with one another into a bouquet...
Female
Intha kalyaanam inba kalyaanamThis wedding is a joyful wedding,
Idhu kadhal vaibogamThis is a grand celebration of love.
Male :Malar maalaigal soodum mana naal idhuvaeMale: This is the wedding day where flower garlands are worn,
Female :Aaa……aahFemale: Aaa……aah
Male :Suba laaligal paadum suba naal idhuveMale: This is the auspicious day when sweet blessings are sung.
Male
Intha kalyaanam inba kalyaanamThis wedding is a joyful wedding,
Idhu kadhal vaibogamThis is a grand celebration of love.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from Sanga Natham (1984) celebrates the joy and beauty of a wedding ceremony while subtle socio-political ideals are interwoven into the romantic verses. It compares the union of two loving souls to water merging seamlessly into water, expressing intimacy, affection, and playful banter between the couple. Beyond romantic devotion, the lyricist seamlessly incorporates messages of social equality, envisioning a future where working classes unite without societal barriers to usher in a bright golden age. The song thus combines romantic celebration with idealistic hopes for collective harmony and prosperity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

Poo mangaiyae ini intha naanam aagaathu

Refers to the maiden as 'Poo mangai' (flower maiden), comparing her delicacy and beauty directly to a flower.

Analogy / Simile (Uvamai)

Neerodu neer saernthaal pedham thondraathu

Compares the seamless union of two loving hearts to water merging with water, leaving no trace of division.

Monnai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Intha kalyaanam inba kalyaanam

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'I' in 'Intha' and 'inba'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Uzhaikkindra varkkangal ondraga saeraatho / Pedhangal paaramal sonthangal aagaatho

Matching end sounds with 'saeraatho' and 'aagaatho' to create a rhythmic, questioning cadence.

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Trivia

The film 'Sanga Natham' (1984) was directed by Ramarajan before he became a renowned lead actor. The music was composed by Mahesh, with lyrics authored by Vairamuthu, highlighting the trend in 1980s Tamil cinema where wedding songs were often used to express progressive social egalitarian themes alongside traditional romance.

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