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Lyrics & meaning

Indha Malligai

From Kootu Puzhukkal · 1987

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Kootu Puzhukkal1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Indha malligai poovukku kalyanamThis jasmine flower is getting married
Kulir maargazhi panaiyil oorgolamA procession in the cold misty morning of Margazhi
Indha malligai poovukku kalyanamThis jasmine flower is getting married
Kulir maargazhi panaiyil oorgolamA procession in the cold misty morning of Margazhi
Solla thudikindra sandhoshamA joy that is eager to express itself
Andha sugam kooda oru vagai sangeedhamEven that pleasant feeling is a kind of music
Solla thudikindra sandhoshamA joy that is eager to express itself
Andha sugam kooda oru vagai sangeedhamEven that pleasant feeling is a kind of music
Indha malligai poovukku kalyanamThis jasmine flower is getting married
Female
Vaavena azhaithidum palliyaraiThe bedchamber beckons, saying 'Come'
Enai nil endru thaduthidum naanathiraiThe curtain of shyness stops me, saying 'Wait'
Vaavena azhaithidum palliyaraiThe bedchamber beckons, saying 'Come'
Enai nil endru thaduthidum naanathiraiThe curtain of shyness stops me, saying 'Wait'
Female
Paal kondu nilam paarthuselvenCarrying milk, I walk looking down at the floor
Viral pattadhum mugam moodi kolvenAt the touch of a finger, I hide my face
Paal kondu nilam paarthuselvenCarrying milk, I walk looking down at the floor
Viral pattadhum mugam moodi kolvenAt the touch of a finger, I hide my face
Aadum idai padum dhinam koodum sugamSwaying waist, daily increasing joy
Idham idhamPleasant, pleasant
Dhegam adhan bhavam tharum mogam adhilThe body gives expression to desire, within which
Varum varum aaa aa aa hoo hooo oooPassion arises, arises... aaa aa aa hoo hooo ooo
Female
Indha malligai poovukku kalyanamThis jasmine flower is getting married
Kulir maargazhi panaiyil oorgolamA procession in the cold misty morning of Margazhi
Solla thudikindra sandhoshamA joy that is eager to express itself
Andha sugam kooda oru vagai sangeedhamEven that pleasant feeling is a kind of music
Female
Thaaiyena sollidum inba nilaiA blissful state calling one a mother
Pennai thadumaara seidhidum paasavalaiA web of affection that makes a woman falter
Thaaiyena sollidum inba nilaiA blissful state calling one a mother
Pennai thadumaara seidhidum paasavalaiA web of affection that makes a woman falter
Female
Saei kandu dhinam bodhai kollumSeeing the child, getting intoxicated every day
Endhan dheivam enai alli kollumMy divine lord will embrace me closely
Saei kandu dhinam bodhai kollumSeeing the child, getting intoxicated every day
Endhan dheivam enai alli kollumMy divine lord will embrace me closely
Paasam pudhu nesam angu veesum manamLove and new affection, a mind wafting fragrance there
Nidham nidhamEvery single day
Paavai enum poovai aval naanam thodaAs shyness touches this flower-like maiden
Padham padham aa aaa aa hoo hooo oooGently, step by step... aa aaa aa hoo hooo ooo
Female
Indha malligai poovukku kalyanamThis jasmine flower is getting married
Kulir maargazhi panaiyil oorgolamA procession in the cold misty morning of Margazhi
Solla thudikindra sandhoshamA joy that is eager to express itself
Andha sugam kooda oru vagai sangeedhamEven that pleasant feeling is a kind of music
Indha malligai poovukku kalyaNamThis jasmine flower is getting married

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Indha Malligai Poovukku Kalyanam is a poetic Tamil song that captures the delicate joy, shyness, and sweet anticipation of a bride entering married life. The lyrics metaphorically depict the bride as a pure, delicate jasmine blossom celebrating her wedding amid the cold mist of the Margazhi month.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Indha malligai poovukku kalyanam

Compares the delicate bride directly to a fresh jasmine flower ('malligai poovukku kalyanam').

Personification

Vaavena azhaithidum palliyarai

The bedchamber is given the human quality of calling out to the bride ('Vaavena azhaithidum').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Enai nil endru thaduthidum naanathirai

Shyness is metaphorically referred to as a veil or curtain ('Naanathirai') obstructing her path.

Repetition (Erattai Kilavi / Anaphora)

Nidham nidham

Rhythmic repetition of words like 'Idham idham' and 'Nidham nidham' enhances musicality.

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Trivia

Kootu Puzhukkal (1987) was directed by K. Ragunath, starring Raghuvaran and Amala. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Pulamaipithan, sung beautifully by S. Janaki.

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