Indiran Pole Chandiran Pole
From Adharmam · 1994
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Adharmam1994
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Hooo ooo oo hoo oo oo hoo ooo ooo | Hooo ooo oo hoo oo oo hoo ooo ooo |
| Hooo ooo oo hoo oo oo hoo ooo ooo | Hooo ooo oo hoo oo oo hoo ooo ooo |
| Hoo hoo hooo hoo ooo oo hooo | Hoo hoo hooo hoo ooo oo hooo |
| Chorus | |
| Thakathom thaanat thandham | Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham |
| Marudhaani manja poosu | Apply henna and turmeric |
| Muzhugaadha chinna ponnukku | For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath |
| Thakathom thaanat thandham | Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham |
| Kalaiyaadha maiya poosu | Apply kohl that doesn't smudge |
| Alai paayum vanna kannukku | For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples |
| Male | |
| Indhiran polae chandhiran polae | Like Lord Indra, like the Moon god |
| Porakka poraan pillai porakka poraan | A male child is going to be born, he will be born |
| Female | |
| Senbagam polae sevvalli polae | Like a Champak flower, like a red water lily |
| Sirikka poraan mella sirikka poraan | He will smile, slowly he will smile |
| Chorus | |
| Thakathom thaanat thandham | Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham |
| Marudhaani manja poosu | Apply henna and turmeric |
| Muzhugaadha chinna ponnukku | For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath |
| Thakathom thaanat thandham | Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham |
| Kalaiyaadha maiya poosu | Apply kohl that doesn't smudge |
| Alai paayum vanna kannukku | For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples |
| Female | |
| Kai valai eduthu maattadi | Put bangles on her wrists |
| Kunguma chaandhu theettadi | Adorn her with vermilion paste |
| Chorus | |
| Thaananaa thaananaa | Thaananaa thaananaa |
| Male | |
| Annathin azhagai koottadi | Enhance the beauty of this graceful swan |
| Aarathi eduthu kaattadi | Perform the Aarathi ritual to ward off evil |
| Chorus | |
| Thaananaa thaananaa | Thaananaa thaananaa |
| Female | |
| Kandavanga kannu padum | Onlookers might cast an evil eye |
| Kannaeru kazhithingu podanum | We must perform a ritual here to ward off the evil eye |
| Male | |
| Nalla padi pethedukka | To deliver the child safely and well |
| Ammanai naendhukkittu paadanum | We must pray and sing to the Goddess Mother |
| Female | |
| Ooru koodi saamiyai | The entire village gathers together |
| Vendi kollum naal | On this day to pray to the God |
| Chorus | |
| Thakathom thaanat thandham | Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham |
| Marudhaani manja poosu | Apply henna and turmeric |
| Muzhugaadha chinna ponnukku | For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath |
| Thakathom thaanat thandham | Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham |
| Kalaiyaadha maiya poosu | Apply kohl that doesn't smudge |
| Alai paayum vanna kannukku | For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples |
| Female | |
| Indhiran polae chandhiran polae | Like Lord Indra, like the Moon god |
| Porakka poraan pillai porakka poraan | A male child is going to be born, he will be born |
| Male | |
| Senbagam polae sevvalli polae | Like a Champak flower, like a red water lily |
| Sirikka poraan mella sirikka poraan | He will smile, slowly he will smile |
| Chorus | |
| Thakathom thaanat thandham | Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham |
| Marudhaani manja poosu | Apply henna and turmeric |
| Muzhugaadha chinna ponnukku | For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath |
| Thakathom thaanat thandham | Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham |
| Kalaiyaadha maiya poosu | Apply kohl that doesn't smudge |
| Alai paayum vanna kannukku | For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples |
| Male | |
| Eppavum namakku kaaval thaan | He is always our guard and protector |
| Echarithezhuppum saeval thaan | Like a rooster that wakes us up with a warning call |
| Chorus | |
| Thaananaa thaananaa | Thaananaa thaananaa |
| Female | |
| Thennagam pugazhum veeran pol | Like the brave hero celebrated across the South |
| Dhaesingu raasan paeran pol | Like the grandson of King Desingu |
| Chorus | |
| Thaananaa thaananaa | Thaananaa thaananaa |
| Male | |
| Singa kutti thola thatti | Patting his shoulders like a lion cub |
| Dhikkettum nadandhidum paaradi | Look at him march in all eight directions |
| Female | |
| Chella magan thulli vara | When the darling son comes bouncing along |
| Nil endru thaduppavan yaaradi | Who is there to stop him and say 'stop'? |
| Male | |
| Yaarum vandhu seendinaa | If anyone comes to provoke or bother him |
| Paayum vaengai thaan..ha..haa | He is a leaping tiger.. ha.. haa |
| Chorus | |
| Thakathom thaanat thandham | Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham |
| Marudhaani manja poosu | Apply henna and turmeric |
| Muzhugaadha chinna ponnukku | For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath |
| Thakathom thaanat thandham | Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham |
| Kalaiyaadha maiya poosu | Apply kohl that doesn't smudge |
| Alai paayum vanna kannukku | For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples |
| Male | |
| Indhiran polae chandhiran polae | Like Lord Indra, like the Moon god |
| Porakka poraan pillai porakka poraan | A male child is going to be born, he will be born |
| Female | |
| Senbagam polae sevvalli polae | Like a Champak flower, like a red water lily |
| Sirikka poraan mella sirikka poraan | He will smile, slowly he will smile |
| Chorus | |
| Thakathom thaanat thandham | Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham |
| Marudhaani manja poosu | Apply henna and turmeric |
| Muzhugaadha chinna ponnukku | For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath |
| Thakathom thaanat thandham | Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham |
| Kalaiyaadha maiya poosu | Apply kohl that doesn't smudge |
| Alai paayum vanna kannukku | For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples |
ஹோ ஓஒ ஓ ஹோ ஓ ஓ ஹோ ஓஒ ஓஒ
ஹோ ஓஒ ஓ ஹோ ஓ ஓ ஹோ ஓஒ ஓஒ
ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ ஓஒ ஓ ஹோ
Hooo ooo oo hoo oo oo hoo ooo ooo
Hooo ooo oo hoo oo oo hoo ooo ooo
Hoo hoo hooo hoo ooo oo hooo
தகதோம் தானதந்தம்
மருதாணி மஞ்சப் பூசு
முழுகாத சின்னப் பெண்ணுக்கு
தகதோம் தானதந்தம்
கலையாத மையப்பூசு
அலைபாயும் வண்ணக் கண்ணுக்கு
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Apply henna and turmeric
For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Apply kohl that doesn't smudge
For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples
இந்திரன் போலே சந்திரன் போலே
பொறக்கப்போறான் பிள்ளை பொறக்கப்போறான்
Like Lord Indra, like the Moon god
A male child is going to be born, he will be born
செண்பகம் போலே செவ்வல்லி போலே
சிரிக்கப்போறான் மெல்ல சிரிக்கப்போறான்
Like a Champak flower, like a red water lily
He will smile, slowly he will smile
தகதோம் தானதந்தம்
மருதாணி மஞ்சப் பூசு
முழுகாத சின்னப் பெண்ணுக்கு
தகதோம் தானதந்தம்
கலையாத மையப்பூசு
அலைபாயும் வண்ணக் கண்ணுக்கு
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Apply henna and turmeric
For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Apply kohl that doesn't smudge
For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples
கைவளை எடுத்து மாட்டடி
குங்கும சாந்து தீட்டடி
Put bangles on her wrists
Adorn her with vermilion paste
தானனா தானனா
Thaananaa thaananaa
அன்னத்தின் அழகை கூட்டடி
ஆரத்தி எடுத்து காட்டடி
Enhance the beauty of this graceful swan
Perform the Aarathi ritual to ward off evil
தானனா தானனா
Thaananaa thaananaa
கண்டவங்க கண்ணுபடும்
கண்ணிரு கழித்து இங்க போடனும்
Onlookers might cast an evil eye
We must perform a ritual here to ward off the evil eye
நல்லபடி பெத்தெடுக்க
அம்மனை நேந்துகிட்டு பாடனும்
To deliver the child safely and well
We must pray and sing to the Goddess Mother
ஊரு கூடி சாமியை
வேண்டிக் கொள்ளும் நாள்
The entire village gathers together
On this day to pray to the God
தகதோம் தானதந்தம்
மருதாணி மஞ்சப் பூசு
முழுகாத சின்னப் பெண்ணுக்கு
தகதோம் தானதந்தம்
கலையாத மையப்பூசு
அலைபாயும் வண்ணக் கண்ணுக்கு
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Apply henna and turmeric
For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Apply kohl that doesn't smudge
For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples
இந்திரன் போலே சந்திரன் போலே
பொறக்க போறான் பிள்ளை பொறக்க போறான்
Like Lord Indra, like the Moon god
A male child is going to be born, he will be born
செண்பகம் போலே செவ்வல்லி போலே
சிரிக்க போறான் மெல்ல சிரிக்க போறான்
Like a Champak flower, like a red water lily
He will smile, slowly he will smile
தகதோம் தானதந்தம்
மருதாணி மஞ்சப் பூசு
முழுகாத சின்னப் பெண்ணுக்கு
தகதோம் தானதந்தம்
கலையாத மையப்பூசு
அலைபாயும் வண்ணக் கண்ணுக்கு
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Apply henna and turmeric
For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Apply kohl that doesn't smudge
For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples
எப்பவும் நமக்கு காவல்தான்
எச்சரித்து எழுப்பும் சேவல்தான்
He is always our guard and protector
Like a rooster that wakes us up with a warning call
தானனா தானனா
Thaananaa thaananaa
தென்னகம் புகழும் வீரன் போல்
தேசிங்கு ராஜன் பேரன் போல்
Like the brave hero celebrated across the South
Like the grandson of King Desingu
தானனா தானனா
Thaananaa thaananaa
சிங்ககுட்டி தோளைத்தட்டி
திக்கெட்டும் நடந்திடும் பாரடி
Patting his shoulders like a lion cub
Look at him march in all eight directions
செல்ல மகன் துள்ளி வர
நில் என்று தடுப்பவன் யாரடி
When the darling son comes bouncing along
Who is there to stop him and say 'stop'?
யாரும் வந்து சீண்டினால்
பாயும் வேங்கைதான் ஹஹ
If anyone comes to provoke or bother him
He is a leaping tiger.. ha.. haa
தகதோம் தானதந்தம்
மருதாணி மஞ்சப் பூசு
முழுகாத சின்னப் பெண்ணுக்கு
தகதோம் தானதந்தம்
கலையாத மையப்பூசு
அலைபாயும் வண்ணக் கண்ணுக்கு
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Apply henna and turmeric
For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Apply kohl that doesn't smudge
For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples
இந்திரன் போலே சந்திரன் போலே
பொறக்க போறான் பிள்ளை பொறக்க போறான்
Like Lord Indra, like the Moon god
A male child is going to be born, he will be born
செண்பகம் போலே செவ்வல்லி போலே
சிரிக்க போறான் மெல்ல சிரிக்க போறான்
Like a Champak flower, like a red water lily
He will smile, slowly he will smile
தகதோம் தானதந்தம்
மருதாணி மஞ்சப் பூசு
முழுகாத சின்னப் பெண்ணுக்கு
தகதோம் தானதந்தம்
கலையாத மையப்பூசு
அலைபாயும் வண்ணக் கண்ணுக்கு
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Apply henna and turmeric
For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Apply kohl that doesn't smudge
For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples
Hooo ooo oo hoo oo oo hoo ooo ooo
Hooo ooo oo hoo oo oo hoo ooo ooo
Hooo ooo oo hoo oo oo hoo ooo ooo
Hooo ooo oo hoo oo oo hoo ooo ooo
Hoo hoo hooo hoo ooo oo hooo
Hoo hoo hooo hoo ooo oo hooo
Thakathom thaanat thandham
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Marudhaani manja poosu
Apply henna and turmeric
Muzhugaadha chinna ponnukku
For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath
Thakathom thaanat thandham
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Kalaiyaadha maiya poosu
Apply kohl that doesn't smudge
Alai paayum vanna kannukku
For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples
Indhiran polae chandhiran polae
Like Lord Indra, like the Moon god
Porakka poraan pillai porakka poraan
A male child is going to be born, he will be born
Senbagam polae sevvalli polae
Like a Champak flower, like a red water lily
Sirikka poraan mella sirikka poraan
He will smile, slowly he will smile
Thakathom thaanat thandham
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Marudhaani manja poosu
Apply henna and turmeric
Muzhugaadha chinna ponnukku
For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath
Thakathom thaanat thandham
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Kalaiyaadha maiya poosu
Apply kohl that doesn't smudge
Alai paayum vanna kannukku
For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples
Kai valai eduthu maattadi
Put bangles on her wrists
Kunguma chaandhu theettadi
Adorn her with vermilion paste
Thaananaa thaananaa
Thaananaa thaananaa
Annathin azhagai koottadi
Enhance the beauty of this graceful swan
Aarathi eduthu kaattadi
Perform the Aarathi ritual to ward off evil
Thaananaa thaananaa
Thaananaa thaananaa
Kandavanga kannu padum
Onlookers might cast an evil eye
Kannaeru kazhithingu podanum
We must perform a ritual here to ward off the evil eye
Nalla padi pethedukka
To deliver the child safely and well
Ammanai naendhukkittu paadanum
We must pray and sing to the Goddess Mother
Ooru koodi saamiyai
The entire village gathers together
Vendi kollum naal
On this day to pray to the God
Thakathom thaanat thandham
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Marudhaani manja poosu
Apply henna and turmeric
Muzhugaadha chinna ponnukku
For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath
Thakathom thaanat thandham
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Kalaiyaadha maiya poosu
Apply kohl that doesn't smudge
Alai paayum vanna kannukku
For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples
Indhiran polae chandhiran polae
Like Lord Indra, like the Moon god
Porakka poraan pillai porakka poraan
A male child is going to be born, he will be born
Senbagam polae sevvalli polae
Like a Champak flower, like a red water lily
Sirikka poraan mella sirikka poraan
He will smile, slowly he will smile
Thakathom thaanat thandham
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Marudhaani manja poosu
Apply henna and turmeric
Muzhugaadha chinna ponnukku
For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath
Thakathom thaanat thandham
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Kalaiyaadha maiya poosu
Apply kohl that doesn't smudge
Alai paayum vanna kannukku
For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples
Eppavum namakku kaaval thaan
He is always our guard and protector
Echarithezhuppum saeval thaan
Like a rooster that wakes us up with a warning call
Thaananaa thaananaa
Thaananaa thaananaa
Thennagam pugazhum veeran pol
Like the brave hero celebrated across the South
Dhaesingu raasan paeran pol
Like the grandson of King Desingu
Thaananaa thaananaa
Thaananaa thaananaa
Singa kutti thola thatti
Patting his shoulders like a lion cub
Dhikkettum nadandhidum paaradi
Look at him march in all eight directions
Chella magan thulli vara
When the darling son comes bouncing along
Nil endru thaduppavan yaaradi
Who is there to stop him and say 'stop'?
Yaarum vandhu seendinaa
If anyone comes to provoke or bother him
Paayum vaengai thaan..ha..haa
He is a leaping tiger.. ha.. haa
Thakathom thaanat thandham
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Marudhaani manja poosu
Apply henna and turmeric
Muzhugaadha chinna ponnukku
For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath
Thakathom thaanat thandham
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Kalaiyaadha maiya poosu
Apply kohl that doesn't smudge
Alai paayum vanna kannukku
For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples
Indhiran polae chandhiran polae
Like Lord Indra, like the Moon god
Porakka poraan pillai porakka poraan
A male child is going to be born, he will be born
Senbagam polae sevvalli polae
Like a Champak flower, like a red water lily
Sirikka poraan mella sirikka poraan
He will smile, slowly he will smile
Thakathom thaanat thandham
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Marudhaani manja poosu
Apply henna and turmeric
Muzhugaadha chinna ponnukku
For the young girl who is yet to take her ritual bath
Thakathom thaanat thandham
Rhythmic vocal beat: Thakathom thaanat thandham
Kalaiyaadha maiya poosu
Apply kohl that doesn't smudge
Alai paayum vanna kannukku
For her colourful eyes that wave like ocean ripples
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a traditional celebration song centered around a pregnancy/baby shower (Vlaikappu/Semantham) ritual. The lyrics express the joy of the village and family members as they adorn the expecting mother with turmeric, henna, bangles, and kohl. They perform ritualistic prayers and Aarathi to ward off evil eyes and pray to the local deity for a safe delivery. The song also eagerly anticipates the birth of a brave, heroic male child who is compared to divine figures like Indra and the Moon, as well as legendary figures like King Desingu. The tone is festive, vibrant, and filled with maternal warmth and folk traditions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Indhiran polae chandhiran polae”
Comparing the unborn child to celestial and noble beings like Indra, the Moon, Champak flowers, and King Desingu.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Paayum vaengai thaan..ha..haa”
Describing the child as a lion cub (singa kutti) and a pouncing tiger (paayum vaengai).
Mondhana / Rhyme (Monai)
“Senbagam polae sevvalli polae”
Alliteration across words in lines such as 'Marudhaani manja' and 'Senbagam polae sevvalli'.
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Trivia
The song is composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja for the 1994 action-drama film 'Adharmam', starring Vijayakanth. Vaali's lyrics capture rural Tamil Nadu's traditional pregnancy rituals (Semantham) along with folk rhythm structures ('Thakathom thaanat thandham').
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