Indirano Chandirano
From Thaaikulame Thaaikulame · 1995
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Thaaikulame Thaaikulame1995
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Indhirano chandhirano | Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon? |
| Engirundhu vandhavanoo | From where did he come? |
| Paarkadalin naayaganoo | Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean? |
| Paandiyanaar puthiranoo | Or is he the son of the Pandya king? |
| Female | |
| Veettil oru thottilil katta | To tie him in a cradle at home, |
| Vennilavu vaanghi thandhen | I bought and brought the white moon. |
| Vennilavu vaanghi thandha | The one who brought the white moon, |
| Mannavanai vaazhthi nindren | I stood praising my king (husband). |
| Female | |
| Thathedukkum kalam vandhadhu | The time to adopt a child has arrived; |
| Anghu ponaakkaa | When we go there, |
| Muthedukka yogam vandhadhu | The good fortune to gather pearls arrived. |
| Female | |
| Indhirano chandhirano | Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon? |
| Engirundhu vandhavanoo | From where did he come? |
| Paarkadalin naayaganoo | Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean? |
| Paandiyanaar puthiranoo | Or is he the son of the Pandya king? |
| Female | |
| Singaara siru paadham | His charming little feet |
| Nenjodu udhaikkiradhae | Are kicking against my chest. |
| Kannin mani azhudhaalum | Even when the pupil of my eye (child) cries, |
| Kacheri nadakkiradhae | It sounds like a music concert. |
| Male | |
| Poopola sirikkaiyilae | When he smiles like a flower, |
| Ullamengum inikkiradhae | My entire heart turns sweet. |
| Pillai muzhi uruttaiyilae | When the child rolls his eyes, |
| Ulloora udhaikkiradhae | It stirs deep emotions within me. |
| Female | |
| Endha ooru punniyavadhi | Which town's virtuous woman |
| Enakkaaga pulla petha | Gave birth to a child for me? |
| Vaai neraiya vaazhthugiren | I bless her with all my heart, |
| Aval vaazhgavae | May she live long! |
| Male | |
| Pullaiyoda thagappanumae | May the child's father too |
| Pallaandu vaazhattum | Live for many long years. |
| Vivagaaram aanaalum | Even if there are court cases or disputes, |
| Vetri vandhu saerattum | May victory come to him. |
| Female | |
| Ummai polavae | Just like you, |
| Sreeraman pol olukathil vaazhattum | May he live in high moral virtue like Lord Rama. |
| Male | |
| Indhirano chandhirano | Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon? |
| Engirundhu vandhavanoo | From where did he come? |
| Paarkadalin naayaganoo | Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean? |
| Paandiyanaar puthiranoo | Or is he the son of the Pandya king? |
| Male | |
| Tamilnattu palliyilae | In a school in Tamil Nadu, |
| Thanga magan padikkanum | My golden boy should study. |
| Perukku mudhal ezhuthaa | As the initial letter before his name, |
| En paeru irukkanum | My name should be present. |
| Female | |
| Eppodhum en pulla | Always my child |
| En kooda padukkanum | Must sleep beside me. |
| Appan mella adichaalum | Even if his father gently hits him, |
| Ammaannu anaikkum | He will hug me crying 'Amma'. |
| Male | |
| Pillaiyai munna vittu | Letting the child walk ahead of me, |
| Pinnazhagu paakkaiyilae | As I admire his beauty from behind, |
| Ennennamoo ennam vandhu | Various thoughts arise |
| Alai modhum | And crash like ocean waves. |
| Female | |
| Thaai endru per kodutha | The golden child who gave me the title of 'Mother', lullaby, |
| Thangame aaraaroo | My dear precious gold, lullaby. |
| Thadam maarum vaazhkaiyilae | In a life where paths keep changing, |
| Sondhangal yaaraaroo | Who are true relatives? |
| Male | |
| Endha malaiyil pootha malaroo | Which mountain's bloomed flower are you? |
| Kannuranghu aaraaroo | Sleep my dear eyes, lullaby. |
| Female | |
| Indhirano chandhirano | Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon? |
| Engirundhu vandhavanoo | From where did he come? |
| Paarkadalin naayaganoo | Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean? |
| Paandiyanaar puthiranoo | Or is he the son of the Pandya king? |
| Male | |
| Veettil oru thottilil katta | To tie him in a cradle at home, |
| Vennilavu vaanghi vandhen | I brought the white moon. |
| Female :Vennilavu vaanghi thandha | Female: The one who brought the white moon, |
| Mannavanai vaazhthi nindren | I stood praising my king. |
| Male | |
| Thathedukkum kalam vandhadhu | The time to adopt a child has arrived; |
| Anghu ponaakkaa | When we go there, |
| Muthedukka yogam vandhadhu | The good fortune to gather pearls arrived. |
| Female | |
| Indhirano chandhirano | Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon? |
| Engirundhu vandhavanoo | From where did he come? |
| Male :Paarkadalin naayaganoo | Male: Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean? |
| Paandiyanaar puthiranoo | Or is he the son of the Pandya king? |
இந்திரனோ சந்திரனோ
எங்கிருந்து வந்தவனோ
பாற்கடலின் நாயகனோ
பாண்டியனார் புத்திரனோ
Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon?
From where did he come?
Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean?
Or is he the son of the Pandya king?
வீட்டில் ஒரு தொட்டிலில் கட்ட
வெண்ணிலவு வாங்கி வந்தேன்
வெண்ணிலவு வாங்கித் தந்த
மன்னவனை வாழ்த்தி நின்றேன்
To tie him in a cradle at home,
I bought and brought the white moon.
The one who brought the white moon,
I stood praising my king (husband).
தத்தெடுக்கும் காலம் வந்தது
அங்கு போனாக்கா...
முத்தெடுக்க யோகம் வந்தது...
The time to adopt a child has arrived;
When we go there,
The good fortune to gather pearls arrived.
இந்திரனோ சந்திரனோ
எங்கிருந்து வந்தவனோ
பாற்கடலின் நாயகனோ
பாண்டியனார் புத்திரனோ
Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon?
From where did he come?
Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean?
Or is he the son of the Pandya king?
சிங்கார சிறு பாதம்
நெஞ்சோடு உதைக்கிறதே
கண்ணின் மணி அழுதாலும்
கச்சேரி நடக்கிறதே
His charming little feet
Are kicking against my chest.
Even when the pupil of my eye (child) cries,
It sounds like a music concert.
பூப்போல சிரிக்கையிலே
உள்ளமெங்கும் இனிக்கிறதே
பிள்ளை முழி உருட்டைலே
உள்ளூர உதைக்கிறதே
When he smiles like a flower,
My entire heart turns sweet.
When the child rolls his eyes,
It stirs deep emotions within me.
எந்த ஊரு புண்ணியவதி
எனக்காக புள்ளப் பெத்தா
வாய் நிறைய வாழ்த்துகிறேன்
அவள் வாழ்கவே
Which town's virtuous woman
Gave birth to a child for me?
I bless her with all my heart,
May she live long!
புள்ளையோட தகப்பனுமே
பல்லாண்டு வாழட்டும்
விவகாரம் ஆனாலும்
வெற்றி வந்து சேரட்டும்
May the child's father too
Live for many long years.
Even if there are court cases or disputes,
May victory come to him.
உம்மைப் போலவே
ஸ்ரீராமன் போல்
ஒழுக்கத்தில் வாழட்டும்
Just like you,
May he live in high moral virtue like Lord Rama.
இந்திரனோ சந்திரனோ
எங்கிருந்து வந்தவனோ
பாற்கடலின் நாயகனோ
பாண்டியனார் புத்திரனோ
Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon?
From where did he come?
Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean?
Or is he the son of the Pandya king?
தமிழ்நாட்டு பள்ளியிலே
தங்க மகன் படிக்கணும்
பேருக்கு முதல் எழுத்தா
எம் பேரு இருக்கணும்
In a school in Tamil Nadu,
My golden boy should study.
As the initial letter before his name,
My name should be present.
எப்போதும் என் புள்ள
என் கூட படுக்கணும்
அப்பன் மெல்ல அடிச்சாலும்
அம்மான்னு அணைக்கும்
Always my child
Must sleep beside me.
Even if his father gently hits him,
He will hug me crying 'Amma'.
பிள்ளையை முன்ன விட்டு
பின்னழகு பாக்கையிலே
என்னென்னமோ எண்ணம் வந்து
அலை.மோதும்.....
Letting the child walk ahead of me,
As I admire his beauty from behind,
Various thoughts arise
And crash like ocean waves.
தாய் என்று பேர் கொடுத்த
தங்கமே ஆராரோ
தடம் மாறும் வாழ்க்கையிலே
சொந்தங்கள் யாராரோ
The golden child who gave me the title of 'Mother', lullaby,
My dear precious gold, lullaby.
In a life where paths keep changing,
Who are true relatives?
எந்த மலையில் பூத்த மலரோ
கண்ணுறங்கு ஆராரோ
Which mountain's bloomed flower are you?
Sleep my dear eyes, lullaby.
இந்திரனோ சந்திரனோ
எங்கிருந்து வந்தவனோ
பாற்கடலின் நாயகனோ
பாண்டியனார் புத்திரனோ
Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon?
From where did he come?
Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean?
Or is he the son of the Pandya king?
வீட்டில் ஒரு தொட்டிலில் கட்ட
வெண்ணிலவு வாங்கி வந்தேன்
வெண்ணிலவு வாங்கித் தந்த
மன்னவனை வாழ்த்தி நின்றேன்
To tie him in a cradle at home,
I brought the white moon.
Female: The one who brought the white moon,
I stood praising my king.
தத்தெடுக்கும் காலம் வந்தது
அங்கு போனாக்க....
முத்தெடுக்க யோகம் வந்தது...
The time to adopt a child has arrived;
When we go there,
The good fortune to gather pearls arrived.
இந்திரனோ சந்திரனோ
எங்கிருந்து வந்தவனோ
பாற்கடலின் நாயகனோ
பாண்டியனார் புத்திரனோ
Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon?
From where did he come?
Male: Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean?
Or is he the son of the Pandya king?
Indhirano chandhirano
Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon?
Engirundhu vandhavanoo
From where did he come?
Paarkadalin naayaganoo
Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean?
Paandiyanaar puthiranoo
Or is he the son of the Pandya king?
Veettil oru thottilil katta
To tie him in a cradle at home,
Vennilavu vaanghi thandhen
I bought and brought the white moon.
Vennilavu vaanghi thandha
The one who brought the white moon,
Mannavanai vaazhthi nindren
I stood praising my king (husband).
Thathedukkum kalam vandhadhu
The time to adopt a child has arrived;
Anghu ponaakkaa
When we go there,
Muthedukka yogam vandhadhu
The good fortune to gather pearls arrived.
Indhirano chandhirano
Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon?
Engirundhu vandhavanoo
From where did he come?
Paarkadalin naayaganoo
Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean?
Paandiyanaar puthiranoo
Or is he the son of the Pandya king?
Singaara siru paadham
His charming little feet
Nenjodu udhaikkiradhae
Are kicking against my chest.
Kannin mani azhudhaalum
Even when the pupil of my eye (child) cries,
Kacheri nadakkiradhae
It sounds like a music concert.
Poopola sirikkaiyilae
When he smiles like a flower,
Ullamengum inikkiradhae
My entire heart turns sweet.
Pillai muzhi uruttaiyilae
When the child rolls his eyes,
Ulloora udhaikkiradhae
It stirs deep emotions within me.
Endha ooru punniyavadhi
Which town's virtuous woman
Enakkaaga pulla petha
Gave birth to a child for me?
Vaai neraiya vaazhthugiren
I bless her with all my heart,
Aval vaazhgavae
May she live long!
Pullaiyoda thagappanumae
May the child's father too
Pallaandu vaazhattum
Live for many long years.
Vivagaaram aanaalum
Even if there are court cases or disputes,
Vetri vandhu saerattum
May victory come to him.
Ummai polavae
Just like you,
Sreeraman pol olukathil vaazhattum
May he live in high moral virtue like Lord Rama.
Indhirano chandhirano
Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon?
Engirundhu vandhavanoo
From where did he come?
Paarkadalin naayaganoo
Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean?
Paandiyanaar puthiranoo
Or is he the son of the Pandya king?
Tamilnattu palliyilae
In a school in Tamil Nadu,
Thanga magan padikkanum
My golden boy should study.
Perukku mudhal ezhuthaa
As the initial letter before his name,
En paeru irukkanum
My name should be present.
Eppodhum en pulla
Always my child
En kooda padukkanum
Must sleep beside me.
Appan mella adichaalum
Even if his father gently hits him,
Ammaannu anaikkum
He will hug me crying 'Amma'.
Pillaiyai munna vittu
Letting the child walk ahead of me,
Pinnazhagu paakkaiyilae
As I admire his beauty from behind,
Ennennamoo ennam vandhu
Various thoughts arise
Alai modhum
And crash like ocean waves.
Thaai endru per kodutha
The golden child who gave me the title of 'Mother', lullaby,
Thangame aaraaroo
My dear precious gold, lullaby.
Thadam maarum vaazhkaiyilae
In a life where paths keep changing,
Sondhangal yaaraaroo
Who are true relatives?
Endha malaiyil pootha malaroo
Which mountain's bloomed flower are you?
Kannuranghu aaraaroo
Sleep my dear eyes, lullaby.
Indhirano chandhirano
Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon?
Engirundhu vandhavanoo
From where did he come?
Paarkadalin naayaganoo
Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean?
Paandiyanaar puthiranoo
Or is he the son of the Pandya king?
Veettil oru thottilil katta
To tie him in a cradle at home,
Vennilavu vaanghi vandhen
I brought the white moon.
Female :Vennilavu vaanghi thandha
Female: The one who brought the white moon,
Mannavanai vaazhthi nindren
I stood praising my king.
Thathedukkum kalam vandhadhu
The time to adopt a child has arrived;
Anghu ponaakkaa
When we go there,
Muthedukka yogam vandhadhu
The good fortune to gather pearls arrived.
Indhirano chandhirano
Is he Lord Indra or is he the Moon?
Engirundhu vandhavanoo
From where did he come?
Male :Paarkadalin naayaganoo
Male: Is he the Lord of the Milky Ocean?
Paandiyanaar puthiranoo
Or is he the son of the Pandya king?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This soulful lullaby duet from the 1995 film 'Thaaikulame Thaaikulame' expresses the deep joy, gratitude, and tender affection of a couple adopting a newborn child. The parents marvel at the beauty of the baby boy, comparing him affectionately to divine and royal figures like Lord Indra, the Moon, Vishnu of the Milky Ocean, and a prince of the Pandya dynasty. They extend generous blessings to the biological mother and father who brought this child into the world, wishing them long life and prosperity. The lyricist Vairamuthu vividly portrays the intimate joys of parenthood—the baby's kicking feet, the musical sound of his cries, his flower-like smile, and the sweet dream of sending him to school with his father's initial prefixing his name. Through gentle lullaby refrains ('aaraaroo'), the mother reflects on how the child brought completeness to her life, granting her the sacred title of a mother.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Poopola sirikkaiyilae”
Compares the innocent smile of the infant to a blooming flower using 'pola' (like).
Urvagam (Metaphor)
“Vennilavu vaanghi thandhen”
Refers to the baby metaphorically as 'Vennilavu' (the white moon) brought home to be tied in a cradle.
Monai (Initial Assonance / Rhyme)
“Indhirano chandhirano / Engirundhu vandhavanoo”
Matching initial vowel/consonant sounds in consecutive lines ('Indhirano' / 'Engirundhu').
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Veettil oru thottilil katta”
The second consonant 'tt' rhymes between 'Veettil' and 'Thottilil' (implied rhythm in 'Veettil oru thottilil').
Anaphora / Rhetorical Questioning
“Indhirano chandhirano / Engirundhu vandhavanoo”
Repeated questioning ('Indhirano chandhirano', 'Naayaganoo', 'Puthiranoo') highlighting divine wonder.
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Trivia
Composed by Deva for the 1995 film 'Thaaikulame Thaaikulame' starring Pandiarajan, Urvashi, and Vinodhini, this song stands out as one of the few popular Tamil film tracks specifically themed around child adoption and maternal devotion. Sung by Mano and S. Janaki, the song captured hearts for its emotional depth and tender depiction of non-biological parenthood.
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