Indru Kaatrukkum Malarukkum
From Saranalayam · 1983
- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Saranalayam1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam | Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower, |
| Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam… | Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert... |
| Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam | Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower, |
| Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam | Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert. |
| Female | |
| Neela nadhi karaiyl oorkolamaam | There is a grand procession on the bank of the blue river, |
| Mugil neendhi vilaiyaadum kaar kaalamaam | It is the monsoon season where clouds swim and play. |
| Neela nadhi karaiyl oorkolamaam | There is a grand procession on the bank of the blue river, |
| Mugil neendhi vilaiyaadum kaar kaalamaam | It is the monsoon season where clouds swim and play. |
| Male | |
| Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam | Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower, |
| Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam… | Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert... |
| Male | |
| Paakku marangalin nizhal oram | Beside the shade of the betel nut trees, |
| Nalla pavazha malligaigal paai poda | The fine coral jasmines spread out like a mat. |
| Female | |
| Aahaa… aahaa… oho… oho… | Aahaa... aahaa... oho... oho... |
| Male | |
| Paakku marangalin nizhal oram | Beside the shade of the betel nut trees, |
| Nalla pavazha malligaigal paai poda | The fine coral jasmines spread out like a mat. |
| Female | |
| Maalai pozhudhodu pani thoova | As dew drops gently sprinkle in the evening twilight, |
| Mella maaran vilaiyaattu arangaera | Softly, the romantic play of Cupid takes the stage. |
| Maalai pozhudhodu pani thoova | As dew drops gently sprinkle in the evening twilight, |
| Mella maaran vilaiyaattu arangaera | Softly, the romantic play of Cupid takes the stage. |
| Rathi maaran vilaiyaattu arangaera | The romantic play of Rathi and Cupid takes the stage. |
| Male | |
| Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam | Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower, |
| Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam | Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert. |
| Female | |
| Neela nadhi karaiyl oorkolamaam | There is a grand procession on the bank of the blue river, |
| Mugil neendhi vilaiyaadum kaar kaalamaam | It is the monsoon season where clouds swim and play. |
| Male | |
| Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam | Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower, |
| Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam… | Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert... |
| Female | |
| Solai vanangalin vazhi thorum | All along the paths through the lush groves, |
| Sinnachiriya minmingal vilakkaetra | Tiny little fireflies light up as ceremonial lamps. |
| Male | |
| Aahaa… aahaa… aehaehae aehaehae | Aahaa... aahaa... aehaehae aehaehae |
| Female | |
| Solai vanangalin vazhi thorum | All along the paths through the lush groves, |
| Sinnachiriya minmingal vilakkaetra | Tiny little fireflies light up as ceremonial lamps. |
| Male | |
| Bodhai medhuvaaga thalaikkaera | As intoxication slowly rushes to the head, |
| Mannil paadham padhiyaamal thadumaara | Feet falter and stumble without firmly touching the ground. |
| Bodhai medhuvaaga thalaikkaera | As intoxication slowly rushes to the head, |
| Mannil paadham padhiyaamal thadumaara | Feet falter and stumble without firmly touching the ground. |
| Vanna paadham padhiyaamal thadumaara | Colorful feet falter and stumble without touching the ground. |
| Male | |
| Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam | Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower, |
| Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam | Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert. |
| Female | |
| Neela nadhi karaiyl oorkolamaam | There is a grand procession on the bank of the blue river, |
| Mugil neendhi vilaiyaadum kaar kaalamaam | It is the monsoon season where clouds swim and play. |
இன்று காற்றுக்கும் மலருக்கும் கல்யாணமாம்
இங்கு கானக் கருங்குயில்கள் கச்சேரியாம்...
இன்று காற்றுக்கும் மலருக்கும் கல்யாணமாம்
இங்கு கானக் கருங்குயில்கள் கச்சேரியாம்...
Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower,
Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert...
Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower,
Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert.
நீல நதிக் கரையில் ஊர்கோலமாம்
முகில் நீந்தி விளையாடும் கார்காலமாம்
நீல நதிக் கரையில் ஊர்கோலமாம்
முகில் நீந்தி விளையாடும் கார்காலமாம்
There is a grand procession on the bank of the blue river,
It is the monsoon season where clouds swim and play.
There is a grand procession on the bank of the blue river,
It is the monsoon season where clouds swim and play.
இன்று காற்றுக்கும் மலருக்கும் கல்யாணமாம்
இங்கு கானக் கருங்குயில்கள் கச்சேரியாம்...
Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower,
Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert...
பாக்கு மரங்களின் நிழல் ஓரம்
நல்ல பவழ மல்லிகைகள் பாய் போட
Beside the shade of the betel nut trees,
The fine coral jasmines spread out like a mat.
ஆஹா.......ஆஹா.....ஓஹோ.....ஓஹோ.....
Aahaa... aahaa... oho... oho...
பாக்கு மரங்களின் நிழல் ஓரம்
நல்ல பவழ மல்லிகைகள் பாய் போட
Beside the shade of the betel nut trees,
The fine coral jasmines spread out like a mat.
மாலைப் பொழுதோடு பனித் தூவ
மெல்ல மாறன் விளையாட்டு அரங்கேற
மாலைப் பொழுதோடு பனித் தூவ
மெல்ல மாறன் விளையாட்டு அரங்கேற
ரதி மாறன் விளையாட்டு அரங்கேற...
As dew drops gently sprinkle in the evening twilight,
Softly, the romantic play of Cupid takes the stage.
As dew drops gently sprinkle in the evening twilight,
Softly, the romantic play of Cupid takes the stage.
The romantic play of Rathi and Cupid takes the stage.
இன்று காற்றுக்கும் மலருக்கும் கல்யாணமாம்
இங்கு கானக் கருங்குயில்கள் கச்சேரியாம்...
Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower,
Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert.
நீல நதிக் கரையில் ஊர்கோலமாம்
முகில் நீந்தி விளையாடும் கார்காலமாம்
There is a grand procession on the bank of the blue river,
It is the monsoon season where clouds swim and play.
இன்று காற்றுக்கும் மலருக்கும் கல்யாணமாம்
இங்கு கானக் கருங்குயில்கள் கச்சேரியாம்.......
Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower,
Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert...
சோலை வனங்களின் வழி தோறும்
சின்னஞ் சிறிய மின்மினிகள் விளக்கேற்ற
All along the paths through the lush groves,
Tiny little fireflies light up as ceremonial lamps.
ஆஹா.......ஆஹா.....ஏஹேஹே ஏஹேஹே
Aahaa... aahaa... aehaehae aehaehae
சோலை வனங்களின் வழி தோறும்
சின்னஞ் சிறிய மின்மினிகள் விளக்கேற்ற
All along the paths through the lush groves,
Tiny little fireflies light up as ceremonial lamps.
போதை மெதுவாகத் தலைக்கேற
மண்ணில் பாதம் பதியாமல் தடுமாற
போதை மெதுவாகத் தலைக்கேற
மண்ணில் பாதம் பதியாமல் தடுமாற
வண்ணப் பாதம் பதியாமல் தடுமாற....
As intoxication slowly rushes to the head,
Feet falter and stumble without firmly touching the ground.
As intoxication slowly rushes to the head,
Feet falter and stumble without firmly touching the ground.
Colorful feet falter and stumble without touching the ground.
இன்று காற்றுக்கும் மலருக்கும் கல்யாணமாம்
இங்கு கானக் கருங்குயில்கள் கச்சேரியாம்...
Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower,
Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert.
நீல நதிக் கரையில் ஊர்கோலமாம்
முகில் நீந்தி விளையாடும் கார்காலமாம்
There is a grand procession on the bank of the blue river,
It is the monsoon season where clouds swim and play.
இன்று காற்றுக்கும் மலருக்கும் கல்யாணமாம்
இங்கு கானக் கருங்குயில்கள் கச்சேரியாம்.......
Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam
Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower,
Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam…
Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert...
Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam
Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower,
Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam
Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert.
Neela nadhi karaiyl oorkolamaam
There is a grand procession on the bank of the blue river,
Mugil neendhi vilaiyaadum kaar kaalamaam
It is the monsoon season where clouds swim and play.
Neela nadhi karaiyl oorkolamaam
There is a grand procession on the bank of the blue river,
Mugil neendhi vilaiyaadum kaar kaalamaam
It is the monsoon season where clouds swim and play.
Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam
Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower,
Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam…
Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert...
Paakku marangalin nizhal oram
Beside the shade of the betel nut trees,
Nalla pavazha malligaigal paai poda
The fine coral jasmines spread out like a mat.
Aahaa… aahaa… oho… oho…
Aahaa... aahaa... oho... oho...
Paakku marangalin nizhal oram
Beside the shade of the betel nut trees,
Nalla pavazha malligaigal paai poda
The fine coral jasmines spread out like a mat.
Maalai pozhudhodu pani thoova
As dew drops gently sprinkle in the evening twilight,
Mella maaran vilaiyaattu arangaera
Softly, the romantic play of Cupid takes the stage.
Maalai pozhudhodu pani thoova
As dew drops gently sprinkle in the evening twilight,
Mella maaran vilaiyaattu arangaera
Softly, the romantic play of Cupid takes the stage.
Rathi maaran vilaiyaattu arangaera
The romantic play of Rathi and Cupid takes the stage.
Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam
Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower,
Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam
Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert.
Neela nadhi karaiyl oorkolamaam
There is a grand procession on the bank of the blue river,
Mugil neendhi vilaiyaadum kaar kaalamaam
It is the monsoon season where clouds swim and play.
Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam
Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower,
Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam…
Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert...
Solai vanangalin vazhi thorum
All along the paths through the lush groves,
Sinnachiriya minmingal vilakkaetra
Tiny little fireflies light up as ceremonial lamps.
Aahaa… aahaa… aehaehae aehaehae
Aahaa... aahaa... aehaehae aehaehae
Solai vanangalin vazhi thorum
All along the paths through the lush groves,
Sinnachiriya minmingal vilakkaetra
Tiny little fireflies light up as ceremonial lamps.
Bodhai medhuvaaga thalaikkaera
As intoxication slowly rushes to the head,
Mannil paadham padhiyaamal thadumaara
Feet falter and stumble without firmly touching the ground.
Bodhai medhuvaaga thalaikkaera
As intoxication slowly rushes to the head,
Mannil paadham padhiyaamal thadumaara
Feet falter and stumble without firmly touching the ground.
Vanna paadham padhiyaamal thadumaara
Colorful feet falter and stumble without touching the ground.
Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam
Today is the wedding of the breeze and the flower,
Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam
Here, the dark cuckoos perform a music concert.
Neela nadhi karaiyl oorkolamaam
There is a grand procession on the bank of the blue river,
Mugil neendhi vilaiyaadum kaar kaalamaam
It is the monsoon season where clouds swim and play.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This blissful romantic song uses vivid nature imagery to compare the blossoming of love between two souls to a grand wedding celebrated by nature itself. The wind marrying the flower sets the theme, accompanied by cuckoo song concerts, riverbank processions, and monsoon clouds swimming across the sky. As evening settles with cool dew drops, fallen coral jasmine flowers create a fragrant floral carpet, setting a romantic mood reminiscent of the divine lovers Rathi and Manmatha (Kamadeva). Fireflies act as natural lamps along forest paths while love-induced intoxication makes the lovers step lightheadedly on air.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification ( உருவகப்படுத்துதல் )
“Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam”
Elements of nature are anthropomorphized as human wedding participants—the breeze and flower marry, cuckoos act as concert musicians, and fireflies light lamps.
Metaphor ( உருவகம் )
“Nalla pavazha malligaigal paai poda”
Fallen coral jasmine flowers covering the shaded ground are metaphorically described as a woven sleeping mat ('paai').
Imagery ( காட்சி விவரிப்பு )
“Sinnachiriya minmingal vilakkaetra”
Creates vivid visual imagery of fireflies glowing like illuminated oil lamps along dark forest pathways.
Alliteration ( எதுகை / மோனை )
“Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam”
Repetition of initial/secondary consonant sounds creating musical rhythm (e.g., 'Indru kaatrukkum' / 'Ingu kaana').
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Trivia
'Indru Kaatrukkum Malarukkum' is a classic romantic song from the 1983 Tamil film 'Saranalayam', directed by R. Sundarrajan and featuring actor Mohan. Music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, capturing the lush lyrical nature aesthetic popular in 1980s Tamil cinema.
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