Kalyana Kovilin Sad
From Sathyam – 1976 Film · 1976
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Sathyam – 1976 Film1976
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam | The divine finial of the wedding temple |
| Kangalil therindhadhu thelivaaga | Appeared clearly in my eyes |
| Vaanampattu megam vaana thattil eari | The skylark and cloud climbed onto the platter of the sky |
| Aadudhu odudhu aanandham paadudhu kanna | Dancing, running, and singing in joy, my dear |
| Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam | The divine finial of the wedding temple |
| Female | |
| Vaazhaiyum kamugum thorana pandhal | A decorated canopy with banana and areca nut trees |
| Manavarai manasangu mani dheepangal | The marriage dais, auspicious conch, and gem-like lamps |
| Thozhiyar gaeli thogaiyar vaazhthu | Playful teasing by female friends and blessings from women |
| Sorgathil undaagum suga raagangal | Pleasant melodies originating in heaven |
| Female | |
| Andru nanavaandahu indru kanavanadhu | What was reality back then has become a dream today |
| Andru nanavaandahu indru kanavanadhu | What was reality back then has become a dream today |
| Adhu deivathin sodhanai | That is a test from God |
| Sondhathin vaedhanai kanna | A pain caused by loved ones, my dear |
| Kalyaana kovilin dheiveega kalasam | The divine finial of the wedding temple |
| Female | |
| Mangalam neendhum kunguma chaandhu | Auspiciousness-swimming vermilion and paste |
| Malligai malarmaalai kanneerilae | The jasmine garland soaked in tears |
| Kaigalil kaapu kaalgalil velli | Protective band on hands and silver anklets on feet |
| Kanivuru thalaipaagai venneerile | The tender wedding turban immersed in hot water and tears |
| Female | |
| Inba mananaal andru | That day was a joyous wedding day |
| Thunba thirunaal indru | Today is a day of sorrow |
| Inba mananaal andru | That day was a joyous wedding day |
| Thunba thirunaal indru | Today is a day of sorrow |
| Athu deivathin sodhanai | That is a test from God |
| Sondhathin vaedhanai kanna…… | A pain caused by loved ones, my dear... |
| Female | |
| Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam | The divine finial of the wedding temple |
| Haaaa…aaaa…aaaa…. | Haaaa...aaaa...aaaa... |
கல்யாண கோவிலின் தெய்வீக கலசம்
கண்களில் தெரிந்தது தெளிவாக
வானப்பட்டு மேகம் வானத்தட்டில் ஏறி
ஆடுது ஓடுது ஆனந்தம் பாடுது கண்ணா
கல்யாண கோவிலின் தெய்வீக கலசம்
The divine finial of the wedding temple
Appeared clearly in my eyes
The skylark and cloud climbed onto the platter of the sky
Dancing, running, and singing in joy, my dear
The divine finial of the wedding temple
வாழையும் கமுகும் தோரண பந்தல்
மணவறை மணிச்சங்கு மணி தீபங்கள்
தோழியர் கேலி தோகையர் வாழ்த்து
சொர்க்கத்தில் உண்டாகும் சுக ராகங்கள்
A decorated canopy with banana and areca nut trees
The marriage dais, auspicious conch, and gem-like lamps
Playful teasing by female friends and blessings from women
Pleasant melodies originating in heaven
அன்று நனவானது இன்று கனவானது
அன்று நனவானது இன்று கனவானது
அது தெய்வத்தின் சோதனை
சொந்தத்தின் வேதனை கண்ணா
கல்யாண கோவிலின் தெய்வீக கலசம்
What was reality back then has become a dream today
What was reality back then has become a dream today
That is a test from God
A pain caused by loved ones, my dear
The divine finial of the wedding temple
மங்கலம் நீந்தும் குங்கும சாந்து
மல்லிகை மலர்மாலை கண்ணீரிலே
கைகளில் காப்பு கால்களில் வெள்ளி
கனிவுறு தலைப்பாகை வெந்நீரிலே
Auspiciousness-swimming vermilion and paste
The jasmine garland soaked in tears
Protective band on hands and silver anklets on feet
The tender wedding turban immersed in hot water and tears
இன்ப மணநாள் அன்று
துன்ப திருநாள் இன்று
இன்ப மணநாள் அன்று
துன்ப திருநாள் இன்று
அது தெய்வத்தின் சோதனை
சொந்தத்தின் வேதனை கண்ணா.....
That day was a joyous wedding day
Today is a day of sorrow
That day was a joyous wedding day
Today is a day of sorrow
That is a test from God
A pain caused by loved ones, my dear...
கல்யாண கோவிலின் தெய்வீக கலசம்
ஆஆ......ஆஆஆஆஆ.....
The divine finial of the wedding temple
Haaaa...aaaa...aaaa...
Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam
The divine finial of the wedding temple
Kangalil therindhadhu thelivaaga
Appeared clearly in my eyes
Vaanampattu megam vaana thattil eari
The skylark and cloud climbed onto the platter of the sky
Aadudhu odudhu aanandham paadudhu kanna
Dancing, running, and singing in joy, my dear
Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam
The divine finial of the wedding temple
Vaazhaiyum kamugum thorana pandhal
A decorated canopy with banana and areca nut trees
Manavarai manasangu mani dheepangal
The marriage dais, auspicious conch, and gem-like lamps
Thozhiyar gaeli thogaiyar vaazhthu
Playful teasing by female friends and blessings from women
Sorgathil undaagum suga raagangal
Pleasant melodies originating in heaven
Andru nanavaandahu indru kanavanadhu
What was reality back then has become a dream today
Andru nanavaandahu indru kanavanadhu
What was reality back then has become a dream today
Adhu deivathin sodhanai
That is a test from God
Sondhathin vaedhanai kanna
A pain caused by loved ones, my dear
Kalyaana kovilin dheiveega kalasam
The divine finial of the wedding temple
Mangalam neendhum kunguma chaandhu
Auspiciousness-swimming vermilion and paste
Malligai malarmaalai kanneerilae
The jasmine garland soaked in tears
Kaigalil kaapu kaalgalil velli
Protective band on hands and silver anklets on feet
Kanivuru thalaipaagai venneerile
The tender wedding turban immersed in hot water and tears
Inba mananaal andru
That day was a joyous wedding day
Thunba thirunaal indru
Today is a day of sorrow
Inba mananaal andru
That day was a joyous wedding day
Thunba thirunaal indru
Today is a day of sorrow
Athu deivathin sodhanai
That is a test from God
Sondhathin vaedhanai kanna……
A pain caused by loved ones, my dear...
Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam
The divine finial of the wedding temple
Haaaa…aaaa…aaaa….
Haaaa...aaaa...aaaa...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song expresses the agonizing contrast between a woman's past dreams of a happy marriage and her present tragic reality. She visualizes marriage as a sacred temple crowned with a divine kalasam, surrounded by traditional celebrations such as decorated pandals, joyful songs, auspicious conches, and sacred lamps. However, destiny and betrayal from her own family transform those cherished visions into a mere dream submerged in tears. Kannadasan's evocative poetry highlights how a day that should have brought ultimate bliss has turned into a sorrowful ordeal, which she views as a trial imposed by God and an unbearable wound inflicted by her own relatives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam”
'Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam' compares the sanctity and beauty of marriage to the holy pinnacle (kalasam) of a divine temple.
Antithesis / Contrast (Ethir-inai)
“Inba mananaal andru / Thunba thirunaal indru”
'Inba mananaal andru / Thunba thirunaal indru' powerfully contrasts past joy ('inba' and 'andru') with present grief ('thunba' and 'indru').
Emonai / Monai (Alliteration & Rhyming)
“Andru nanavaandahu indru kanavanadhu”
'Andru' and 'Indru' feature temporal contrast reinforced through matching metrical patterns and sound harmony.
Visual Imagery
“Vaazhaiyum kamugum thorana pandhal”
Rich cultural motifs like 'Vaazhaiyum kamugum' (banana and areca trees) and 'Malligai malarmaalai' (jasmine garland) evoke a vivid picture of a traditional Tamil wedding.
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Trivia
'Sathyam' (1976) starring Sivaji Ganesan and Kamal Haasan features music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Sung by P. Susheela and written by Kannadasan, 'Kalyana Kovilin Deiveega Kalasam' stands out as a classic tragedy song, revered for Susheela's soulful vocal delivery and Kannadasan's poignant lyrics contrasting auspicious wedding symbols with deep heartbreak.
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