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Kalyana Kovilin

From Sathyam – 1976 Film · 1976

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Sathyam – 1976 Film
Movie release year
1976
Lyrics added on
13 Feb 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ohoooooo ho… la la la la la la….
La la la la la la…. lalalalalala….
Female :Aaa…Aaa
Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam
Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam
Kangalil theriyudhu thelivaaga
Vaanampattu megam kaadhal thattil eari
Aadattum odattum aanandham paadattum kanne
Kalyan kovilin deiveega kalasam
Vaazhaiyum kamugum thorana pandhal
Manavarai manasangu mani dheepangal
Thozhiyar gaeli thogaiyar vaazhthu
Sorgathil undaagum suga raagangal
Intha kanavaanadhu
Endru nanavaagumo
Intha kanavaanadhu
Endru nanavaagumo
Adhai dheivangal koorattum
Sonthangal serattum kannaa
Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam
Kangalil theriyudhu thelivaaga
Vaanampattu megam kaadhal thattil eari
Aadattum odattum aanandham paadattum kanna
Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam
Sandhanam panneerin aruvi
Tharaiyil nadakkum manam paravi
Mandhiram vaethangal muzhangi
Mayakkum kodukkum manam thazhuvi
Mangalam neendhum kunguma chaandhu
Maligai malarmaalai pen paadhiyum
Kaigalil kaappu kaalgalil velli
Kanivuru thalaippaagai aan paadhiyum
Inba mananaal endro
Antha thirunaal indro
Inba mananaal endro
Antha thirunaal indro
Adhai dheivangal koorattum
Sonthangal serattum kannae
Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam
Kangalil theriyudhu thelivaaga
Vaanampattu megam kaadhal thattil eari
Aadattum odattum aanandham paadattum kanne
Oho... ho... La la la la la la...
La la la la la la... Lalalalala...
Ah... ah...
The sacred pinnacle of the wedding temple,
The sacred pinnacle of the wedding temple,
Appears clearly before my eyes.
Riding on the plate of love, with the sky and singing clouds,
Let them dance, run, and sing with joy, my darling!
The sacred pinnacle of the wedding temple,
A decorated canopy of banana and areca palm trees,
The wedding altar, the sacred conch, and glowing lamps,
Playful teasing of friends, and blessings from graceful women,
Sweet melodies that are born in heaven...
This dream of ours,
When will it come true?
This dream of ours,
When will it come true?
Let the gods tell us that,
And let our families unite, my love!
The sacred pinnacle of the wedding temple,
Appears clearly before my eyes.
Riding on the plate of love, with the sky and singing clouds,
Let them dance, run, and sing with joy, my love!
The sacred pinnacle of the wedding temple,
A flowing stream of sandalwood paste and rosewater,
Spreading its sweet fragrance across the floor,
As holy chants and Vedic mantras echo,
Enchanting the senses and embracing the heart,
Auspicious red kumkum paste,
And a garland of fresh jasmines on the bride's half,
Protective bands on wrists, silver rings on feet,
And an elegant turban on the groom's half...
When is that joyful wedding day?
Could that sacred day be today?
When is that joyful wedding day?
Could that sacred day be today?
Let the gods tell us that,
And let our families unite, my darling!
The sacred pinnacle of the wedding temple,
Appears clearly before my eyes.
Riding on the plate of love, with the sky and singing clouds,
Let them dance, run, and sing with joy, my darling!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Kalyana Kovilin Deiveega Kalasam is a sublime romantic track from the 1976 Tamil film Sathyam. In this song, the lovers express their intense desire to be united in wedlock, metaphorically viewing their holy union as a sacred temple graced with a divine golden spire (Kalasam). The lyricist Kannadasan paints a vivid picture of a traditional Tamil wedding filled with banana leaf canopies, Vedic chants, fragrant sandalwood, and joyful celebrations. The song expresses the sweet impatience and eager longing of the couple as they pray for their romantic dreams to turn into reality with the blessings of both the gods and their loved ones.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Kalyana kovilin deiveega kalasam”

Compares the sacred institution of marriage to a holy temple ('Kalyana kovil') topped with a divine kalasam.

Rhyme / Internal Rhythm (Iyaibu & Antadi)

“Aadattum odattum aanandham paadattum kanne”

Use of repeating rhythmic suffixes ('Aadattum, odattum, paadattum') creating musicality in speech.

Sensory Imagery (Kaatchi & Manam Bimbam)

“Sandhanam panneerin aruvi / Tharaiyil nadakkum manam paravi”

Paints rich visual and olfactory imagery using elements like sandalwood streams, rosewater, Vedic chants, and jasmine flowers.

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Trivia

Sathyam (1976) starred Sivaji Ganesan, Kamal Haasan, and Jayachitra. Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this classic duet sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela remains one of the most beloved wedding-themed classic Tamil songs.

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