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Kalyanamam Kalyanam

From Anbulla Kadhalukku · 1999

Lyricist
Jeevan
Singers
Krishnaraj, Murali
Music director
Deva
Details
Anbulla Kadhalukku1999

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamIt is a grand wedding, a wedding!
Kannu padum kalyaanamA wedding so grand it catches everyone's envious eye.
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamIt is a grand wedding, a wedding!
Kannu padum kalyaanamA wedding so grand it catches everyone's envious eye.
Kannu pattaa kuththamillaThere is no fault even if an evil eye falls upon it.
Podungammaa kummaalamMake merry and rejoice, ladies!
Male
Naazhi aaguthuTime is passing by.
Maappillaikku nazhungu vayungaApply the auspicious yellow paste to the groom.
Chorus :AahaaChorus: Ahaha
Female :Kalyaana mappillaiFemale: The wedding groom,
Summaa Amsamaa irukkaarungoHe looks so handsome and dignified!
Chorus :OhoChorus: Oho
Male
Vaango vaango ellorukkum vanthamungaWelcome, welcome, greetings to everyone.
Male
Ellorukkum vanthanamGreetings to one and all.
Idhu namma veettu kalyaanamThis is a wedding in our own household.
Vanthavanga anbuthaan kalyaanaththil seethanamThe love of the guests who came is the true dowry in this wedding.
Male
Ponnukkum maappillaikkumBetween the bride and the groom,
Nalla poruththamungaThere is a perfect match.
Chorus :AahaaChorus: Ahaha
Male :Manthiraththa sollungonnaaMale: Chant the sacred mantras, brother!
Manam pola irukkattumLet everything happen as the heart desires.
Chorus :OhoChorus: Oho
Female
Valluvanum vasugiyaaiLike Thiruvalluvar and Vasugi,
Vaazh naalil vaazhttumLet us bless them for their lifetime.
Male :Valluvanum vasugiyaaiMale: Like Thiruvalluvar and Vasugi,
Vaazh naalil vaazhttumLet us bless them for their lifetime.
Vasantha kaalam veesattumLet the spring season blow fresh breezes.
Kasantha kaalam pogattumLet the bitter times fade away.
Male
Azhagaana penn maanae….ae…Oh beautiful girl, like a deer...
Asainthaadum mayilthaanae…ae…Like a swaying peacock...
Chumma nee nikkaathae sokkaththaan vaikkaathaeDon't just stand idle, don't cast a spell on me.
Kalyaana katcheri kannaalae meettaathaeDon't play the wedding musical concert with your eyes.
Male
Pandiya mannan unnai paaththirunthaaIf a Pandya king had seen you,
Parisu onnu thanthiruppaanHe would have given you a grand prize.
Pallava mannan unnai kandirunthaaIf a Pallava king had seen you,
Silaiyum onnu senjiruppaanHe would have carved a beautiful sculpture of you.
Chorus
Arputhamae Intha kalayaanamaeHow wonderful this wedding is!
Aasaipadi ini porkaalamaeAccording to our desires, from now on it is a golden era.
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamIt is a grand wedding, a wedding!
Kannu padum kalyaanamA wedding so grand it catches everyone's envious eye.
Kannu pattaa kuththamillaThere is no fault even if an evil eye falls upon it.
Podungammaa kummaalamMake merry and rejoice, ladies!
Male
Munnooru muththangal sugamaana saththangalThree hundred kisses, sweet joyful sounds.
Vinmeengal ellaamae nilavaaga maarattumMay all the stars transform into bright moons.
Nee vaiththa poo vaasam ulagengum veesattumMay the fragrance of the flower you wore spread across the world.
Male
Ulloora aasa vanthu oosaiyindriInner desire arises silently,
Un nenappa pesutheyAnd speaks of thoughts of you.
Chorus :Hae….ae….ae….Chorus: Hae... ae... ae...
Male :Uyirukkum udalukkumthaanMale: Between the soul and the body,
Odi vanthu paalamittu selluthaeIt runs and builds a bridge connecting them.
Chorus
Poochchoodunga penna kooppidungaAdorn the girl with flowers, call her over.
Santhanaththa konjam poosidungaApply a bit of sandalwood paste on her.
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamIt is a grand wedding, a wedding!
Kannu padum kalyaanamA wedding so grand it catches everyone's envious eye.
Kannu pattaa kuththamillaThere is no fault even if an evil eye falls upon it.
Podungammaa kummaalamMake merry and rejoice, ladies!
Male
Kannaana kannamma…..aaa….Oh my precious Kannamma...
Kalyaana pennammaa……aaa…..Oh dear wedding bride...
Mappillai manam polaJust as the groom wished in his heart,
Mana pennum irukkaththaanThe bride is also just right.
Kai serum kannaalan seedhaikku raamanthaanThe groom who joins hands with her is Rama to her Sita.
Eeruyir oor uyiraai santhosamaai indru mudhal seraAs two souls unite into one joyous soul from today,
Chorus
Atchathai podungammaShower the auspicious rice grains, ladies!
Aandu pala anboduthaan vaazhaMay they live with love for many years to come.
Thanga ratham iva thanga rathamShe is a golden chariot, a golden chariot!
Thaali kattu idhu nalla neramTie the sacred thread, this is the auspicious time.
Chorus
Santhosamaam santhosam sagalarukkum santhosamJoy, oh joy! Joy for everyone!
Vanthavanga ellorum vaazhththu koora santhosamIt is a joy for all the guests who came to offer their blessings.
Santhosamaam santhosam sagalarukkum santhosamJoy, oh joy! Joy for everyone!
Vanthavanga ellorum vaazhththu koora santhosam…..It is a joy for all the guests who came to offer their blessings...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Kalyaanamaam Kalyaanam from the film Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999) is a traditional and festive Tamil wedding song that captures the vibrant spirit, rituals, and emotions of a marriage celebration. The lyrics highlight auspicious wedding customs such as applying nalangu, singing joyous folk chants (kummaalam), adorning the bride with flowers, and showering holy rice grains (atchathai). The song expresses deep blessings for the couple's long and happy life together. Throughout the song, poetic imagery elevates the couple's union by comparing them to ideal legendary pairs like Thiruvalluvar-Vasugi and Rama-Sita. The groom praises the bride's grace, comparing her beauty to classical sculptures and artwork admired by ancient kings. Ultimately, it celebrates the coming together of two families and two souls into one unified path of love and happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Valluvanum vasugiyaai / Kai serum kannaalan seedhaikku raamanthaan

Compares the newlywed couple to legendary pairs like Thiruvalluvar & Vasugi and Rama & Sita to symbolize ideal devotion and companionship.

Historical Allusion

Pandiya mannan unnai paaththirunthaa / Pallava mannan unnai kandirunthaa

Refers to the ancient royal dynasties of Tamil Nadu (Pandya and Pallava) renowned for supporting arts and magnificent temple sculptures.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Vinmeengal ellaamae nilavaaga maarattum

An exaggerated poetic wish asking for all stars to turn into full moons to celebrate the bride's happiness.

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Trivia

Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999) was directed by actor-director Murali (M. S. Biswas) starring Jai Akash and Sujitha in leading roles. The music for the film was composed by Deva.

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