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Lyrics & meaning

Kunguma Kolangal

From Annan Oru Koyil · 1977

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Annan Oru Koyil1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Haa…aaa….aaa…aaa…haa…aa…aaa…aa..Haa…aaa….aaa…aaa…haa…aa…aaa…aa..
Haa…haa….haa…aaa…haa…aa…aaa…aa..Haa…haa….haa…aaa…haa…aa…aaa…aa..
Female
Kunguma kolangalWith auspicious vermilion rangoli patterns,
Kovil kondaadaFor the temple to celebrate in joy,
Kodhai naayagan varuvaanadiThe hero of the lady shall arrive, my dear.
Kodi kaalangal naan thaedi nindrenFor ages uncounted I stood searching,
Avanai arivaenadiI know who he is, my dear.
Female
Kunguma kolangalWith auspicious vermilion rangoli patterns,
Kovil kondaadaFor the temple to celebrate in joy,
Kodhai naayagan varuvaanadiThe hero of the lady shall arrive, my dear.
Female
Vaanil pugaiyodu varugindra thaerilIn the chariot arriving amidst clouds in the sky,
Nyaana thiruchelvan vara vendum naerilMay the blessed wise one arrive in person.
Maanam mariyaadhai avan kaiyil thaayaeHonor and self-respect are in his hands, oh Mother,
Avanai en kaiyil thara vaendum neeyaeYou must hand him over into my hands.
Deiveegamandro pennukku thaaliIs not the sacred thread divine for a woman?
Manavaalan thaanae thaalikku vaeliThe groom himself is the protective fence for that sacred bond.
Female
Kunguma kolangalWith auspicious vermilion rangoli patterns,
Kovil kondaadaFor the temple to celebrate in joy,
Kodhai naayagan varuvaanadiThe hero of the lady shall arrive, my dear.
Female
Methai vilaiyaattu sugam kanda pinnaeAfter experiencing the bliss of marital intimacy,
Thathai mozhiyodu thavazhgindra kannaeOh darling child crawling with lisping parrot-like words,
Thandhai varum naalai ellorkkum kooruTell everyone the day your father will arrive,
Vandha pinnaalae padhinaaru peruAfter he arrives, all sixteen forms of wealth shall follow.
Thandhai varum naalai ellorkkum kooruTell everyone the day your father will arrive,
Vandha pinnaalae padhinaaru peruAfter he arrives, all sixteen forms of wealth shall follow.
Naalaikku kannil manavaalan kaatchiTomorrow, the sight of the groom will unfold before your eyes,
Nambikkai vaanil dheivangal saatchiIn the sky of faith, the gods stand as witnesses.
Female
Kunguma kolangalWith auspicious vermilion rangoli patterns,
Kovil kondaadaFor the temple to celebrate in joy,
Kodhai naayagan varuvaanadiThe hero of the lady shall arrive, my dear.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Kunguma Kolangal from Annan Oru Koyil (1977), written by Kannadasan, expresses deep devotion, maternal love, and the longing for a beloved husband's return. The song sets a sacred, celebratory tone through imagery of temple rituals, auspicious vermilion decorations, and divine grace. The speaker addresses both her child and the divine mother, reflecting on honor, marital sanctity, and the blissful hope of family reunion. The lyrics highlight traditional values where the husband is seen as the protector and provider of prosperity (the sixteen traditional forms of wealth). Through poetic references to celestial chariots and divine witnesses, the song frames earthly love and marital duty within a sacred and spiritual context.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Kunguma kolangal / Kovil kondaada / Kodhai naayagan varuvaanadi

Repetition of the 'Ko' sound across lines ('Kunguma', 'Kovil', 'Kodhai') creating rhythmic harmony.

Metaphor

Manavaalan thaanae thaalikku vaeli

The husband is metaphorically described as the protective fence ('vaeli') for the sacred marital bond/thread ('thaali').

Cultural Allusion

Vandha pinnaalae padhinaaru peru

Refers to 'padhinaaru peru' (the sixteen forms of wealth traditionally wished upon married couples in Tamil culture).

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Trivia

Annan Oru Koyil (1977) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Sujatha. The music for the movie was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan, capturing the signature emotional depth of their classic 1970s collaborations.

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