Kunguma Mangai
From Perumaikkuriyaval · 1977
- Lyricist
- K. Selva Bharathy
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Perumaikkuriyaval1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ……………. | ... |
| Female | |
| Kunguma mangai nadanthu vara | As the auspicious woman adorned with vermilion walks along, |
| Nenjil kolangal aayiram pooththirukka | A thousand beautiful patterns bloom within her heart, |
| Kunguma mangai nadanthu vara | As the auspicious woman adorned with vermilion walks along, |
| Nenjil kolangal aayiram pooththirukka | A thousand beautiful patterns bloom within her heart, |
| Chorus : Kolangal aayiram pooththirukka | Chorus: A thousand beautiful patterns blooming, |
| Female | |
| Mangal penmai kaninthirukka | With graceful womanhood fully ripened, |
| Thanthai madiyinil pinju thavazhnthirukka | While a tiny child crawls upon the father's lap, |
| Chorus :Madiyinil pinju thavazhnthirukka | Chorus: A tiny child crawls upon the lap, |
| Female | |
| Sangamam aanavan sumanthu vara | As the partner who brought union carries joy forward, |
| Konjum kanavan inainthu vara | As the affectionate husband walks side-by-side, |
| Pongum kanavugal vizhiththirukka | While overflowing dreams stay wide awake, |
| Poovizhi kannan varuvaano | Will the flower-eyed Krishna come? |
| Female | |
| Poovizhi kannan varuvaano | Will the flower-eyed Krishna come? |
| Chorus :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano | Chorus: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come? |
| Female :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano | Female: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come? |
| Chorus :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano | Chorus: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come? |
| Female :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano | Female: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come? |
| Chorus :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano | Chorus: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come? |
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ஆண் மற்றும் பெண் :
ஆ....ஆ....ஆ....ஆ.......ஆ.....
As the auspicious woman adorned with vermilion walks along,
A thousand beautiful patterns bloom within her heart,
As the auspicious woman adorned with vermilion walks along,
A thousand beautiful patterns bloom within her heart,
Chorus: A thousand beautiful patterns blooming,
குங்கும மங்கை நடந்து வர
நெஞ்சில் கோலங்கள் ஆயிரம் பூத்திருக்க
குங்கும மங்கை நடந்து வர
நெஞ்சில் கோலங்கள் ஆயிரம் பூத்திருக்க
குழு :
கோலங்கள் ஆயிரம் பூத்திருக்க
With graceful womanhood fully ripened,
While a tiny child crawls upon the father's lap,
Chorus: A tiny child crawls upon the lap,
மங்கல பெண்மை கனிந்திருக்க
தந்தை மடியினில் பிஞ்சு தவழ்ந்திருக்க
குழு :
மடியினில் பிஞ்சு தவழ்ந்திருக்க
As the partner who brought union carries joy forward,
As the affectionate husband walks side-by-side,
While overflowing dreams stay wide awake,
Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
சங்கமம் ஆனவன் சுமந்து வர
கொஞ்சும் கணவன் இணைந்து வர
பொங்கும் கனவுகள் விழித்திருக்க
பூவிழிக் கண்ணன் வருவானோ
Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
Chorus: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
Female: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
Chorus: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
Female: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
Chorus: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
பூவிழிக் கண்ணன் வருவானோ
குழு :
பூவிழிக் கண்ணன் வருவானோ
பூவிழிக் கண்ணன் வருவானோ
குழு :
பூவிழிக் கண்ணன் வருவானோ
பூவிழிக் கண்ணன் வருவானோ
குழு :
பூவிழிக் கண்ணன் வருவானோ
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Kunguma mangai nadanthu vara
As the auspicious woman adorned with vermilion walks along,
Nenjil kolangal aayiram pooththirukka
A thousand beautiful patterns bloom within her heart,
Kunguma mangai nadanthu vara
As the auspicious woman adorned with vermilion walks along,
Nenjil kolangal aayiram pooththirukka
A thousand beautiful patterns bloom within her heart,
Chorus : Kolangal aayiram pooththirukka
Chorus: A thousand beautiful patterns blooming,
Mangal penmai kaninthirukka
With graceful womanhood fully ripened,
Thanthai madiyinil pinju thavazhnthirukka
While a tiny child crawls upon the father's lap,
Chorus :Madiyinil pinju thavazhnthirukka
Chorus: A tiny child crawls upon the lap,
Sangamam aanavan sumanthu vara
As the partner who brought union carries joy forward,
Konjum kanavan inainthu vara
As the affectionate husband walks side-by-side,
Pongum kanavugal vizhiththirukka
While overflowing dreams stay wide awake,
Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
Chorus :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Chorus: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
Female :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Female: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
Chorus :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Chorus: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
Female :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Female: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
Chorus :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Chorus: Will the flower-eyed Krishna come?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This tender song from the 1977 Tamil movie Perumaikkuriyaval captures a woman's serene joy and tender anticipation of domestic happiness, motherhood, and romantic devotion. As an auspicious married woman, her heart overflows with vibrant dreams represented as colorful patterns blooming within her heart while contemplating a loving family life. Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by K. Selva Bharathy, Vani Jairam's expressive vocals along with chorus harmonies emphasize the deep longing for her beloved Krishna-like partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nenjil kolangal aayiram pooththirukka”
Describing heart's feelings as blooming 'Kolangal' (rangoli patterns) metaphorically represents vibrant, artistic joy blooming within.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edugai)
“Sangamam aanavan sumanthu vara”
The second consonant sound 'ng' creates rhythmic musical harmony across lines (Sangamam, Konjum, Pongum).
Anaphora / Repetition
“Poovizhi kannan varuvaano”
The line 'Poovizhi kannan varuvaano' is repeated in a call-and-response structure between the lead singer and chorus to accentuate intense longing.
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Trivia
Perumaikkuriyaval (1977) featured music by the veteran composer M. S. Viswanathan. Singer Vani Jairam delivered a graceful classical rendition, highlighting K. Selva Bharathy's traditional Tamil imagery of family and devotion.
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