- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Enga Muthalali
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa… aa…
Aa… aa… aa…aa..
Aa… aa… aa…aa..
Kungumam manjalukku
Indru thaan nalla naal
Mangala mangai manam
Konda naal nalla naal
Kungumam manjalukku
Indru thaan nalla naal
Mangala mangai manam
Konda naal nalla naal
En vaazhvil dheepam
Thandha perazhagae
En maarbil saaya vandha poongodiyae
Ennaalum inbam oru kodi
Kungumam manjalukku
Indru thaan nalla naal
Mangala mangai ingu
Vantha naal nalla naal
En vaazhvil dheepam
Thandha paerazhagae
En maarbil saera vandha
Mannavarae
Ennaalum inbam oru kodi
Kungumam manjalukku
Indru thaan nalla naal
Mangala mangai ingu
Vantha naal nalla naal
Poo maeni jaadai sollum kolam enna
Poonthendral aadi varum jaalam enna
Aasaikku naanam illai
Thaedi vandhaen
Poojaikku paalum pazham kondu vandhaen
Manjathil unnai vaithu
Sorgathai naan vadippaen
Nenjathil unnai vaithu
Inbathai naan padippaen
Raathiri neram vandhaal sugamae sugamae
Poothadhu mottu ondru sugamae sugamae
Ennaalum inbam oru kodi
Kungumam manjalukku
Indru thaan nalla naal
Mangala mangai manam
Konda naal nalla naal
En vaazhvil dheepam
Thandha perazhagae
En maarbil saaya vandha poongodiyae
Ennaalum inbam oru kodi
Kungumam manjalukku
Indru thaan nalla naal
Mangala mangai manam
Konda naal nalla naal
Oo…oo….oo….oo…
Maargazhi maadhathil
Naan aalaanaen
Maamanai thaedit thaedi noolaanaen
Noolai naan maala aakki soodattumaa
Soodaaga mutha kalai koorattumaa
Kooraana paarvai enna
Velaaga kuthudhaiyaa
Velaana vizhigal en mael
Paayaamal paayudhammaa
Paaigindra paadhai engum sugamae sugamae
Paarkkindra pakkam ellaam sugamae sugamae
Ennaalum inbam oru kodi
Kungumam manjalukku
Indru thaan nalla naal
Mangala mangai ingu
Vantha naal nalla naal
En vaazhvil dheepam
Thandha paerazhagae
En maarbil saera vandha
Mannavarae
Ennaalum inbam oru kodi
Kungumam manjalukku
Indru thaan nalla naal
Mangala mangai ingu
Vantha naal nalla naal
Kungumam manjalukku
Indru thaan nalla naal
Mangala mangai manam
Konda naal nalla naal
Aa... aa...
Aa... aa... aa... aa...
Aa... aa... aa... aa...
For the sacred kumkum and turmeric,
today is indeed an auspicious day!
The day the blessed bride
was wed is truly a joyful day!
For the sacred kumkum and turmeric,
today is indeed an auspicious day!
The day the blessed bride
was wed is truly a joyful day!
You who brought light
into my life, oh great beauty...
Oh tender flowering vine who came to rest on my chest,
every day brings endless joy!
For the sacred kumkum and turmeric,
today is indeed an auspicious day!
The day the blessed bride
arrived here is truly a joyful day!
You who brought light
into my life, oh handsome one,
my king who came
to embrace my heart,
every day brings endless joy!
For the sacred kumkum and turmeric,
today is indeed an auspicious day!
The day the blessed bride
arrived here is truly a joyful day!
What is this graceful allure your flower-like body hints at?
What is this playful magic the gentle breeze brings?
Desire knows no shyness,
so I came seeking you!
I brought milk and fruit for our sacred night!
Holding you close on our bed,
I will create a paradise!
Keeping you safe in my heart,
I will learn the sweetness of love!
When the night arrives, it is pure bliss!
A tender bud has blossomed into pure bliss!
Every day brings endless joy...
For the sacred kumkum and turmeric,
today is indeed an auspicious day!
The day the blessed bride
was wed is truly a joyful day!
You who brought light
into my life, oh great beauty,
oh tender flowering vine who came to rest on my chest,
every day brings endless joy!
For the sacred kumkum and turmeric,
today is indeed an auspicious day!
The day the blessed bride
was wed is truly a joyful day!
Oh... oh... oh... oh...
In the month of Margazhi (winter month),
I blossomed into a woman!
Searching and longing for you, my beloved, I grew as thin as a thread!
Shall I weave this thread into a garland and place it on you?
Shall I warmly share the sweet art of kissing?
Why does your sharp gaze
pierce through me like a spear?
Your spear-like eyes
strike right at me without pause!
Wherever they fall, there is only sweetness!
Everywhere I look, there is only bliss!
Every day brings endless joy...
For the sacred kumkum and turmeric,
today is indeed an auspicious day!
The day the blessed bride
arrived here is truly a joyful day!
You who brought light
into my life, oh handsome one,
my king who came
to embrace my heart,
every day brings endless joy!
For the sacred kumkum and turmeric,
today is indeed an auspicious day!
The day the blessed bride
arrived here is truly a joyful day!
For the sacred kumkum and turmeric,
today is indeed an auspicious day!
The day the blessed bride
was wed is truly a joyful day!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kungumam Manjalukku' is a joyous duet celebrating conjugal union and auspicious togetherness. Through references to auspicious symbols like 'Kungumam' (vermilion) and 'Manjal' (turmeric), the song encapsulates the sacredness and bliss of matrimony. Both lovers express their deep devotion, passion, and excitement for their shared future.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En maarbil saaya vandha poongodiyae”
Comparing the heroine to a 'poongodi' (flowering vine) that leans on the hero's chest.
Simile / Imagery (Uvamai)
“Velaana vizhigal en mael”
Comparing sharp eyes to spears piercing with passion ('Velaana vizhigal').
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Manjathil unnai vaithu / Nenjathil unnai vaithu”
Matching second consonants in adjacent lines ('Manjathil' / 'Nenjathil').
Alliteration (Moonaai / Monai)
“Mangala mangai manam”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in the line ('Mangala', 'mangai', 'manam').
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Trivia
This romantic duet from 'Enga Muthalali' (1993) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics penned by Vaali. The track was rendered by legend SP Balasubrahmanyam alongside S. Janaki, featuring Vijayakanth and Kasthuri on screen.
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