Maalaiyittaan
From Avan Oru Sarithiram · 1977
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Avan Oru Sarithiram1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Maalaiyittaan oru mannan | A king placed a wedding garland upon her. |
| Angu mayangi nindraal oru annam | A swan-like maiden stood there captivated. |
| Getti maelangal muzhakkudhu vaanam | The sky resounds with the sound of wedding drums. |
| Mazhai megangal pozhiyudhu geedham | The rain clouds shower melodies like music. |
| Female | |
| Maalaiyittaan oru mannan | A king placed a wedding garland upon her. |
| Angu mayangi nindraal oru annam | A swan-like maiden stood there captivated. |
| Getti maelangal muzhakkudhu vaanam | The sky resounds with the sound of wedding drums. |
| Mazhai megangal pozhiyudhu geedham | The rain clouds shower melodies like music. |
| Male | |
| Maadhulam pazham pol kannam | Her cheeks are like rich pomegranate fruits. |
| Kalai manmadhan vazhanghidum sinnam | A romantic symbol bestowed by the artistic Cupid. |
| Maadhulam pazham pol kannam | Her cheeks are like rich pomegranate fruits. |
| Kalai manmadhan vazhanghidum sinnam | A romantic symbol bestowed by the artistic Cupid. |
| Inba thaen malar thooviya manjam | A bed strewn with joyful, honey-laden flowers. |
| Sugam thaedum paavai nenjam | The heart of the maiden seeks blissful affection. |
| Female | |
| Maanikka thaaragai nilavinilae | Under the moonlight filled with ruby stars. |
| Engum mangalam isaikkum thendralilae | In the breeze that plays auspicious music everywhere. |
| Maanikka thaaragai nilavinilae | Under the moonlight filled with ruby stars. |
| Engum mangalam isaikkum thendralilae | In the breeze that plays auspicious music everywhere. |
| Thaerinil dhaevan oorvalamae | A procession of the divine lord in a chariot. |
| Andha dhaeviyin vaazhvini kaaviyamae | The life of that goddess becomes a grand epic poem. |
| Male | |
| Maalaiyittaan oru mannan | A king placed a wedding garland upon her. |
| Angu mayangi nindraal oru annam | A swan-like maiden stood there captivated. |
| Getti maelangal muzhakkudhu vaanam | The sky resounds with the sound of wedding drums. |
| Mazhai megangal pozhiyudhu geedham | The rain clouds shower melodies like music. |
| Male | |
| Aayiram kambanin paadal | It is a poem equal to a thousand verses of Kamban. |
| Adhil aanandha thogaiyin aadal | In it lies the joyful dance of a peacock. |
| Aayiram kambanin paadal | It is a poem equal to a thousand verses of Kamban. |
| Adhil aanandha thogaiyin aadal | In it lies the joyful dance of a peacock. |
| Andha paadalil pirandhadhu raagam | A musical melody was born from that song. |
| Aval aadalil valarndhadhu mogam | A growing passion blossomed from her dance. |
| Female | |
| Oonjalail ullangal uravaada | As hearts swing in romantic harmony. |
| Varum oodalil leelaigal sadhiraadum | Playful love sports dance during sweet lovers' tiffs. |
| Oonjalail ullangal uravaada | As hearts swing in romantic harmony. |
| Varum oodalil leelaigal sadhiraadum | Playful love sports dance during sweet lovers' tiffs. |
| Kaadhal tharuvadhu thunbam | Can love ever bring sorrow? |
| Ini kaalam yaavaum vasantham | From now on, all season is eternal spring. |
| Female | |
| Maalaiyittaan oru mannan | A king placed a wedding garland upon her. |
| Angu mayangi nindraal oru annam | A swan-like maiden stood there captivated. |
| Male :Getti maelangal muzhakkudhu vaanam | Male: The sky resounds with the sound of wedding drums. |
| Mazhai megangal pozhiyudhu geedham | The rain clouds shower melodies like music. |
மாலையிட்டான் ஒரு மன்னன்
அங்கு மயங்கி நின்றாள் ஒரு அன்னம்
கெட்டி மேளங்கள் முழங்குது வானம்
மழை மேகங்கள் பொழியுது கீதம்
A king placed a wedding garland upon her.
A swan-like maiden stood there captivated.
The sky resounds with the sound of wedding drums.
The rain clouds shower melodies like music.
மாலையிட்டான் ஒரு மன்னன்
அங்கு மயங்கி நின்றாள் ஒரு அன்னம்
கெட்டி மேளங்கள் முழங்குது வானம்
மழை மேகங்கள் பொழியுது கீதம்
A king placed a wedding garland upon her.
A swan-like maiden stood there captivated.
The sky resounds with the sound of wedding drums.
The rain clouds shower melodies like music.
மாதுளம் பழம் போல கன்னம்
கலை மன்மதன் வழங்கிடும் சின்னம்
மாதுளம் பழம் போல கன்னம்
கலை மன்மதன் வழங்கிடும் சின்னம்
இன்பத் தேன் மலர் தூவிய மஞ்சம்
சுகம் தேடும் பாவை நெஞ்சம்
Her cheeks are like rich pomegranate fruits.
A romantic symbol bestowed by the artistic Cupid.
Her cheeks are like rich pomegranate fruits.
A romantic symbol bestowed by the artistic Cupid.
A bed strewn with joyful, honey-laden flowers.
The heart of the maiden seeks blissful affection.
மாணிக்கத் தாரகை நிலவினிலே
எங்கும் மங்கலம் இசைத்திடும் தென்றலிலே
மாணிக்கத் தாரகை நிலவினிலே
எங்கும் மங்கலம் இசைத்திடும் தென்றலிலே
தேரினில் தேவன் ஊர்வலமே
அந்த தேவியின் வாழ்வினி காவியமே
Under the moonlight filled with ruby stars.
In the breeze that plays auspicious music everywhere.
Under the moonlight filled with ruby stars.
In the breeze that plays auspicious music everywhere.
A procession of the divine lord in a chariot.
The life of that goddess becomes a grand epic poem.
மாலையிட்டான் ஒரு மன்னன்
அங்கு மயங்கி நின்றாள் ஒரு அன்னம்
கெட்டி மேளங்கள் முழங்குது வானம்
மழை மேகங்கள் பொழியுது கீதம்
A king placed a wedding garland upon her.
A swan-like maiden stood there captivated.
The sky resounds with the sound of wedding drums.
The rain clouds shower melodies like music.
ஆயிரம் கம்பனின் பாடல்
அதில் ஆனந்தத் தோகையின் ஆடல்
ஆயிரம் கம்பனின் பாடல்
அதில் ஆனந்தத் தோகையின் ஆடல்
அந்தப் பாடலில் பிறந்தது ராகம்
அவள் ஆடலில் வளர்ந்தது மோகம்
அந்தப் பாடலில் பிறந்தது ராகம்
அவள் ஆடலில் வளர்ந்தது மோகம்
It is a poem equal to a thousand verses of Kamban.
In it lies the joyful dance of a peacock.
It is a poem equal to a thousand verses of Kamban.
In it lies the joyful dance of a peacock.
A musical melody was born from that song.
A growing passion blossomed from her dance.
ஊஞ்சலில் உள்ளங்கள் உறவாட
வரும் ஊடலில் லீலைகள் சதிராடும்
ஊஞ்சலில் உள்ளங்கள் உறவாட
வரும் ஊடலில் லீலைகள் சதிராடும்
காதல் தருவது துன்பம்
இனி காலம் யாவும் வசந்தம்
As hearts swing in romantic harmony.
Playful love sports dance during sweet lovers' tiffs.
As hearts swing in romantic harmony.
Playful love sports dance during sweet lovers' tiffs.
Can love ever bring sorrow?
From now on, all season is eternal spring.
மாலையிட்டான் ஒரு மன்னன்
அங்கு மயங்கி நின்றாள் ஒரு அன்னம்
A king placed a wedding garland upon her.
A swan-like maiden stood there captivated.
Male: The sky resounds with the sound of wedding drums.
The rain clouds shower melodies like music.
கெட்டி மேளங்கள் முழங்குது வானம்
மழை மேகங்கள் பொழியுது கீதம்
Maalaiyittaan oru mannan
A king placed a wedding garland upon her.
Angu mayangi nindraal oru annam
A swan-like maiden stood there captivated.
Getti maelangal muzhakkudhu vaanam
The sky resounds with the sound of wedding drums.
Mazhai megangal pozhiyudhu geedham
The rain clouds shower melodies like music.
Maalaiyittaan oru mannan
A king placed a wedding garland upon her.
Angu mayangi nindraal oru annam
A swan-like maiden stood there captivated.
Getti maelangal muzhakkudhu vaanam
The sky resounds with the sound of wedding drums.
Mazhai megangal pozhiyudhu geedham
The rain clouds shower melodies like music.
Maadhulam pazham pol kannam
Her cheeks are like rich pomegranate fruits.
Kalai manmadhan vazhanghidum sinnam
A romantic symbol bestowed by the artistic Cupid.
Maadhulam pazham pol kannam
Her cheeks are like rich pomegranate fruits.
Kalai manmadhan vazhanghidum sinnam
A romantic symbol bestowed by the artistic Cupid.
Inba thaen malar thooviya manjam
A bed strewn with joyful, honey-laden flowers.
Sugam thaedum paavai nenjam
The heart of the maiden seeks blissful affection.
Maanikka thaaragai nilavinilae
Under the moonlight filled with ruby stars.
Engum mangalam isaikkum thendralilae
In the breeze that plays auspicious music everywhere.
Maanikka thaaragai nilavinilae
Under the moonlight filled with ruby stars.
Engum mangalam isaikkum thendralilae
In the breeze that plays auspicious music everywhere.
Thaerinil dhaevan oorvalamae
A procession of the divine lord in a chariot.
Andha dhaeviyin vaazhvini kaaviyamae
The life of that goddess becomes a grand epic poem.
Maalaiyittaan oru mannan
A king placed a wedding garland upon her.
Angu mayangi nindraal oru annam
A swan-like maiden stood there captivated.
Getti maelangal muzhakkudhu vaanam
The sky resounds with the sound of wedding drums.
Mazhai megangal pozhiyudhu geedham
The rain clouds shower melodies like music.
Aayiram kambanin paadal
It is a poem equal to a thousand verses of Kamban.
Adhil aanandha thogaiyin aadal
In it lies the joyful dance of a peacock.
Aayiram kambanin paadal
It is a poem equal to a thousand verses of Kamban.
Adhil aanandha thogaiyin aadal
In it lies the joyful dance of a peacock.
Andha paadalil pirandhadhu raagam
A musical melody was born from that song.
Aval aadalil valarndhadhu mogam
A growing passion blossomed from her dance.
Oonjalail ullangal uravaada
As hearts swing in romantic harmony.
Varum oodalil leelaigal sadhiraadum
Playful love sports dance during sweet lovers' tiffs.
Oonjalail ullangal uravaada
As hearts swing in romantic harmony.
Varum oodalil leelaigal sadhiraadum
Playful love sports dance during sweet lovers' tiffs.
Kaadhal tharuvadhu thunbam
Can love ever bring sorrow?
Ini kaalam yaavaum vasantham
From now on, all season is eternal spring.
Maalaiyittaan oru mannan
A king placed a wedding garland upon her.
Angu mayangi nindraal oru annam
A swan-like maiden stood there captivated.
Male :Getti maelangal muzhakkudhu vaanam
Male: The sky resounds with the sound of wedding drums.
Mazhai megangal pozhiyudhu geedham
The rain clouds shower melodies like music.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Avan Oru Sarithiram' celebrates the grand union and romantic bliss of a newly married couple. Kavignar Kannadasan uses regal and cosmic imagery to compare the bridegroom to a king and the bride to a delicate swan. The whole world and nature participate in their celebration: the sky plays wedding drums, and clouds shower melodies as rain.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Maadhulam pazham pol kannam”
Compares the bride's soft, flushed cheeks directly to a pomegranate fruit using the comparison marker 'pol'.
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Maalaiyittaan oru mannan”
Repetition of the initial 'Ma' sound across the words 'Maalaiyittaan' and 'mannan'.
Personification
“Getti maelangal muzhakkudhu vaanam”
Nature is personified; the sky plays wedding drums (Getti Maelangam) and rain clouds shower musical songs (Geedham).
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Aayiram kambanin paadal”
Compares the grandeur of their romantic union to the poetic magnificence of a thousand verses by the classical poet Kamban.
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Trivia
'Avan Oru Sarithiram' (1977) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Manjula in leading roles. The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics crafted by Kannadasan, featuring playback singing by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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