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Lyrics & meaning

Maanthorana Veedhiyil

From Paattum Bharadhamum · 1975

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Paattum Bharadhamum
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
17 Jan 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maanthorana veedhiyil melangal raagam
Male :Maanthorana veedhiyil melangal raagam
Female :Maappillai pennukku yaenintha mogam
Male :Maappillai pennukku yaenintha mogam
Maanthorana veedhiyil melangal raagam
Maappillai pennukku yaenintha mogam
Poovaikkum enakkum nichayathaartham
Poovinil thaenee shanthi mugoortham
Poovaikkum enakkum nichayathaartham
Poovinil thaenee shanthi mugoortham
Kanniyai neeraatta gangaiyin theerththam
Kadhalil kalanthaalae yaenintha maattram
Maanthorana veedhiyil melangal raagam
Maappillai pennukku yaenintha mogam
Aadhiththan maeniyai megangal mooda
Anantha poonthendral moganam paada
Aadhiththan maeniyai megangal mooda
Anantha poonthendral moganam paada
Vasanthathin kaarkuzhal oorvalam poga
Vanthuvittaen kannaa manamagalaaga
Maanthorana veedhiyil melangal raagam
Maappillai pennukku yaenintha mogam
Yaeviya kanaigal irupuram thaakka
Female :Yaelaththu poonguzhal vaanaththai paarkka
Male :Aaviyil aaviyai aandavan saerkka
Female :Aanantham naan kolla yaaridam ketka
Drums play melodies on the street decorated with mango leaves,
Drums play melodies on the street decorated with mango leaves,
Why is there such longing between the bride and groom?
Why is there such longing between the bride and groom?
Drums play melodies on the street decorated with mango leaves,
Why is there such longing between the bride and groom?
An engagement between this flower-like girl and me,
And like a bee to a flower, our wedding night begins!
An engagement between this flower-like girl and me,
And like a bee to a flower, our wedding night begins!
Holy water from the Ganga to bathe the young bride,
She has united in love, so why this sudden change in her?
Drums play melodies on the street decorated with mango leaves,
Why is there such longing between the bride and groom?
As clouds drift over the glowing sun,
And the joyful breeze sings a sweet melody,
As clouds drift over the glowing sun,
And the joyful breeze sings a sweet melody,
With dark hair flowing like a procession in spring,
I have arrived, my dear Kanna, as your bride!
Drums play melodies on the street decorated with mango leaves,
Why is there such longing between the bride and groom?
Arrows of love strike from both sides,
With fragrant, flower-adorned hair gazing up at the sky,
As God joins soul to soul together,
Whose permission do I need to embrace this joy?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Paattum Bharadhamum' (1975) is a romantic duet celebrating the joy and sanctity of marriage. Filled with traditional South Indian wedding imagery—festive mango-leaf decorations, auspicious music, sacred bathing, and fragrant flowers—the lyrics depict the bride and groom expressing their mutual passion and delight as their souls are united by God.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Poovinil thaenee shanthi mugoortham”

Refers to the maiden as 'Poovai' (flower) and her love/sweetness as 'Thaenee' (honey).

Personification

“Anantha poonthendral moganam paada”

Attributes the human ability of singing a classical raga (Moganam) to the breeze (poonthendral).

Moanai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Maanthorana veedhiyil melangal raagam”

Repetition of initial consonants or matching sound patterns ('Maa' / 'Me').

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Trivia

The film 'Paattum Bharadhamum' (1975) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa, centering around the themes of classical music and dance. The song is composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan, performed by the iconic duo T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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