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Lyrics & meaning

Madhurai Meenal Marumagal

From Sakthi Parasakthi · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Sakthi Parasakthi1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Female
Madhurai meenaal marumagal aanaalMadurai Meenakshi became the daughter-in-law,
Mangala thaaiyaanalShe became an auspicious mother.
Madhurai meenaal marumagal aanaalMadurai Meenakshi became the daughter-in-law,
Mangala thaaiyaanalShe became an auspicious mother.
Female
Moovagai thamizhum pugazhumPraised by the three forms of Tamil,
Muruganai polae thigazhumShining like Lord Murugan,
Moovagai thamizhum pugazhumPraised by the three forms of Tamil,
Muruganai polae thigazhumShining like Lord Murugan,
Vannakiliyai vayittrinil sumandhaalShe carried a colourful parrot in her womb.
Female
Madhurai meenaal marumagal aanaalMadurai Meenakshi became the daughter-in-law,
Mangala thaaiyaanalShe became an auspicious mother.
Moovagai thamizhum pugazhumPraised by the three forms of Tamil,
Muruganai polae thigazhumShining like Lord Murugan,
Vannakiliyai vayittrinil sumandhaalShe carried a colourful parrot in her womb.
Madhurai meenaal marumagal aanaalMadurai Meenakshi became the daughter-in-law,
Mangala thaaiyaanalShe became an auspicious mother.
Female
Oradi nadantha perumoochuWalking just a step makes her heavy-breathed,
Vaanguthu mayakkam uruvaachuDizziness creeps in upon her,
Masakkaiyil soru veruppaachuFood feels repulsive during morning sickness,
Pulikkira maangaai inippachuSour raw mangoes feel sweet to her taste.
Female
Azhagaana muzhu nilavuA beautiful full moon,
Muzhugaama irukkudhammaIt shines brightly without setting, dear mother.
Thaan vaazhum maruveedaeHer marital home where she resides,
Thaai veedaai ninaikkudhammaShe considers it as her maternal home.
Nadakkum ingae valaikkaappuThe bangle ceremony (Valaikaappu) takes place here,
Naam thaan koduppom varaverppuWe shall extend a warm welcome.
Female
Madhurai meenaal marumagal aanaalMadurai Meenakshi became the daughter-in-law,
Mangala thaaiyaanalShe became an auspicious mother.
Moovagai thamizhum pugazhumPraised by the three forms of Tamil,
Muruganai polae thigazhumShining like Lord Murugan,
Vannakiliyai vayittrinil sumandhaalShe carried a colourful parrot in her womb.
Madhurai meenaal marumagal aanaalMadurai Meenakshi became the daughter-in-law,
Mangala thaaiyaanalShe became an auspicious mother.
Chorus
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Female
Anniyai paaru pudhuvanappuLook at sister-in-law, a fresh elegance,
Aalaya amman maru padhippuReincarnation of the temple Goddess,
Punnagai ponnin pudhu vaarppuA new mold of golden smile,
Pudavaiyil nadakkum poonthoppuA walking flower garden clad in a saree.
Female
Pooppola thalaichan pillaiThe firstborn child like a flower,
Boomiyilae nadakka varumWill come to walk on this earth,
Polladha paattiyathaanAnd come to hit the strict grandmother,
Piranbaalae adikka varumWith a cane twig.
Maganthaan naalai varaporaanA son will come tomorrow,
Vaazhvil velicham tharaporaanHe will bring light into our lives.
Female
Madhurai meenaal marumagal aanaalMadurai Meenakshi became the daughter-in-law,
Mangala thaaiyaanalShe became an auspicious mother.
Moovagai thamizhum pugazhumPraised by the three forms of Tamil,
Muruganai polae thigazhumShining like Lord Murugan,
Vannakiliyai vayittrinil sumandhaalShe carried a colourful parrot in her womb.
Madhurai meenaal marumagal aanaalMadurai Meenakshi became the daughter-in-law,
Mangala thaaiyaanalShe became an auspicious mother.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a celebratory traditional Tamil pregnancy and Valaikaappu (bangle ceremony) song from the movie Sakthi Parasakthi (1990). It compares the pregnant woman to Goddess Meenakshi of Madurai and describes the delicate phase of pregnancy—such as experiencing morning sickness, craving sour mangoes, getting tired easily, and being showered with love by family members. The family joyfully anticipates the arrival of the firstborn child who will bring prosperity, brightness, and happiness to the household.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Madhurai meenaal marumagal aanaal

Repetition of the 'M' sound at the beginning of consecutive lines (Madhurai / Mangala / Moovagai / Muruganai).

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Vannakiliyai vayittrinil sumandhaal

Comparing the expected baby to a colourful parrot ('Vannakili') carried in the womb.

Iyaibu (Rhyme)

Vaanguthu mayakkam uruvaachu

End rhyming words ending with '-aachu' (perumoochu, uruvaachu, veruppaachu, inippachu).

Simile (Uwamai)

Pooppola thalaichan pillai

Comparing the unborn first child to a soft, delicate flower ('Pooppola').

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Trivia

Written by the legendary lyricist Vaali, this track uses traditional metaphors associated with Tamil Goddess worship (Goddess Meenakshi) and maternal rituals, blending classic devotional imagery with traditional home celebrations.

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