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Malligai Mullai Poopanthal

From Anbe Aaruyire (1975 Film) · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Anbe Aaruyire (1975 Film)
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
22 Nov 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Malligai mullai poo pandhal
Maragadha maanikka ponnoonjal
Manjal vaazhai maa marangal
Pachai maavilai thoranangal
Ellaam edharkkaaga
Namakku kalyaanam adharkkaaga
Malligai mullai poo pandhal
Maragadha maanikka ponnoonjal
Manjal vaazhai maa marangal
Pachai maavilai thoranangal
Ellaam edharkkaaga
Namakku kalyaanam adharkkaaga
Manjal neerinil kaalayil kulithu
Thendral neendhidum poonguzhal mudithu
Manjal neerinil kaalayil kulithu
Thendral neendhidum poonguzhal mudithu
Pattu saelaiyum mettiyum anindhu
Pakkam thozhiyar thunai vara nadandhu
Mandhiram sollum medaiyilae
Mangala vaathiyam muzhangaiyilae
Azhagan ungal aruginilae
Amarndhiruppaal indha mana magalae
Amarndhiruppaal indha mana magalae
Ellaam edharkkaaga
Namakku kalyaanam adharkkaaga
Malligai mullai poo pandhal
Maragadha maanikka ponnoonjal
Manjal vaazhai maa marangal
Pachai maavilai thoranangal
Ellaam edharkkaaga
Namakku kalyaanam adharkkaaga
Andhi maalaiyil saanthi muhoortham
Annathooyilil aanandha kolam
Andhi maalaiyil saanthi muhoortham
Annathooyilil aanandha kolam
Acham naanathil naan varum neram
Anbu naadagam aarambamaagum
Acham naanathil naan varum neram
Anbu naadagam aarambamaagum
Palliyin vaasal kadhavadaithu
Panjanai paingili kaiyanaithu
Velli mulaikkum vaelai varai
Solli mudippom kaadhal kadhai
Solli mudippom kaadhal kadhai
Ellaam edharkkaaga
Namakku kalyaanam adharkkaaga
Malligai mullai poo pandhal
Maragadha maanikka ponnoonjal
Manjal vaazhai maa marangal
Pachai maavilai thoranangal
Ellaam edharkkaaga
Namakku kalyaanam adharkkaaga
A canopy woven with jasmine and mullai flowers,
A golden swing set with emeralds and rubies,
Yellow plantain stems and mango trees,
Garlands of fresh green mango leaves—
What is all of this for?
It is for our wedding, yes, for that!
A canopy woven with jasmine and mullai flowers,
A golden swing set with emeralds and rubies,
Yellow plantain stems and mango trees,
Garlands of fresh green mango leaves—
What is all of this for?
It is for our wedding, yes, for that!
Bathing in turmeric water in the morning,
Dressing my hair with flowers for the breeze to play in,
Bathing in turmeric water in the morning,
Dressing my hair with flowers for the breeze to play in,
Wearing a rich silk saree and bridal toe rings,
Walking up with my dear friends by my side,
On the wedding stage where sacred chants are recited,
While auspicious wedding music echoes,
Right by your side, my handsome man,
This bride will happily sit!
This bride will happily sit!
What is all of this for?
It is for our wedding, yes, for that!
A canopy woven with jasmine and mullai flowers,
A golden swing set with emeralds and rubies,
Yellow plantain stems and mango trees,
Garlands of fresh green mango leaves—
What is all of this for?
It is for our wedding, yes, for that!
In the quiet of dusk, our wedding night begins,
With a joyful pattern laid out in colorful flowers.
In the quiet of dusk, our wedding night begins,
With a joyful pattern laid out in colorful flowers.
When I step inside with shyness and hesitation,
That sweet drama of love will begin!
When I step inside with shyness and hesitation,
That sweet drama of love will begin!
Shutting the bedroom door tight,
Embracing your sweet bride on the soft bed,
Until the morning star rises in the sky,
We will tell each other our story of love!
We will tell each other our story of love!
What is all of this for?
It is for our wedding, yes, for that!
A canopy woven with jasmine and mullai flowers,
A golden swing set with emeralds and rubies,
Yellow plantain stems and mango trees,
Garlands of fresh green mango leaves—
What is all of this for?
It is for our wedding, yes, for that!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song from the 1975 Tamil film 'Anbe Aaruyire' celebrates the joyful anticipation and traditional customs of a South Indian wedding. Through poetic imagery, lyricist Vaali describes the festive atmosphere created by jasmine flower pandals, banana trees, and green mango leaf garlands, continuously tying the grand preparations back to the upcoming marriage of the lovers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaidh-thodai (Initial Alliteration)

Malligai mullai poo pandhal / Maragadha maanikka ponnoonjal

Repetition of initial consonants like 'M' across line beginnings to create lyrical melody.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Manjal neerinil kaalayil kulithu / Panjanai paingili kaiyanaithu

Matching of second consonants ('nj') across consecutive lines.

Refrain / Anaphora

Ellaam edharkkaaga / Namakku kalyaanam adharkkaaga

Rhetorical question and answer repeated throughout the song for musical structure and emphasis.

Visual and Olfactory Imagery

Manjal neerinil kaalayil kulithu / Thendral neendhidum poonguzhal mudithu

Use of evocative sensory words like turmeric, silk, jasmine, emeralds, and morning breezes.

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Trivia

'Anbe Aaruyire' (1975) was directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar and starred Sivakumar and Manjula. The film features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics penned by Vaali, capturing timeless Tamil matrimony rituals.

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