- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Theerppu En Kaiyil
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Mangala Kungumam' is a traditional yet passionate romantic duet expressing the deep affection and eager anticipation of marriage between two lovers. The lyricist paints traditional imagery of auspiciousness—vermilion (kungumam), holy union (sangamam), and sacred waters (gangai)—to elevated the romantic dialogue between the couple.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaal / Alliteration
“Mangala kungumam mangaiyin ponmugam”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound across the opening words creates a rhythmic and melodic start.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Naan neeraadum gangai / En ponmeani aagumae”
Comparing the heroine's body to the holy river Ganges ('Naan neeraadum gangai en ponmeani aagumae') signifies ultimate purity and sacred union.
Hyperbole / Cultural Idiom
“Nee parkkum paarvaigal ennaasai theeyinai / Neiyootri valarkkaatho solli”
Comparing romantic glances to pouring ghee on the fire of passion ('Neiyootri valarkkaatho') magnifies the intensity of love.
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Trivia
Composed by the legendary music duo Shankar-Ganesh and written by Vaali, the song showcases a classical melody structure intertwined with intimate, traditional Tamil romantic expressions rendered powerfully by SPB and Vani Jairam.
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