Mangalam Pongum
From Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan · 1978
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Mangalam pongum | May prosperity overflow |
| Mani thamizhnaadu | In the precious Tamil land |
| Pugazh manathodu | With fragrance of fame |
| Kadhir polae vaazhiya needu… | May it live long like the radiant sun... |
| Female | |
| Mangalam pongum | May prosperity overflow |
| Mani thamizhnaadu | In the precious Tamil land |
| Pugazh manathodu | With fragrance of fame |
| Kadhir polae vaazhiya needu… | May it live long like the radiant sun... |
| Female | |
| Thaangidathaka tharigidathaka | Thaangidathaka tharigidathaka (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thaangidathaka tharigidathaka | Thaangidathaka tharigidathaka (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thakatharighidathaka tharighidadha | Thakatharighidathaka tharighidadha (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharighidadha | Tharighidadha (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharighidadha thaa | Tharighidadha thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharithano thaathana thanajunu thajunu | Tharithano thaathana thanajunu thajunu (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Junudhimi thadhimi thanukida thakida | Junudhimi thadhimi thanukida thakida (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharithanakku thanathajanu | Tharithanakku thanathajanu (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Junuthadhimi dhimithakida | Junuthadhimi dhimithakida (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Kidathaka tharikida thom dhitthaa | Kidathaka tharikida thom dhitthaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Kidathaka tharikida thom thaa | Kidathaka tharikida thom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Kidathaka tharikida thom kidathaka tharikida thom | Kidathaka tharikida thom kidathaka tharikida thom (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharikida thom tharikida thom | Tharikida thom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thakikida thom tharikida thom thakikida thom | Thakikida thom tharikida thom thakikida thom (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharikida thom thakikida thom thaa | Tharikida thom thakikida thom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Female | |
| Sangamam kanda | A historical land that saw |
| Sarithira naadu | The confluence (of Sangams and cultures) |
| Engal sandhana thamizhukku | For our sandalwood-scented Tamil language |
| Vaeraedhu eedu | What else can match its equal? |
| Sangamam kanda | A historical land that saw |
| Sarithira naadu | The confluence (of Sangams and cultures) |
| Engal sandhana thamizhukku | For our sandalwood-scented Tamil language |
| Vaeraedhu eedu | What else can match its equal? |
| Sandhana thamizhukku | For sandalwood-scented Tamil |
| Vaeraedhu eedu | What else can match its equal? |
| Female | |
| Mangalam pongum | May prosperity overflow |
| Mani thamizhnaadu | In the precious Tamil land |
| Pugazh manathodu | With fragrance of fame |
| Kadhir polae vaazhiya needu… | May it live long like the radiant sun... |
| Female | |
| Innisai thendral kaaviyam paada | As the sweet breeze sings an epic song |
| Pudhu ezhilodu malar pookkum solaiyilaada | To dance in the garden where flowers bloom with fresh beauty |
| Pengal sirikka muthukkal thirakka | As women laugh, opening like pearls |
| Pengal sirikka muthukkal thirakka | As women laugh, opening like pearls |
| Uyar penmaiyin karppenum | The fire spark of chastity |
| Theekkanal parakka | Belonging to noble womanhood flies |
| Uyar penmaiyin karppenum | The fire spark of chastity |
| Theekkanal parakka | Belonging to noble womanhood flies |
| Female | |
| Mangalam pongum | May prosperity overflow |
| Mani thamizhnaadu | In the precious Tamil land |
| Pugazh manathodu | With fragrance of fame |
| Kadhir polae vaazhiya needu | May it live long like the radiant sun |
| Female | |
| Anbu malarndhida | So that love blossoms |
| Panbu valarndhida | So that virtue grows |
| Aramae vaazhga | Long live righteousness! |
| Female | |
| Jomtha thakadhina | Jomtha thakadhina (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thajomtha thakadhina | Thajomtha thakadhina (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharikida thakathakadhina | Tharikida thakathakadhina (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharikidathakkajunuthaa | Tharikidathakkajunuthaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Female | |
| Thennai sezhithida | So that coconut groves flourish |
| Kannal thazhaithida | So that sugarcane thrives |
| Thiruvae vaazhga | Long live prosperity! |
| Female | |
| Tharitha janatha thana | Tharitha janatha thana (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thanakkum junutha junu | Thanakkum junutha junu (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Junutha junutha | Junutha junutha (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Dhimi dheem tharikidathaa | Dhimi dheem tharikidathaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Female | |
| Thandai kulungida | As anklets jingle |
| Thaalam muzhangida | As rhythm resounds |
| Kalaiyae vaazhga | Long live the arts! |
| Female | |
| Thaangida thaka tharikida thaka | Thaangida thaka tharikida thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Kidathaka thaangida thaka tharikida thaka thaa | Kidathaka thaangida thaka tharikida thaka thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thaangida thaka tharikida thaka | Thaangida thaka tharikida thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Kidathaka thaangida tharikida thaa | Kidathaka thaangida tharikida thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Female | |
| Nenju magiznthida | So that the heart rejoices |
| Konjum pasungili | Lisping sweet parrot |
| Thamizhae vaazhga | Long live Tamil! |
| Senthamizhae vaazhga | Long live classical Tamil! |
| Baradha kalaiyae vaazhga… | Long live the art of Bharatanatyam!... |
| Female | |
| Thaam… theem… | Thaam... theem... (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thaath… theengu… | Thaath... theengu... (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thaam… theem… thaath… theenghu | Thaam... theem... thaath... theenghu (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thakadhinathaa… | Thakadhinathaa... (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Female | |
| Thaam thajamu thanamu tharamu | Thaam thajamu thanamu tharamu (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thajamu thanamu tharamu thajit thakamithaa… | Thajamu thanamu tharamu thajit thakamithaa... (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Female | |
| Thaam tharikidathom tharikidathom thaa | Thaam tharikidathom tharikidathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thadheem kidathakathom kidathakathom thaa | Thadheem kidathakathom kidathakathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharikidathom thaa tharikidathom thaa | Tharikidathom thaa tharikidathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharikidathom tharikidathom | Tharikidathom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharikidathom tharikidathom thakajunuthaangidu | Tharikidathom tharikidathom thakajunuthaangidu (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharikidathom tharikidathom | Tharikidathom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharikidathom tharikidathom thakajunuthaanghidu | Tharikidathom tharikidathom thakajunuthaanghidu (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharikidathom tharikidathom | Tharikidathom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Tharikidathom tharikidathom | Tharikidathom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thakajunuthaanghidu thakatharikidathom thaa | Thakajunuthaangidu thakatharikidathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thakajunuthaanghidu thakatharikidathom thaa | Thakajunuthaangidu thakatharikidathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thakajunuthaanghidu thakatharikidathom thaa… dheem… | Thakajunuthaangidu thakatharikidathom thaa... dheem... (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
மங்கலம் பொங்கும்
மணித் தமிழ்நாடு
புகழ் மனத்தோடு
கதிர் போலே வாழிய நீடு....
May prosperity overflow
In the precious Tamil land
With fragrance of fame
May it live long like the radiant sun...
மங்கலம் பொங்கும்
மணித் தமிழ்நாடு
புகழ் மனத்தோடு
கதிர் போலே வாழிய நீடு....
May prosperity overflow
In the precious Tamil land
With fragrance of fame
May it live long like the radiant sun...
.............................
Thaangidathaka tharigidathaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaangidathaka tharigidathaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakatharighidathaka tharighidadha (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharighidadha (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharighidadha thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharithano thaathana thanajunu thajunu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Junudhimi thadhimi thanukida thakida (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharithanakku thanathajanu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Junuthadhimi dhimithakida (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Kidathaka tharikida thom dhitthaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Kidathaka tharikida thom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Kidathaka tharikida thom kidathaka tharikida thom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikida thom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakikida thom tharikida thom thakikida thom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikida thom thakikida thom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
சங்கமம் கண்ட
சரித்திர நாடு
எங்கள் சந்தன தமிழுக்கு
வேறெது ஈடு
சங்கமம் கண்ட
சரித்திர நாடு
எங்கள் சந்தன தமிழுக்கு
வேறெது ஈடு
சந்தன தமிழுக்கு
வேறெது ஈடு
A historical land that saw
The confluence (of Sangams and cultures)
For our sandalwood-scented Tamil language
What else can match its equal?
A historical land that saw
The confluence (of Sangams and cultures)
For our sandalwood-scented Tamil language
What else can match its equal?
For sandalwood-scented Tamil
What else can match its equal?
மங்கலம் பொங்கும்
மணித் தமிழ்நாடு
புகழ் மனத்தோடு
கதிர் போலே வாழிய நீடு....
May prosperity overflow
In the precious Tamil land
With fragrance of fame
May it live long like the radiant sun...
இன்னிசை தென்றல் காவியம் பாட
புது எழிலொடு மலர் பூத்து சோலையிலாட
பெண்கள் சிரிக்க முத்துக்கள் திறக்க
பெண்கள் சிரிக்க முத்துக்கள் திறக்க
உயர் பெண்மையின் கற்பெனும்
தீக்கனல் பறக்க
உயர் பெண்மையின் கற்பெனும்
தீக்கனல் பறக்க
As the sweet breeze sings an epic song
To dance in the garden where flowers bloom with fresh beauty
As women laugh, opening like pearls
As women laugh, opening like pearls
The fire spark of chastity
Belonging to noble womanhood flies
The fire spark of chastity
Belonging to noble womanhood flies
மங்கலம் பொங்கும்
மணித் தமிழ்நாடு
புகழ் மனத்தோடு
கதிர் போலே வாழிய நீடு....
May prosperity overflow
In the precious Tamil land
With fragrance of fame
May it live long like the radiant sun
அன்பு மலர்ந்திட
பண்பு வளர்ந்திட
அறமே வாழ்க
So that love blossoms
So that virtue grows
Long live righteousness!
...........................
Jomtha thakadhina (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thajomtha thakadhina (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikida thakathakadhina (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathakkajunuthaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
தென்னை செழித்திட
கன்னல் தழைத்திட
திருவே வாழ்க
So that coconut groves flourish
So that sugarcane thrives
Long live prosperity!
............................
Tharitha janatha thana (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thanakkum junutha junu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Junutha junutha (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Dhimi dheem tharikidathaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
தண்டை குலுங்கிட
தாளம் முழங்கிட
கலையே வாழ்க
As anklets jingle
As rhythm resounds
Long live the arts!
..............................
Thaangida thaka tharikida thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Kidathaka thaangida thaka tharikida thaka thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaangida thaka tharikida thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Kidathaka thaangida tharikida thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
நெஞ்சு மகிழ்ந்திட
கொஞ்சும் பசுங்கிளி
தமிழே வாழ்க செந்தமிழே வாழ்க
பரத கலையே வாழ்க...
So that the heart rejoices
Lisping sweet parrot
Long live Tamil!
Long live classical Tamil!
Long live the art of Bharatanatyam!...
........................................
Thaam... theem... (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaath... theengu... (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaam... theem... thaath... theenghu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakadhinathaa... (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaam thajamu thanamu tharamu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thajamu thanamu tharamu thajit thakamithaa... (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaam tharikidathom tharikidathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thadheem kidathakathom kidathakathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom thaa tharikidathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom tharikidathom thakajunuthaangidu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom tharikidathom thakajunuthaanghidu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakajunuthaangidu thakatharikidathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakajunuthaangidu thakatharikidathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakajunuthaangidu thakatharikidathom thaa... dheem... (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Mangalam pongum
May prosperity overflow
Mani thamizhnaadu
In the precious Tamil land
Pugazh manathodu
With fragrance of fame
Kadhir polae vaazhiya needu…
May it live long like the radiant sun...
Mangalam pongum
May prosperity overflow
Mani thamizhnaadu
In the precious Tamil land
Pugazh manathodu
With fragrance of fame
Kadhir polae vaazhiya needu…
May it live long like the radiant sun...
Thaangidathaka tharigidathaka
Thaangidathaka tharigidathaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaangidathaka tharigidathaka
Thaangidathaka tharigidathaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakatharighidathaka tharighidadha
Thakatharighidathaka tharighidadha (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharighidadha
Tharighidadha (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharighidadha thaa
Tharighidadha thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharithano thaathana thanajunu thajunu
Tharithano thaathana thanajunu thajunu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Junudhimi thadhimi thanukida thakida
Junudhimi thadhimi thanukida thakida (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharithanakku thanathajanu
Tharithanakku thanathajanu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Junuthadhimi dhimithakida
Junuthadhimi dhimithakida (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Kidathaka tharikida thom dhitthaa
Kidathaka tharikida thom dhitthaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Kidathaka tharikida thom thaa
Kidathaka tharikida thom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Kidathaka tharikida thom kidathaka tharikida thom
Kidathaka tharikida thom kidathaka tharikida thom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikida thom tharikida thom
Tharikida thom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakikida thom tharikida thom thakikida thom
Thakikida thom tharikida thom thakikida thom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikida thom thakikida thom thaa
Tharikida thom thakikida thom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Sangamam kanda
A historical land that saw
Sarithira naadu
The confluence (of Sangams and cultures)
Engal sandhana thamizhukku
For our sandalwood-scented Tamil language
Vaeraedhu eedu
What else can match its equal?
Sangamam kanda
A historical land that saw
Sarithira naadu
The confluence (of Sangams and cultures)
Engal sandhana thamizhukku
For our sandalwood-scented Tamil language
Vaeraedhu eedu
What else can match its equal?
Sandhana thamizhukku
For sandalwood-scented Tamil
Vaeraedhu eedu
What else can match its equal?
Mangalam pongum
May prosperity overflow
Mani thamizhnaadu
In the precious Tamil land
Pugazh manathodu
With fragrance of fame
Kadhir polae vaazhiya needu…
May it live long like the radiant sun...
Innisai thendral kaaviyam paada
As the sweet breeze sings an epic song
Pudhu ezhilodu malar pookkum solaiyilaada
To dance in the garden where flowers bloom with fresh beauty
Pengal sirikka muthukkal thirakka
As women laugh, opening like pearls
Pengal sirikka muthukkal thirakka
As women laugh, opening like pearls
Uyar penmaiyin karppenum
The fire spark of chastity
Theekkanal parakka
Belonging to noble womanhood flies
Uyar penmaiyin karppenum
The fire spark of chastity
Theekkanal parakka
Belonging to noble womanhood flies
Mangalam pongum
May prosperity overflow
Mani thamizhnaadu
In the precious Tamil land
Pugazh manathodu
With fragrance of fame
Kadhir polae vaazhiya needu
May it live long like the radiant sun
Anbu malarndhida
So that love blossoms
Panbu valarndhida
So that virtue grows
Aramae vaazhga
Long live righteousness!
Jomtha thakadhina
Jomtha thakadhina (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thajomtha thakadhina
Thajomtha thakadhina (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikida thakathakadhina
Tharikida thakathakadhina (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathakkajunuthaa
Tharikidathakkajunuthaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thennai sezhithida
So that coconut groves flourish
Kannal thazhaithida
So that sugarcane thrives
Thiruvae vaazhga
Long live prosperity!
Tharitha janatha thana
Tharitha janatha thana (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thanakkum junutha junu
Thanakkum junutha junu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Junutha junutha
Junutha junutha (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Dhimi dheem tharikidathaa
Dhimi dheem tharikidathaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thandai kulungida
As anklets jingle
Thaalam muzhangida
As rhythm resounds
Kalaiyae vaazhga
Long live the arts!
Thaangida thaka tharikida thaka
Thaangida thaka tharikida thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Kidathaka thaangida thaka tharikida thaka thaa
Kidathaka thaangida thaka tharikida thaka thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaangida thaka tharikida thaka
Thaangida thaka tharikida thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Kidathaka thaangida tharikida thaa
Kidathaka thaangida tharikida thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Nenju magiznthida
So that the heart rejoices
Konjum pasungili
Lisping sweet parrot
Thamizhae vaazhga
Long live Tamil!
Senthamizhae vaazhga
Long live classical Tamil!
Baradha kalaiyae vaazhga…
Long live the art of Bharatanatyam!...
Thaam… theem…
Thaam... theem... (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaath… theengu…
Thaath... theengu... (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaam… theem… thaath… theenghu
Thaam... theem... thaath... theenghu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakadhinathaa…
Thakadhinathaa... (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaam thajamu thanamu tharamu
Thaam thajamu thanamu tharamu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thajamu thanamu tharamu thajit thakamithaa…
Thajamu thanamu tharamu thajit thakamithaa... (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaam tharikidathom tharikidathom thaa
Thaam tharikidathom tharikidathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thadheem kidathakathom kidathakathom thaa
Thadheem kidathakathom kidathakathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom thaa tharikidathom thaa
Tharikidathom thaa tharikidathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom tharikidathom
Tharikidathom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom tharikidathom thakajunuthaangidu
Tharikidathom tharikidathom thakajunuthaangidu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom tharikidathom
Tharikidathom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom tharikidathom thakajunuthaanghidu
Tharikidathom tharikidathom thakajunuthaanghidu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom tharikidathom
Tharikidathom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Tharikidathom tharikidathom
Tharikidathom tharikidathom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakajunuthaanghidu thakatharikidathom thaa
Thakajunuthaangidu thakatharikidathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakajunuthaanghidu thakatharikidathom thaa
Thakajunuthaangidu thakatharikidathom thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakajunuthaanghidu thakatharikidathom thaa… dheem…
Thakajunuthaangidu thakatharikidathom thaa... dheem... (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a grand, rhythmic invocation and praise dedicated to the rich heritage of Tamil Nadu, the beauty of the Tamil language, and classical Indian arts like Bharatanatyam. It wishes endless prosperity and enduring glory to the Tamil nation, comparing its longevity to the eternal sun. The lyrics celebrate the history, natural wealth (flourishing sugarcane and coconut palms), righteous values, and noble virtues associated with Tamil culture.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Kadhir polae vaazhiya needu…”
Comparing the long life and glory of Tamil Nadu to the radiant sun ('Kadhir polae vaazhiya needu').
Uruvagamb (Metaphor)
“Engal sandhana thamizhukku”
Metaphorically referring to Tamil as fragrant sandalwood ('sandhana thamizh') and chastity as a spark of fire ('karppenum theekkanal').
Monnai (Alliteration)
“Mangalam pongum / Mani thamizhnaadu”
Use of initial rhyming sounds across lines, such as 'Mangalam' and 'Mani'.
Sol-alangaaram (Jathi / Rhythmic Solkattu)
“Thaangidathaka tharigidathaka”
Extensive use of classical Bharatanatyam rhythm syllables (Sollukattu) integrated seamlessly into the song structure.
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Trivia
This classical dance composition features in 'Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan' (1978), which was M. G. Ramachandran's final film project as both actor and director before taking full-time charge as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The music for the film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
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